Verified Performance Tests Updated May 2026 · 6 recorded runs

Ferrari 250 0–60 Times

The Ferrari 250 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 6 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver and Road & Track and more.

The fastest tested Ferrari 250 is the 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO Coupe, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 5.80 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 14.40 seconds at 108.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

The slowest tested Ferrari 250 is the 1964 Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta Lusso, which took 8.00 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 16.10 seconds at 91.0 mph, according to Road & Track.

Out of all the Ferrari 250 tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 6.98 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 15.20 seconds at 97.17 mph.

Fastest 0–60 5.80sec 1964 GTO Coupe · stock
Average 0–60 6.98sec Across 6 runs
Avg ¼ Mile 15.20sec @ 97.2 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 8.00sec 1964 GT Berlinetta
1964 Ferrari 250

Across 6 verified runs, the Ferrari 250 ranges from 5.80 to 8.00 seconds 0–60, with a 6.98-second average.

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Ferrari 250 Performance Overview

Across 6 independently verified tests spanning 1957 to 1964, Ferrari’s 250 line is defined by front-engined, naturally aspirated V12 performance, with output ranging from 240 to 300 hp from engines including the Tipo 168 U, Tipo 168/62 Comp. V12, Colombo V12, and Tipo 128 Colombo V12. Early in the run, the 1957 Testa Rossa Competition Spider 2500 set the pace at 5.8 seconds to 60 mph and ran the quarter-mile in 13.3 seconds at 105 mph, establishing the quickest figures recorded for the model family in this dataset.

As the 250 range broadened, performance remained tightly grouped despite different body styles and roles. The 1961 GT California Spider reached 60 mph in 6.4 seconds, while the 1963 GTO Coupe did the same in 6.0 seconds, showing how the later competition-focused cars sustained the model’s upper end. By 1964, the 250 GTO Coupe matched the all-time best with another 5.8-second 0-60 run, whereas the 1964 GT Berlinetta Lusso posted the slowest verified result at 8.0 seconds. Taken together, the available tests average 6.98 seconds to 60 mph and a 15.2-second quarter-mile at 97.2 mph, placing the 250 today as a compact but clearly defined gasoline-only V12 performance record within Ferrari’s late-1950s and early-1960s road and competition lineage.

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Ferrari 250 0–60 Times by Year and Trim

6 tests · 5 years

1964 Ferrari 250

2 verified runs
Avg 0–60 6.90 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 15.25 sec
Recorded Tests 2
#01
1964 Ferrari 250 GTO Coupe
5.80sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.40s ¼ mi @ 108.0 mph
0–60 mph
5.80 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.40 sec
Trap Speed
108.0 mph
Engine
3.0L V12
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
5M
Horsepower
300 hp
Torque
217 lb-ft
Curb Weight
2,050 lbs
Power-to-Weight
6.8 lbs/hp
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#1 of 6
1964 Ferrari 250 GTO Coupe
#05
1964 Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta Lusso
8.00sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.10s ¼ mi @ 91.0 mph
0–60 mph
8.00 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.10 sec
Trap Speed
91.0 mph
Engine
3.0L V12
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
4M
Horsepower
240 hp
Torque
178 lb-ft
Curb Weight
2,860 lbs
Power-to-Weight
11.9 lbs/hp
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Road & Track
Overall Rank
#5 of 6
1964 Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta Lusso

1962 Ferrari 250

1 verified run
Avg 0–60 8.00 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 16.30 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#06
1962 Ferrari 250 GT 2+2 Coupe
8.00sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.30s ¼ mi @ 88.0 mph
0–60 mph
8.00 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.30 sec
Trap Speed
88.0 mph
Engine
3.0L V12
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
4M
Horsepower
240 hp
Torque
195 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,100 lbs
Power-to-Weight
12.9 lbs/hp
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Road & Track
Overall Rank
#6 of 6
1962 Ferrari 250 GT 2+2 Coupe

1960 Ferrari 250

1 verified run
Avg 0–60 7.10 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 15.50 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#03
1960 Ferrari 250 GT Coupe
7.10sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.50s ¼ mi @ 94.0 mph
0–60 mph
7.10 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.50 sec
Trap Speed
94.0 mph
Engine
3.0L V12
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
4M
Horsepower
240 hp
Curb Weight
2,800 lbs
Power-to-Weight
11.7 lbs/hp
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Road & Track
Overall Rank
#3 of 6
1960 Ferrari 250 GT Coupe

