1947 Ferrari 125 S

The Ferrari 125 S is a rear wheel drive road car, with its motor mounted in the front, and a 1 door roadster bodyshell. It's powered courtesy of a naturally aspirated engine of 1.5 litre capacity. This powerplant features single overhead camshaft valve gear, 12 cylinder layout, and 2 valves per cylinder. It has an output of 118 bhp (120 PS/88 kW) of power at 6800 rpm. The engine delivers its power through to the wheels by means of a 5 speed manual transmission. The stated kerb weight is 750 kg. Maximum speed claimed is 155 km/h, which is 96 mph.
Full specs

Body type
1 door roadster with 2 seats
Weight
750 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
1.5 litre
Cylinders
12, V
Power
120 PS / 118 bhp / 88 kW @ 6800 rpm
Torque
Unknown
Top speed
155 km/h / 96 mph

1947 Ferrari 125 S specifications

1947 Ferrari 125 S data
bodywork
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Body type	2 seater roadster
Number of doors	1
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2420 mm	95.3 inches
Track/tread (front)	1255 mm	49.4 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1200 mm	47.2 inches
Length
Width
Height
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio
Kerb weight	750 kg	1653 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	75 litres	16.5 [19.8] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Ferrari
Engine code
Cylinders	V 12
Capacity	1.5 litre 1497 cc (91.353 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	55 × 52.5 mm 2.17 × 2.07 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.05
Valve gear	single overhead camshaft (SOHC) 2 valves per cylinder 24 valves in total
maximum power output	120 PS (118 bhp) (88 kW) at 6800 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output	58.8 kW/litre 79.9 ps/litre 78.8 bhp/litre 1.29 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	9.5:1
Fuel system	3 We 30 DCF carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	124.75 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	155 km/h (96 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 159.52 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.16 PS/kg 117.32 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.12 kW/kg 157.33 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.16 bhp/kg 0.07 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 8.52 kg/kW 14.24 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position	front
Engine layout	longitudinal
Drive wheels	rear wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension	I.DW.LowTransLS.
Rear suspension	LA.SE.ARB.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R	Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	5 speed manual
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID	88858
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	22.5
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1947 Ferrari 125 S added 2001-11-12. Last modified 2013-02-28.