ATS 2500 GT

Manufacturer	Automobili Turismo e Sport
Production	1963–1965 12 produced
Body style(s)	2-door coupe
Layout	MR layout
Engine(s)	2.5 L (2468 cc/150.6 cu in) 90° V8
Transmission(s)	5 -speed manual
Wheelbase	2,502 mm (98.5 in)
Length	4,331 mm (170.5 in)
Width	1,613 mm (63.5 in)
Height	1,181 mm (46.5 in)
Designer	Franco Scaglione at Carrozzeria Allemano

The ATS 2500 GT is a sports car made by Italian company Automobili Turismo e Sport in Bologna. It was the first Italian and one of the first GT or sports car in the world to have a mid-engine layout. The group behind the ATS project consisted mainly of Ferrari defectors, where family troubles had created an uncomfortable working atmosphere for the personnel. ATS, intent on beating Ferrari on all fronts, also produced a Formula One car for 1963, "a ghastly mess, one of the most inept racing cars ever, and its appalling performances did not help the road car." Even the late great Phil Hill was unable to provide ATS with any results on track.

With its 220 bhp (164 kW) (210 bhp according to some) and 255 N·m (188 ft·lbf) of torque it was claimed to be capable of top speed 240 kilometres per hour (150 mph). A competition version (ATS 2500 GTS) produced 245 bhp (183 kW) but never amounted to much. The decent looking body was by Allemano, and the 5-speed transmission by Colotti.

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