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1947 Ferrari 159 s

Engine Type:
V12
Engine Displacement:
1902 cc
Bore and Strke:
59 x 58 mm
Engine Description:
60o front longitudial, light alloy cyliger block and head
Compression Ratio:
8.5:1
Power:
125 bhp
Timing Gear:
2 valves per cylinder, single overhead camshaft per cylinder bank
Fuel Feed:
3 Weber 30 DCF carburettors
Ignition:
Single plug, 2 ST 25 DAS magnetos
Transmission:
Dry, multi-plate clutch, 5-speed gearbox + reverse
Chassis:
Elliptical-section steel tubes
Front Suspesion:
Independent, double wishbones, lower transverse leaf spring, hydraulic dampers
Rear Suspesion:
Live axle, longitudinal semi-eleptic leaf springs, hydraulic dampers and anti-roll bar
Brakes:
Drums withhydraulic control
Steering:
Worm and sector
Wheelbase:
2420 mm
Front Track:
1255 mm
Rear Track:
1200 mm
Dry Weight:
750 kg
Tyres:
5.50-15
Fuel Tank
75 litres