CMC Ferrari 250 GTO Targa Florio #86, 1962

A masterpiece of architecture model: CMC Ferrari 250 GTO Targa Florio #86, 1962

Technical data of the CMC model:

1. Model: Precision model hand-assembled
2. Manufacturer: CMC GmbH, Classic Model Cars, Germany
3. Scale: 1:18
4. Item-No.: M-156
5. Single parts: more than 1,848
6. Limited Edition: 1,500

Model details:

• Hand-crafted metal precision model with a left-hand drive, built from 1,848 single parts, of which 1,224 are made of metal
• Authentic recreation of the Targa Florio racecar looks
• Elegantly-replicated front end with removable covers of the three air intakes
• One coolant filler under a flip-open cover in the bonnet; one oil-tank filler housed under the right side of the rear window with an openable cover
• Intricate windscreen-wipers with real rubber blades
• Functional engine hood, equipped with a supporting rod, functional locks for quick release, and leather belts and buckles for secure fastening
• Functional doors with sliding windows
• Trunk lid has a supporting rod and opens to reveal a spare wheel
• Rear fuel tank filler with a flip-open cap
• Perfectly-wired wheels with a light alloy rim, stainless steel spokes and nipples
• Unscrew the Borrani central locking nuts (with side-dependent right- and left-hand threads) to remove the wheels
• Highly detailed 12-cylinder V-type engine, complete with all aggregates, pipes and cabling
• Meticulous replication of the interior and its racing accessories, such as roll cage and safety belts. Seats upholstered in real textile covers with leather trimmimgs
• Well-integrated dashboard with a full array of instruments and controls on a wrinkle-finish-paint surface
• Elaborate undercarriage that reveals authentically-replicated front and rear suspensions, oil tank for dry sump lubrication, and fuel tank (all being made of stainless steel) in addition to an impressive racing-style tailpipe of the exhaust system.
• Detachable stainless-steel bottom plate, and a brilliant high-gloss finish

Features different from the standard-version model:

• Three front air-intakes are left open (mountable covers packed inside the box)
• Elimination of the front fender lamps
• Oval-shaped air-intakes in the front end
• Integrated left/right auxiliary lights in the front end
• No exterior mirrors; no vent opening in the rear window
• A taped license plate bearing the registration 13134/L4

Description of the original vehicle: Shortly after its incipient racing appearances, the 250 GTO sent shockwaves through the motorsports scene. The car seemed to be at home on every kind of track and was able to deliver extraordinary performances whether on a race circuit or windy mountain road.
Such was the case at the 46th Targa Florio on May 6, 1962. The Italian driver-team Giorgio Scarletti and Pietro Ferraro joined the endurance race in their two-tone-finish 250 GTO with starting number 86. The race comprised 10 laps of the Circuito Piccolo delle Madonie that stretched 72 km long, so a distance of 720 km was to be covered in total. The circuit ran along public mountain roads in the Greater Palermo area, with its start and finish line set in the village Cerda. It had approximately 900 curves, thus demanding hours of highest concentration and driving skills from the pilots. Crowds, frequently dangerous roadsides, rock formations, trees and deep chasms added to the difficulties for drivers trying to race to victory on the tracks already bumpy and dusty enough. The racecars started off individually every 20 seconds, as a simultaneous start was impossible because of the narrow streets. Even overtaking from behind was extremely difficult. For an experienced driver, it was possible to complete a lap in less than 40 minutes, which corresponded to an average speed of about 100 km/h.
The GTO-team Scarlatti/Ferraro coped with the ordeal well by finishing the race for 7h: 22m: 8.100s and became the winner in the GT-class. It led them to an honorable 4th place in overall standing. This was one more indication that the Ferrari 250 GTO was going to be a serial winner with few rivals to pose a serious threat to its domination.

CMC Legal DisclaimerThe use of racing team and/or driver names, symbols, starting numbers, and/or descriptions is solely for reference purposes. Unless otherwise stated, it does not imply that the CMC scale model is a product of any of these racing teams/drivers or endorsed by any of them.

Technical data of the original vehicle:

1. Two-seater coupé body (Berlinetta) made of aluminum on a tubular frame with side trellis-frame reinforcement
2. 12-cylinder V-engine with a 60⁰ cylinder angle and dual overhead camshafts
3. Dry sump lubrication
4. Bore x stroke: 73 x 58.8 mm
5. Displacement: 2,953 cc
6. Compression: 9.8 : 1
7. Maximum output: 300 hp at 7,500 rpm
8. Top speed: approx. 280 km/h
9. Mixture preparation: 6x Weber 38 DCN-dual carburetor
10. Transmission: Synchronized 5-speed manual rear-wheel drive
11. Suspension: Front independent suspension on trapezoidal whishbones with coil springs; rear rigid axle with longitudinal leaf springs, Koni shock absorbers, and Watt linkage
12. Brakes: Disk-brakes all around
13. Wheelbase: 2,400 mm
14. Track front: 1,354 (1,351)
15. Track rear: 1,350 (1,346) mm
16. Vehicle length: 4,325
17. Vehicle wide: 1,600 mm
18. Vehicle height: 1,210 mm
19. Curb weight: approx. 900 kg
20. Construction period: 1962-1964
21. Quantity: 36 pcs. + 3 units with a 4-liter-engine

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