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Raced1958–1960
EngineV6
Top speed280 km/h
The Ferrari 246 F1 was built for the 1958 Formula 1 World Championship and remained the Scuderia's primary race car until 1960. Its Dino V6 with a 65° bank angle and 2417 cm³ produced 280 PS at 8500 rpm; it was the first V6 in a Formula 1 car, though otherwise the front-engine layout remained conventional. Mike Hawthorn became World Champion in 1958, and Ferrari finished second in the Constructors' Championship. The 246 F1 was the first V6 to win a Grand Prix (France 1958) and scored the final victory for a front-engine car at Monza in 1960.
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Good to know
- The last victory by a front-engine car was achieved by the 246 F1 in 1960 at Monza, where the major British teams boycotted the race.
- The 246 designation was also borne in 1960 by the first mid- or rear-engine Ferrari, the 246 P, and once again in 1966 by Ferrari's first three-liter Formula 1 car.
- For 1959, Ferrari increased the bore by 1 mm to 86 mm; in some records, this car is called the 256 F1.
- Tony Brooks won the 1959 French and German Grands Prix with the 256 F1, even though the British mid-engine cars were faster.
Learn moreDevelopment · The 256 F1 of 1959 · Names and records
Development
As early as 1957, Ferrari wanted to adapt the Dino 156 F2 for Formula 1. Because it was a Formula 2 car, Alberto Massimino had to design a new car after all, but drew on the chassis and running gear of the 156 F2. The tubular spaceframe was retained, and the result was considered functional and easy to maintain. The regulations from 1954 to 1960 limited naturally aspirated engines to 2500 cc; for 1958, the switch was made from alcohol to avgas. Bore and stroke were 85 by 71 mm.
The 256 F1 of 1959
To take full advantage of the permitted displacement, Ferrari enlarged the bore by 1 mm to 86 mm, bringing the displacement to 2474.54 cm³. Power was now 295 PS at 8600 rpm. Disc brakes, which Mike Hawthorn had already demanded in 1958, were added as standard, as well as a five-speed gearbox. The bodywork was also refined, appearing more elegant overall.
Names and records
Because the Dino ran with different engines, it appears in some statistics under varying designations: in 1959 as the Dino 256 F1, and as a 1960 variant even as the 266 F1. In FIA entry lists, however, it is listed simply as the Dino 246. The type number was later reused multiple times: in 1960 for the 246 P, the first mid- or rear-engine Ferrari, and in 1966 for Ferrari's first Formula 1 car of the three-liter era.
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Frequently asked questions about the Ferrari 246 F1
When was the Ferrari 246 F1 raced?
The Ferrari 246 F1 was raced from 1958 to 1960.
How much power does the Ferrari 246 F1 have?
Power of the Ferrari 246 F1: 280cv bei 8500 giri; potenza specifica: 115.8 cv/litro ….
What engine does the Ferrari 246 F1 have?
Engine of the Ferrari 246 F1: 2417 cm³ 65° V6 naturally aspirated Dino. It is mounted at the front.
How fast is the Ferrari 246 F1?
Top speed of the Ferrari 246 F1: 280 km/h.
Who engineered the Ferrari 246 F1?
Engineering of the Ferrari 246 F1: Vittorio Jano (Technical Director); Carlo Chiti (Chief Designer).
Who drove the Ferrari 246 F1?
Drivers of the Ferrari 246 F1: Luigi Musso, Peter Collins, Mike Hawthorn, Wolfgang von Trips, Olivier Gendebien, Phil Hill, Tony Brooks.
How many races did the Ferrari 246 F1 win?
The Ferrari 246 F1 took 5 wins in 25 races.
What are the predecessor and successor of the Ferrari 246 F1?
Predecessor: 801, 156 F2. Successor: 246 P, 156.
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