The 268 SP is an evolution of the 248 SP, also powered by a V8. With the stroke lengthened to 71 mm, displacement grew to 2.6 liters, allowing the car to be more competitive in the 3.0-liter sports car and prototype classes. In place of the unusual Weber 40IF2C carburetors, Weber 40DC units on individual intake runners were fitted; output increased to 265 PS at 7000 rpm. Only three examples were built, all converted from other models, and only chassis 0798 survives in this specification today.
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The Tipo 202 V8
The engine, with a 77 by 71 mm bore and stroke, displaced 2644.96 cm³; the bore remained identical to the 248 SP, while the stroke increased via a 2.5 mm longer crank throw. Weber 40DC carburetors on individual intake runners replaced the 40IF2C units to improve airflow. The single overhead camshaft and single-spark ignition were retained, with a compression ratio of 9.8:1 or just under at 9.6:1. Producing 265 PS at 7000 rpm, it delivered only slightly more power than the 286 SP.
Three chassis
The first chassis, 0798, was converted from a 248 SP. Chassis 0802 was a 286 SP that received the Tipo 202 engine in 1962; Phil Hill crashed it heavily in practice at the Targa Florio, after which the car was rebuilt and turned into a 196 SP. The final one, 0806, was converted in 1962 from a 248 SP; the Rodriguez brothers drove it at the Nürburgring, where Pedro crashed on the eighth lap. Later that year, this chassis was also repaired and converted into a 196 SP.
Chassis 0798 in action
The bodywork of 0798 was aerodynamically refined, including the addition of a full-width windshield. Following Le Mans in 1962, Chinetti's N.A.R.T. purchased the car: with Lorenzo Bandini, it finished eighth overall and third in class at the Nassau Trophy. It was later sold to Buck Fulp, who with Harry Heuer was classified 34th at Sebring despite an early retirement due to broken suspension. The car ultimately entered the collection of Pierre Bardinon.
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Frequently asked questions about the Ferrari 268 SP
When was the Ferrari 268 SP raced?
The Ferrari 268 SP was raced in 1962.
How much power does the Ferrari 268 SP have?
Power of the Ferrari 268 SP: 265 PS.
What engine does the Ferrari 268 SP have?
Engine of the Ferrari 268 SP: 2.6 l (2645 cm³) Tipo 202 Chiti 90° V8. It sits behind the seats as a mid-engine.
How many Ferrari 268 SP were built?
3 units of the Ferrari 268 SP were built.
Who engineered the Ferrari 268 SP?
Engineering of the Ferrari 268 SP: Carrozzeria Fantuzzi.
1961