Ferrari 166 S Barchetta Allemano

Vehicle Overview

The Ferrari 166 S, produced from 1948 to 1953, was a sports racing car that underwent significant improvements from its predecessor, the Colombo V12-powered 125 S racer. Furthermore, it was transformed into a street-worthy sports car known as the 166 Inter. The 166 utilized the same tube chassis and suspension as the 125, both designed by Aurelio Lampredi. Its wheelbase measured 2420 mm, just like the 125. A total of nine 166 Spyder Corsas and three 166 Sports were manufactured. The initial two 166 S models were crafted by Carrozzeria Allemano, while the final one was built by Carlo Anderloni at Carrozzeria Touring. Most of the 166 MM vehicles were bodied at Touring in the form of a barchetta. The 1.5 L V12 engine, designed by Gioacchino Colombo, underwent modifications for the 125, including the addition of single overhead camshafts and an increased displacement of 2.0 L (1995 cc/121 in³). This was achieved by enlarging both the bore and stroke to 60 by 58.8 mm respectively. The output ranged from 110 PS (81 kW) at 5,600 rpm to 130 PS (96 kW) at 6,500 rpm with three carburetors, resulting in a top speed of 170–215 km/h (106–134 mph). The power output of the 166 MM increased to 140 PS (103 kW) at 6,600 rpm, raising the top speed to 220 km/h (137 mph). The Targa Florio race in 1948 saw the victory of the Ferrari 166 S, driven by Clemente Biondetti and Igor Troubetzkoy. The following year, Biondetti triumphed once again in the 166 SC, this time with Benedetti as his co-driver. In the same year, the 166 S emerged victorious in the 1948 Mille Miglia, with Biondetti behind the wheel and Giuseppe Navone as his partner. Moving on to the 1949 Mille Miglia, the Ferrari 166 MM Barchettas secured a remarkable 1-2 victory, with Biondetti/Salani and Bonetto/Carpani as the winning pairs respectively. Furthermore, in 1949, the 166 MM triumphed at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, driven by Luigi Chinetti and Lord Selsdon, making the 166 the sole car to conquer all three races. Another 166 claimed victory at the 1949 Spa 24 Hours. In 1950, a 166 chassis equipped with the larger 195 S engine once again emerged triumphant in the Mille Miglia, with drivers Giannino Marzotto and Marco Crosara at the helm.