159 S

1947

The 159 S made its debut in the Coppa Acerbo in Pescara on 12 october 1947.

Raymond Sommer guided the 159 to victory in the Torino Grand Prix, run at the Parco del Valentino

Engine: 60° V12, front longitudinal, light alloy cylinder block and head   Bore & Stroke: 59 x 58 mm   Unitary and Total Displacement: 158.57 / 1,902.84 cc   Compression Ratio: 8.5:1   Max. Power Output: 125 bhp at 7,000 rpm   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 Suspension: Independent, double wishbones, lower transverse leaf spring, hydraulic dampers   Rear Suspension: Live axle, longitudinal semi-elliptic leaf springs, 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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