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1951-1952 Ferrari 212 Inter nominated by @All Your Base
Body Styles: 2-door coupe / cabriolet
Engine: 2.6L naturally aspirated Colombo V12
Power: 150 hp
Torque: 121 lb-ft
Weight: 952 kg
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Drivetrain: Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
Additional Information:
The Ferrari 212 Inter was revealed at the 1951 Brussels Motor Show as the successor to Ferrari's successful 166 and 195 grand tourers. Coachbuilders for the 212 Inter included Carrozzeria Touring, Ghia, Ghia-Aigle, Vignale, Stabilimenti Farina, and Pininfarina. The chassis was similar to the Ferrari 125 with a suspension featuring double wishbones in the front and live axles in the rear. The car was powered by a 2.6 liter single-carburetor Colombo V12 engine which produced 150 hp and 121 lb-ft of torque to the rear wheels. The British magazine Autocar got hold of what they described as the first production model Ferrari 212 in 1950, which outperformed any car that they had previously tested. Autocar recorded a top speed of over 116 mph (187 km/h) and acceleration times of 0 to 60 mph (96 km/h) of 10.5 seconds and 100 mph (161 km/h) in 22.5 seconds; the magazine however noted they had limited the engine to 6,500 rpm out of respect for the newness and low mileage of the car they were using, which suggested that even better performance would be available from a fully "run in" model. A single 212 Inter, chassis no. 0223EL2, was fitted with the available "225" or 2.7 L Colombo V12, creating a unique model that would be properly referred to as a 225 Inter. This one-off model was given a Giovanni Michelotti penned berlinetta body by Vignale. 82 212 Inters were produced throughout the car's lifespan.
Body Styles: 2-door coupe / cabriolet
Engine: 2.6L naturally aspirated Colombo V12
Power: 150 hp
Torque: 121 lb-ft
Weight: 952 kg
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Drivetrain: Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
Additional Information:
The Ferrari 212 Inter was revealed at the 1951 Brussels Motor Show as the successor to Ferrari's successful 166 and 195 grand tourers. Coachbuilders for the 212 Inter included Carrozzeria Touring, Ghia, Ghia-Aigle, Vignale, Stabilimenti Farina, and Pininfarina. The chassis was similar to the Ferrari 125 with a suspension featuring double wishbones in the front and live axles in the rear. The car was powered by a 2.6 liter single-carburetor Colombo V12 engine which produced 150 hp and 121 lb-ft of torque to the rear wheels. The British magazine Autocar got hold of what they described as the first production model Ferrari 212 in 1950, which outperformed any car that they had previously tested. Autocar recorded a top speed of over 116 mph (187 km/h) and acceleration times of 0 to 60 mph (96 km/h) of 10.5 seconds and 100 mph (161 km/h) in 22.5 seconds; the magazine however noted they had limited the engine to 6,500 rpm out of respect for the newness and low mileage of the car they were using, which suggested that even better performance would be available from a fully "run in" model. A single 212 Inter, chassis no. 0223EL2, was fitted with the available "225" or 2.7 L Colombo V12, creating a unique model that would be properly referred to as a 225 Inter. This one-off model was given a Giovanni Michelotti penned berlinetta body by Vignale. 82 212 Inters were produced throughout the car's lifespan.
