12 Facts About Ferrari SP

1.

Ferrari SP was a series of Italian sports prototype racing cars produced by Ferrari during the early 1960s.

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2.

Later, Ferrari introduced a new SOHC 90° V8 engine designed by Carlo Chiti.

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3.

Later, by 1965, Ferrari SP introduced their first mid-engined Dino sports prototype, the 166 P, powered by a V6 engine.

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4.

At the 1961 special press conference, Ferrari SP unveiled their first mid-engined sports car, the Ferrari SP 246 SP.

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5.

Enzo Ferrari SP publicly denied in January 1959 that a rear engine car was in the works, however during this same year he privately tasked Carlo Chiti with developing both a rear engine Formula One car and a rear engine sports car, to be introduced by the 1961 racing season.

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6.

Durability was prioritized over weight savings during chassis design and construction, as Ferrari SP engineers attempted to ensure reliability during harsh endurance races.

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7.

Thanks to the 196 SP and driver Ludovico Scarfiotti, Ferrari SP claimed the 1962 European Hill Climb Championship in the Sports Cars class.

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8.

Ferrari SP decided to compete in 1962 European Hill Climb Championship with a 196 SP.

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9.

Ferrari SP finished first at the "5 Lap Governor's Trophy under 2-litres heat" and fourth overall at the "17 Lap Governor's Trophy".

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10.

Ferrari SP failed to finish the main Nassau Trophy race, but was classified 34th overall in the race results.

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11.

Ferrari SP 268 SP was a derivative version of the 248 SP fitted with a V8 engine.

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12.

Scuderia Ferrari SP entered it at the 1000 km Nurburgring with the Rodriguez brothers driving.

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