I came across some interesting information recently while researching the 1949 Ferrari 166 Barchetta. The Barchetta was a 2 (1995cc) liter V-12 making 140 HP. It feels pretty good to know our cars exceed the specs of one of the first Ferraris. I'll bet that 1995cc V-12 was sweet, though.


In 1947 a new Italian car company unveiled a promising new sports car, the company was Ferrari, its first production model was called the 166. The car was really little more than a road going race car, it had a two seat opensports body, and a 1995cc V12 engine that produced an impressive 140bhp.

The 166 lasted in production until 1953, in this time only 38 cars were produced. Despite its limited production the 166 had a glorious competition career, notching up wins at Le Mans, the 1948 Targa Florio and famously the Mille Miglia.





[Edited by lvs2k on 06-05-2001 at 10:56 PM]

 

Talk about your limited production! I liked the "road-going racecar" comment, as well. Sound at all familiar?

 

Crazy, looks like almost no windshield

 

Damn, look how long that hood line is.

 

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