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Raced1951–1953
EngineV12
Units built2
The Ferrari 212 F1 was a single-seater designed by Aurelio Lampredi that originally started out as a Formula 2 car and later also raced in Formula 1. Two chassis were built, one with a De Dion rear axle and one with a swing axle. When the Scuderia turned its attention to the new Formula 1 models in 1951, the cars were sold to privateers. Swiss driver Rudi Fischer, head of Ecurie Espadon, drove it to second and third places in non-championship races. In the World Championship, he finished sixth at the German Grand Prix, just one spot away from the points.
Summarized from the sources cited below; every figure in the text was automatically verified against the sources.
Good to know
- At its debut in the 1951 Syracuse Grand Prix, Dorino Serafini finished second behind his teammate Luigi Villoresi; Rudi Fischer in the other 212 F1 took third behind Serafini.
- With a 1995 cm³ V12 from the 166 under the hood, Fischer won Formula 2 races at Aix-les-Bains and Angoulême in 1951.
- Hans Stuck failed to qualify for the Italian Grand Prix because only 24 cars were permitted to start.
- In its final outing, the 1953 Swiss Grand Prix, Max de Terra finished eighth, 14 laps behind winner Alberto Ascari.
Learn moreTwo chassis, two careers · Second car for privateers · Technical details
Two chassis, two careers
Chassis 102 with a De Dion rear axle debuted at Syracuse in 1951. Two weeks later, Serafini drove it at Pau, qualified third, and retired after 49 laps with steering trouble. This chassis contested no further races. Ferrari sold chassis 110 with a swing axle to the Swiss driver Rudi Fischer, the head of Ecurie Espadon. He drove it to third-place finishes at Syracuse and San Remo, and second at Bordeaux.
Second car for privateers
Since the Formula 1 World Championship adopted Formula 2 regulations for 1952 and 1953, the car subsequently ran solely as a Formula 2 car. Fischer bought a Ferrari 500 in 1952, and the 212 F1 served as a second car. Peter Hirt drove it in the Swiss Grand Prix; in France, Fischer and Hirt shared the car after Fischer's Ferrari 500 suffered engine trouble in practice. Hirt retired in Great Britain, as did Rudolf Schoeller at the Nürburgring.
Technical details
The 60° V12 had a 68 mm bore and 58.8 mm stroke, a single overhead camshaft per cylinder bank, and two valves per cylinder. Three Weber 32 DCF carburetors fed it, and the compression ratio was 12.0:1. The English source cites 200 hp at 7500/min and 78 bhp per liter. According to the German source, the car originally bore the designation F2, was a simplified 166, and placed Lampredi's revised V12 into the tubular spaceframe of the 125, with a longer wheelbase.
Summarized from the cited sources; every figure was automatically verified against the sources.
Frequently asked questions about the Ferrari 212 F1
When was the Ferrari 212 F1 raced?
The Ferrari 212 F1 was raced from 1951 to 1953.
How much power does the Ferrari 212 F1 have?
Power of the Ferrari 212 F1: 200 hp.
What engine does the Ferrari 212 F1 have?
Engine of the Ferrari 212 F1: 2562 cm³ V12 naturally aspirated Colombo. It is mounted at the front.
How many Ferrari 212 F1 were built?
2 units of the Ferrari 212 F1 were built.
Who engineered the Ferrari 212 F1?
Engineering of the Ferrari 212 F1: Aurelio Lampredi.
Who drove the Ferrari 212 F1?
Drivers of the Ferrari 212 F1: Rudi Fischer, Peter Hirt, Rudolf Schoeller, Hans Stuck, Max de Terra.
How many races did the Ferrari 212 F1 win?
The Ferrari 212 F1 took 0 wins in 9 races.
What are the predecessor and successor of the Ferrari 212 F1?
Predecessor: 375. Successor: 500.
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