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Ferrari 125 S

Ferrari 125 S

It “s the first car produced by Ferrari in Maranello with the Prancing Horse logo. It “s a racing car with 12-cylinder engine designed by Gioacchino Colombo.

According to a brochure published by Ferrari at the end of 1946, versions of the 125 should have been three: S coupe with a single carburetor, S Competition Spider at the GP with three carburetors and three compressors.

Neither the GP nor the S coupe never saw the light, while the Competition Spider underwent several changes designed to increase the power, from the initial 100 hp up to 118 last version.
Franco Cortese debuted on the Piacenza circuit in May 1947 with little success, Enzo Ferrari wrote that it is a highly promising failure. Two weeks after Cortese won the Grand Prix of Rome, near the Baths of Caracalla. Captures more victories in Vigevano, the circuit in Varese and Forli, where the 125 S to finish first led by the famous flying ace Tazio Nuvolari.

Only three copies were produced in 1947 all were destroyed. On the occasion of the celebration of 40 years, the company decided to build a replica based on the original plans conserved archive Ferrari, which is the model on display in the Gallery. E fully functional and has participated in numerous events and celebrations.

Bore and Stroke 55 x 52.5 mm
Displacement 124.73 cm3
Displacement, total 1496.77 cm3
Maximum Power, 87 kW (118 hp) at 6800 rpm
Distribution SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder
Power, 3 Weber carburetors, 30 DCF
Frame, tubular steel
Suspension, front independent wishbones, transverse leaf spring, hydraulic shock absorbers.
Rear suspension, rigid axle, longitudinal semi-elliptic leaf springs, hydraulic shock absorbers, stabilizer bar.
Maximum speed 210 km / h

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