125 S

125 S

1947

1947

Serial numbers: 01C - 02C

Production number: 2

Gioachino Colombo was the man behind the first Ferrari, a 12 cylinder spider whose design became a House of Maranello classic. The 125 S took to the track in Rome on 25 may 1947, where it earned its first win on the occasion of the Rome GP at the "Circuito delle terme di Caracallo"

Ferrari S.P.A.

Engine:
60° V12, front longitudinal, light alloy cylinder block and head

Bore & Stroke:
55 x 52.5 mm

Unitary and Total Displacement:
124.73 - 1,496.77 cm³

Compression Ratio:
9.5:1

Max. Power Output:
118 bhp at 6,800 rpm

Timing Gear:
2 valves per cylinder, single overhead camshaft per cylinder bank

Fuel Feed:
3 Weber 30 DCF carburettors

Ignition:
coil-ignition, or two ST 25 DAS magnetos

Transmission:
Dry, single-plate clutch, 5-speed gearbox + reverse

Chassis:
Elliptical-section steel tubes

Front Suspension:
Independent, double wishbones, lower transverse leaf spring.

Rear Suspension:
Live axle, longitudinal semi-elliptic leaf springs, longitydinal hydraulic dampers and anti-roll bar

Brakes:
Drums with hydraulic control

Steering:
Worm and sector

Wheelbase and Front/ Rear Track:
2,420 / 1,255 / 1,200 mm

Dry Weight:
750 kg

Tyres:
5.50-15

Fuel Tank:
75 litres

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