Ferrari 159 S
| Ferrari 159 S | |
|---|---|
One of the originals in 1947. | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Ferrari |
| Production | 1947 2 produced |
| Designer | Gioacchino Colombo |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Sports car |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.9 L (1902.84 cc) Colombo V12 |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,420 mm (95.3 in) |
| Curb weight | 750 kg (1,653 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Ferrari 125 S |
| Successor | Ferrari 166 S |
The Ferrari 159 S (1947) was the second Ferrari vehicle, succeeding the Ferrari 125 S that had won six of 14 races earlier in 1947. Only two 159S were built, one of these rebuilt as a Ferrari 166 Spyder Corsa, and as of 2012, the oldest remaining Ferrari.