Ferrari 159 S | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Ferrari |
Production | 1947 2 produced |
Designer | Gioacchino Colombo |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Sports car |
Layout | FR layout |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 1.9 L (1902.84 cc) Colombo V12 |
Transmission | 5-speed manual |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,420 mm (95.3 in) |
Curb weight | 750 kg (1,653 lb) |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | Ferrari 125 S |
Successor | Ferrari 166 S |
The Ferrari 159 S (1947) was the second Ferrari vehicle, succeeding the Ferrari 125 S that had won six of 14 races earlier in 1947. Only two 159S were built, one of these rebuilt as a Ferrari 166 Spyder Corsa, and as of 2012, the oldest remaining Ferrari.