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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