Auto Avio Costruzioni 815

Auto Avio Costruzioni 815
Overview
ManufacturerAuto Avio Costruzioni
Production1940
2 produced
AssemblyModena, Italy
DesignerAlberto Massimino, Vittorio Bellentani
Body and chassis
ClassSports car
Body style2-seat barchetta
Powertrain
Engine1.5 L (1496 cc) OHV I8
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,420 mm (95.3 in)
Curb weight625 kg (1,378 lb)
Chronology
SuccessorFerrari 125 S

The Auto Avio Costruzioni 815 was the first car to be fully designed and built by Enzo Ferrari. Legal issues with former associates Alfa Romeo prevented Ferrari from creating the Ferrari marque. The 815 raced at the 1940 Brescia Grand Prix, where both entries failed to finish due to engine problems. One of the cars was later scrapped, while the other is currently in a car collection in Italy.