The Ferrari 250 GTO is a grand touring race car built by Ferrari from 1962 to 1964 in a very limited production run for homologation purposes. It achieved significant racing success in period and has since become one of the most sought after and valuable collectible automobiles in the world.
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SignificanceWidely regarded as one of the most important and valuable sports cars ever produced, dominating Group 3 GT racing from 1962 to 1964 and becoming among the most expensive cars ever sold at auction. 1 Engine Class Connections
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The current record for world's most expensive Ferrari was set in June 2018 when a 1963 250 GTO (chassis 4153GT) was sold in a private sale for $70 million.
Design and development section
The 250 GTO was designed to compete in Group 3 GT racing, where its rivals would include the Shelby Cobra, Jaguar E-Type and Aston Martin DP214.
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2-door berlinetta
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The Ferrari 250 GTO is a V12 front engine grand tourer produced by Ferrari from 1962 to 1964 for homologation into the FIA's Group 3 Grand Touring Car category that required at least 100 made within 12 months, including 250 GT SWB that had been homologated in June 1960.
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