The Ferrari 246 was a Formula One car built by Ferrari in 1958. The car was designed by Vittorio Jano and was powered by a 2.5-liter V6 engine.
The Ferrari 246 was driven by Wolfgang von Trips in the 1958 French Grand Prix, where he finished in third position. This was a strong result for von Trips and the Ferrari team, as they were able to secure a podium finish in a competitive field.
One unique feature of the Ferrari 246 was its openable parts. This allowed for easy access to the engine and other components for maintenance and repairs. The openable parts also made it easier for mechanics to make adjustments to the car during pit stops.
Overall, the Ferrari 246 was a successful race car for Ferrari in the late 1950s, and von Trips' third-place finish at the 1958 French Grand Prix was a testament to the car's performance and reliability.
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The Ferrari 312 B2 was a Formula One car produced by Scuderia Ferrari in 1972. It was designed by Mauro Forghieri and was an evolution of the previous year's 312 B model. The 312 B2 featured a new monocoque chassis design and improved aerodynamics, including a revised front nose and rear wing.
The car was powered by a 3.0-liter flat-12 engine that produced around 460 horsepower. It also featured a 5-speed manual gearbox and a double wishbone suspension system.
Jacky Ickx, a Belgian racing driver, drove the Ferrari 312 B2 with car number 5 during the 1972 Formula One season. Ickx had previously driven for Ferrari in the late 1960s and early 1970s and was known for his skill and aggressive driving style.
During the 1972 season, Ickx achieved several podium finishes with the Ferrari 312 B2, including a second-place finish at the Monaco Grand Prix and a third-place finish at the German Grand Prix. However, he did not win any races that season.
Overall, the Ferrari 312 B2 was a competitive car during the 1972 season, but it was overshadowed by the dominant Lotus 72 driven by Emerson Fittipaldi. Despite this, the 312 B2 remains a significant part of Ferrari's racing history and is fondly remembered by fans of the sport.
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The Ferrari 126C was a Formula One car designed by Mauro Forghieri and Harvey Postlethwaite for the 1981 Formula One season. However, the car made its debut in the latter part of the 1980 season, replacing the 312T series.
The Ferrari 126C was powered by a turbocharged 1.5-liter V6 engine, which was a departure from the previous naturally aspirated engines used by Ferrari. The car featured a ground-effect aerodynamic design, with side skirts and a large rear wing to generate downforce.
The car was driven by South African driver Jody Scheckter during the 1980 season. Scheckter had won the Formula One World Championship in 1979 driving for Ferrari and was hoping to defend his title with the new 126C. However, the car proved to be unreliable and inconsistent, with Scheckter only managing to score points in three races that season.
The highlight of the 1980 season for Ferrari and the 126C came at the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, where Scheckter took pole position and went on to win the race. This would be Scheckter's final victory in Formula One, as he retired from the sport at the end of the season.
Overall, the Ferrari 126C was not as successful as its predecessor, the 312T series, and was plagued by reliability issues and lackluster performance. However, it laid the groundwork for future turbocharged Ferrari Formula One cars, which would go on to achieve great success in the 1980s.
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The Ferrari 126 C2B was a Formula One car designed by Mauro Forghieri and Harvey Postlethwaite for the Scuderia Ferrari team for the 1983 Formula One season. The car was an evolution of the previous year's 126 C2, with improvements made to the chassis, suspension, and aerodynamics.
The Ferrari 126 C2B was powered by a 1.5-liter turbocharged V6 engine, which produced around 600 horsepower. The car featured a six-speed manual gearbox and a monocoque chassis made of carbon fiber and aluminum honeycomb.
The car was driven by French driver René Arnoux during the 1983 season, with the number 28 on the car. Arnoux had previously driven for the Renault team and was known for his aggressive driving style and competitive spirit.
During the 1983 season, Arnoux had a mixed year with the Ferrari 126 C2B. He scored two victories at the Canadian and Dutch Grands Prix, as well as several podium finishes. However, he also suffered from reliability issues and retirements in several races.
Overall, the Ferrari 126 C2B was a competitive car, but it was ultimately outperformed by the dominant Brabham BT52 and Renault RE40 cars during the 1983 season. Despite this, Arnoux's performances in the car were impressive, and he finished the season in third place in the drivers' championship.
The Ferrari 126 C2B was an important car in the history of Ferrari's Formula One team, as it marked a transition from naturally aspirated engines to turbocharged engines, which would become the norm in the sport in the following years.
