Fun fact: two 250 GTEs were used as high-speed pursuit vehicles by the Italian police force in Rome during the 1960s.

Ferrari 250 GT/E Production Run and Model Variants

Produced from 1960-1963, Ferrari built 954 units of the 250 GT/E across three distinct series. The Series I, launched in 1960, featured the iconic “egg-crate” grille and distinctive rear light clusters. Series II (introduced in 1962), brought subtle refinements to the interior and a modified instrument panel. The final iteration, Series III, debuted later that same year, sporting a sleeker grille design and improved cabin ventilation.

Series I (1960–1961):

Introduced at the 1960 24 Hours of Le Mans race
Distinctive features:
“Egg-crate” front grille design
Unique rear light clusters
Chrome-surrounded front side markers
Approximately 299 units produced

Series II (1962):

Introduced subtle yet significant refinements
Key changes:
Modified instrument panel layout
Improved interior trim and detailing
Revised rear suspension geometry for better handling
Approximately 355 units produced

Series III (1962-1963):

The final iteration of the 250 GTE
Notable updates:
Sleeker, more modern front grille design
Improved cabin ventilation system
Minor exterior styling tweaks
Approximately 300 units produced

Special Variants:

A few 250 GTEs were bodied by other coachbuilders, including Pininfarina’s own one-off Speciale
Two units were famously converted for use by the Italian police force in Rome

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