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RML are a world-class engineering company [&hellip;]","datePublished":"2021-05-18","dateModified":"2021-05-21","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/#Person","name":"Matthew Collett","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/","identifier":5,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/1959-Ferrari-250-GT-SWB-feature.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/1959-Ferrari-250-GT-SWB-feature.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/1959-ferrari-250-gt-swb\/","about":["CLASSIC CARS","Ferrari","LATEST CAR NEWS"],"wordCount":410,"keywords":["250 GT SWB","classic car","ferrari"],"articleBody":"Engineering company, RML Group, remakes a classic Ferrari with modern underpinnings.We\u2019re all aware of the sacrilegious process of taking a classic car, stripping its guts out and fitting it with a battery-powered, all-electric drivetrain. However, has RML offended purists with their recreation of a classic 1959 Ferrari 250 GT SWB? We hope not.This faithful recreation of a classic road-race car has been undertaken by one of the industry\u2019s most respected engineering teams. RML are a world-class engineering company specialising in consulting with large automotive manufacturers, as well as developing technologies, building prototypes and building high-performance road car derivatives.One such derivative is this beautifully remade 250 GT SWB. Limited to just 30 models, each is produced to exact buyer specifications.Powered by a front-mounted 485bhp Ferrari V12, this not-so-classic classic is now capable of blowing your socks off with a 0-60mph time of just 4.1 seconds. Power is delivered to the rear wheels through a Ferrari 6-speed manual transmission rather than an automatic, giving drivers a more authentic feel in this modernised classic.The familiar lines of the 250 GT SWB now feature carbon fibre bodywork rather than aluminium which was used originally in its construction. The lightweight carbon allows for quicker acceleration, improved handling and a high top speed of 185mph.\u201cThe Short Wheelbase was never conceived to compete, Top Trumps-style, with a typical supercar\u2019s acceleration or top speed,\u201d said RML\u2019s Chief Executive, Michael Mallock.\u201cOur car takes a step back from that, and while it\u2019s certainly rapid, our emphasis has always been on capturing a more organic driving experience, with less intervention and more useable performance, while still making it comfortable and convenient enough for people to enjoy regularly on modern roads.\u201dFeaturing electrically adjustable seats, air conditioning, sat-nav, phone connectivity and cupholders, this reimagining of the 1959 Ferrari that it\u2019s based on is certainly much comfier and more suitable for travelling great distances, as you would in a GT car.Although it is not a 1:1 replica of the original, having slighter larger dimensions, this RML SWB (as they\u2019re calling it) still retains the emotion of the original car. Carrying the elegant styling, luxury feel and invigorating performance forward into the modern-day, it\u2019s the perfect way to experience what it would be like to drive this car back in 1959.Let us know what you think of the RML SWB, in the comments!If you enjoyed this, you may also like \u2018All-Electric 1961 Bentley By Lunaz\u2019"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"1959 250 GT SWB Remade &#038; Modernised","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/1959-ferrari-250-gt-swb\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]