1959 Ferrari 250

1 verified run
Avg 0–60 7.20 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 15.60 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#04
1959 Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder LWB
7.20sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.60s ¼ mi @ 97.0 mph
0–60 mph
7.20 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.60 sec
Trap Speed
97.0 mph
Engine
3.0L V12
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
4M
Horsepower
240 hp
Curb Weight
2,315 lbs
Power-to-Weight
9.6 lbs/hp
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Convertible
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#4 of 6
1959 Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder LWB

1957 Ferrari 250

1 verified run
Avg 0–60 5.80 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 13.30 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#02
1957 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa Competition Spider 2500
5.80sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.30s ¼ mi @ 105.0 mph
0–60 mph
5.80 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.30 sec
Trap Speed
105.0 mph
Engine
2.5L I-4
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
4M
Production Vehicle
Not production
Body Type
Roadster
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Road & Track
Overall Rank
#2 of 6
1957 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa Competition Spider 2500

How we verify Ferrari 250 performance data

We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Ferrari 250 trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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Ferrari 250 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster
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Ferrari 250 performance FAQs

10 questions
The 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO Coupe does 0-60 mph in 5.8 seconds. It also runs the quarter mile in 14.4 seconds at 108 mph. That makes it the quickest 1964 Ferrari 250 test on record, ahead of the 1964 GT Berlinetta Lusso.
The 1964 Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta Lusso reaches 60 mph in 8.0 seconds. Its quarter-mile time is 16.1 seconds at 91 mph. In 1964 testing, it is slower than the 250 GTO Coupe, which recorded a 5.8-second 0-60 time.
The quickest Ferrari 250 0-60 run on record is 5.8 seconds. Two versions match that mark: the 1964 GTO Coupe and the 1957 Testa Rossa Competition Spider 2500. For quarter-mile performance, the fastest Ferrari 250 is the 1957 Testa Rossa Competition Spider 2500 at 13.3 seconds and 105 mph.
The fastest stock Ferrari 250 on record reaches 60 mph in 5.8 seconds. That time is held by the 1964 GTO Coupe. All 6 Ferrari 250 tests are production vehicles, so there is no modified result that beats the fastest stock figure.
Across 6 verified Ferrari 250 tests, the average 0-60 time is 6.98 seconds. Average quarter-mile performance is 15.2 seconds at 97.2 mph. The quickest 0-60 result is 5.8 seconds, while the slowest recorded Ferrari 250 reaches 60 mph in 8.0 seconds.
For the 1957-1964 Ferrari 250 range, the average 0-60 time is 6.98 seconds across 6 tests. The fastest version is the 1964 GTO Coupe at 5.8 seconds. Power figures in recorded tests range from 240 to 300 hp, with naturally aspirated gasoline engines throughout.
The fastest 1957-1964 Ferrari 250 in 0-60 testing is the 1964 GTO Coupe at 5.8 seconds. That is the best acceleration result for the model range. A 1957 Testa Rossa Competition Spider 2500 also reaches 60 mph in 5.8 seconds, tying the quickest recorded sprint.
The 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO Coupe is quicker. It reaches 60 mph in 5.8 seconds, while the 1964 GT Berlinetta Lusso takes 8.0 seconds. The GTO also leads in the quarter mile, running 14.4 seconds at 108 mph versus 16.1 seconds at 91 mph for the Lusso.
The fastest quarter-mile Ferrari 250 on record is the 1957 Testa Rossa Competition Spider 2500. It runs 13.3 seconds at 105 mph. For 1964 models specifically, the GTO Coupe is quickest at 14.4 seconds and 108 mph, ahead of the GT Berlinetta Lusso at 16.1 seconds.
There are 6 Ferrari 250 performance tests on record. All 6 are production vehicles, with no modified or non-production entries in the total. Across those runs, the average 0-60 time is 6.98 seconds and average quarter-mile performance is 15.2 seconds at 97.2 mph.

Sources

Car and Driver
Road & Track

0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Ferrari 250 can do, not a single marketing claim.

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