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Ferrari 159 S
| Manufacturer | Ferrari |
|---|---|
| Production | 1947 1 produced |
| Predecessor | Ferrari 125 S |
| Successor | Ferrari 166 S |
| Class | Sports car |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Engine | 1.9 L (1903 cc) Colombo V12 |
| Designer | Gioacchino Colombo |
History
The 159 S was designed to be the successor to Ferrari's first vehicle, the 125. Unlike its predecessor, which won six of 14 races earlier in 1947, the 159 had a short racing life and was quickly converted into the 166 SC for the following racing season.
Like the 125, the 159 used a steel tube-frame chassis with longitudinal and cross members and had a double wishbone suspension with transverse leaf springs in front with a live axle in the rear. However, Gioacchino Colombo's V12 engine was enlarged from 1.5 L (1497 cc/91 in³) in the 125 to 1.9 L (1903 cc/116 in³) for the 159. This engine produced 125 hp (93 kW) at 7,000 rpm, retaining the three double-choke Weber 30DCF carburettors of its predecessor. Both cars sported five-speed manual transmissions and retained the Fiat tradition of mounting the engine in-block with the gearbox.
References :
Ascerbi, Leonardo (2006). Ferrari: A Complete Guide to All Models. Motorbooks. ISBN 0-7603-2550-2.
"Ferrari Overview by Production Year and Type 1947 - 54". Barchetta.cc. Retrieved August 10, 2006.
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