Ferrari 225 S

Ferrari 225 S
Overview
ManufacturerFerrari
Also calledFerrari 225 Sport
Production
  • 1952
  • 21 produced[1]
DesignerGiovanni Michelotti at Vignale
Body and chassis
Body style
LayoutFront mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Engine2.7 L (2715.46 cc) Colombo V12
Power output210 PS
Transmission5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,250 mm (88.6 in)
Curb weight850 kg (1,874 lb) (dry)
Chronology
PredecessorFerrari 212 Export
SuccessorFerrari 250 S

The Ferrari 225 S was a sports racing car produced by Ferrari in 1952.[2] It was an evolution over the preceding Ferrari 212 Export with important engine upgrades that greatly improved power output. The model was extensively used in competition, winning many international races. The most important include 1952 Monaco Grand Prix for sports cars, Portuguese Grand Prix, Coppa d'Oro di Sicilia, Coppa della Toscana, Coppa d'Oro delle Dolomiti and many others. It was the final Colombo V12 engine iteration before the 250-family stretched it to 3.0-litres capacity.[3][4]

  1. ^ "Ferrari 225 S – Register". barchetta.cc. Retrieved 16 October 2019.
  2. ^ "1952 Ferrari 225 Sport". supercars.net. 16 April 2016. Retrieved 16 October 2019.
  3. ^ Acerbi, Leonardo (2012). Ferrari: All The Cars. Haynes Publishing. pp. 50–51.
  4. ^ "Ferrari 225 S Vignale Berlinetta". ultimatecarpage.com. Retrieved 16 October 2019.