Kyosho Original KS08438R - Ferrari 250GTO - 1:18 - FULL OPENING

When the World Sports Car Championship regulations were changed from sporting prototypes to commercially produced GT cars in 1962, Ferrari committed all its resources to developing a competition model, but only produced 39 units. The "250" in 250GTO refers to the displacement per cylinder, and GTO is short for Gran Turismo Omologato (i.e. it conforms to GT class racing regulations). The early 1960s was a time when pure race cars switched to mid-engine systems to improve maneuverability, but front-engines were still the mainstream for production-based race cars. The 250GTO was no exception with its front engine and conventional tubular steel frame under the sleek, all-aluminum body designed by Sergio Scaglietti. The low nose with the characteristic D-shaped triple intake housed a 3-liter V12 SOHC engine that used a dry sump system in combination with a Weber 6 carburetor to produce 300 hp/35 kg-m (there are various theories). Weighing just under a ton, the Ferrari 250GTO delivered exceptional performance and achieved competition success worldwide, including three consecutive sports car championships, which was the main reason for its development.