1947 Ferrari 125 S
Quick Specs
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118 Horsepower.
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1.5L V-12, the very first of the Colombo V-12’s.
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La Prima Ferrari
Debuting in May of 1947, the 125 S was the first car to bear the Ferrari name. Enzo Ferrari had been enamored with 12-cylinder engines since his time as head of Alfa Romeo's racing team. After World War II, when he set out to build a car with his name on it, Ferrari enlisted his former Alfa colleague engine designer Gioacchino Colombo to build a V-12 of just 1.5 liters to power it. The legendary Colombo V-12 would go on to power many Ferrari road and race cars, in displacements up to 4.8 liters, for more than 40 years.
Collection of Roger Willbanks
This Vehicle featured in The Vault in the ‘Maranello Masterpieces’ Exhibit
1947 Ferrari 125 S Gallery
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