Ferrari 246 P

The Ferrari 246 P F1 was a Formula One race car prototype used by Ferrari in 1960. It was Ferrari's first mid-engined car. It made only two World Championship appearances, with its best result being fifth place at the 1960 Italian Grand Prix.

Ferrari 246 P
Ferrari 156 F2
CategoryFormula One
Formula Two
ConstructorFerrari
Designer(s)Vittorio Jano (Technical Director)
Carlo Chiti (Chief Designer)
Predecessor246 F1
Successor156
Technical specifications
ChassisSteel spaceframe
Suspension (front)Double wishbones, coil springs, telescopic dampers and anti-roll bar.
Suspension (rear)Double wishbones, coil springs and co-axial telescopic dampers.
Axle trackFront: 1,220 mm (48 in)
Rear: 1,190 mm (47 in)
Wheelbase2,320 mm (91 in)
EngineDino Type 171, 2,417.33 cc (147.5 cu in), 65° V6, naturally aspirated Mid-engine, longitudinally mounted
TransmissionFerrari 543 5-speed manual
Weight452 kg (996 lb)
FuelShell
TyresDunlop
Competition history
Notable entrantsScuderia Ferrari
Notable drivers Richie Ginther
Debut1960 Monaco Grand Prix
RacesWinsPolesF/Laps
2000
Constructors' Championships0
Drivers' Championships0
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