Ferrari 166 | |
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aka | 166 S 166 SC 166 MM 166 Inter |
Production | 1948-1953
39 produced |
Class | Sports/GT (Inter) |
Body Style | Two-seater coupe/roadster/saloon |
Length | 166 MM Touring: 4120 mm |
Width | 166 MM Touring: 1490 mm |
Height | 166 MM Touring: 1150 mm |
Wheelbase | 166 MM Touring: 2250 mm
166 Inter: 2420 mm / 2500 mm in 1951
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Weight | 166 MM Touring & 166 SC: 680 kg
166 Inter: 800 kg / 900 kg (in 1951)
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Transmission | 5 speed, Rear-wheel drive |
Engine | 2.0L V12 (60°) |
Power | 166 Inter: 110 hp @ 6000 rpm / 105 hp @ 6000 rpm (in 1951)
166 MM Touring and Zagato: 140 hp @ 6600 rpm
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166 S[]
TheFerrari 166 S was an evolution of Ferrari 's 125 S sports race car, that became a sports car for the street in the form of the 166 Inter. Only 39 of the model 166 S's were produced, which was soon followed by the introduction of the 166 Mille Miglia (MM), which were produced in much larger numbers from 1949 to 1952. The 166 MMs were in fact updated 166 S models, and scored many of Ferrari’s first international victories, and made Ferrari a serious competitor in the racing industry. It shared its Aurelio Lampredi-designed tube frame and double wishbone/live axle suspension with the 125. Like the 125, the wheelbase was 2420 mm long. 39 examples were produced from its introduction at the Turin Motor Show in 1948 to its retirement in 1950. It was replaced by the 2.3 L 195 S in 1950. The first 166 Inter was designed by Touring's chief stylist, Carlo Anderloni. 166 S competition models were generally coachbuilt by Carrozzeria Allemano .
The 1.5 L Gioacchino Colombo-designed V12 engine of the 125 was changed, however, with single overhead camshafts specified and a larger 2.0 L (1995 cc/121 in³) displacement. This was achieved with both a bore and stroke increase, to 60 by 58.8 mm respectively. Output was 110 to 140 hp (82 to 104 kW) at 6,000 rpm with one to three carburettors.
Motor Trend Classic named the 166 MM Barchetta as number six in their list of the ten "Greatest Ferraris of all time".
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166 SC[]
The Corsa version of the 166 had motorcycle-type mudguards detached from the sides of its body, a headlight either side of the radiator grill and a cramped second seat for a mechanic. It was equipped with the two litre engine from the 166 S.
166 inter[]
The Ferrari 166 Inter was Ferrari's first true grand tourer. An evolution of the 125 S and 166 S racing cars, it was a sports car for the street with coachbuilt bodies. The Inter name commemorated the victories claimed in 166 S models by Scuderia Inter. 37 166 Inters were built from 1948 through 1950. Note that both the 166 S and 166 F2 were also called "166 Inter" in the days that they were actively raced by the Scuderia of the same name.
The 166 Inter shared its Aurelio Lampredi-designed tube frame and double wishbone/live axle suspension and 2420 mm wheelbase with the 125 S and 166 S. It was replaced by the 2.3 L 195 Inter and 2.6 L 212 Inter in 1950 and 1951.
The first Ferrari GT car debuted at the Paris Motor Show on October 6, 1949. It was an elegant coupe designed by Carrozzeria Touring of Milan who had previously created a number of similar Ferrari and Alfa Romeo models. Customer sales soon started, with 166 Inter models becoming the first Ferraris to be purchased for the road rather than the race track. As was typical at the time, a bare chassis was delivered to the coachbuilder of the customer's choice. Many used Touring, but Ghia's one-off Boano coupe was more daring. Others were built by Stabilimenti Farina, who penned a Cisitalia 202-like coupe. Vignale also joined in, presaging their designs of the coming decade, and two cabriolets created by Pinin Farina and Bertone foreshadowed those companies' later involvement with Ferrari.
The 2.0 L Gioacchino Colombo-designed V12 engine from the 166 S remained, as did its chassis, though the wheelbase would eventually grow from 2420 mm (95 in) to 2500 mm (98 in). Output was 110 to 140 hp (82 to 104 kW) at 6,000 rpm with one to three carburettors.
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