1948→1948 Ferrari 166 Sport

1948 Ferrari 166 Sport

1948 Ferrari 166 Sport

The Tipo 166 two-litre engine spawned a whole range of sports and single-seater models. In fact, the 166 Sport provided a crossover point between the two categories because, as the Ferrari catalogue of the day pointed out, it could be adapted for international races (hence the name Inter) for two-seater and single-seater sports cars. This was possible thanks to the fact that the lights and the mudguards could be attached and detached to suit the rules, making this a multipurpose model.

1948→1948 Ferrari 166 Sport

 

In Detail

submitted byRichard Owen
typeRacing Car
production years1948 – 1948
released at1948 Giro di Sicilia
built atTurin, Italy
body stylistErmete Bruno
coachbuilderAllemano
production2
engineV12
displacement1995 cc / 121.7 in³
bore60 mm / 2.36 in
stroke58.8 mm / 2.31 in
compression7.5:1
power82.0 kw / 110.0 bhp @ 6000 rpm
specific output55.14 bhp per litre
bhp/weight137.5 bhp per tonne
front brakesHydraulic Drums
rear brakesHydraulic Drums
steeringWorm & Sector
curb weight800 kg / 1764 lbs
transmission5-Speed Manual