Description
The Ferrari 125 S was the first car to officially carry the Ferrari name, introduced in 1947. It marked the beginning of Ferrari as an independent manufacturer after Enzo Ferrari’s departure from Alfa Romeo. The 125 S was powered by a 1.5-liter V12 engine designed by Gioachino Colombo, which produced around 118 horsepower at 6,800 rpm. This engine became a key part of Ferrari’s identity, as it introduced the V12 architecture that Ferrari would become famous for.
The car featured a tubular steel frame and a body designed by Carrozzeria Touring. It used a five-speed manual transmission, allowing it to reach top speeds of around 170 km/h (105 mph). The 125 S made its racing debut in 1947 and won six of the 14 races it entered that year, establishing Ferrari as a serious contender in motorsports.
With its lightweight construction and high-revving V12 engine, the Ferrari 125 S set the stage for the marque’s future in both racing and road cars. Only two units of the 125 S were built, making it an extremely rare and historically significant model in Ferrari’s legacy.