 | This article relies largely or entirely on a single source. (June 2023) |
| Auto Avio Costruzioni 815 | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Auto Avio Costruzioni |
| Production | 1940 2 produced |
| Assembly | Modena, Italy |
| Designer | Alberto Massimino, Vittorio Bellentani |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Sports car |
| Body style | 2-seat barchetta |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.5 L (1496 cc) OHV I8 |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,420 mm (95.3 in) |
| Curb weight | 625 kg (1,378 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | Ferrari 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.