Ferrari 126C2
Harvey Postlethwaite's first Ferrari, a turbo V6 car that won the 1982 Constructors' title through a season of tragedy.
- Power
- 600 bhp
- Est. value
- $2.1m
About the Ferrari 126C2
The 126C2 replaced the ill-handling 126CK for 1982, with Harvey Postlethwaite designing Ferrari's first true monocoque, built from aluminium honeycomb panels, along with new suspension and much better aerodynamics. The 1.5-litre turbo V6 was developed to around 600 bhp in race trim and 650 bhp in qualifying, and the drivers set record times in testing. The season was overshadowed by Gilles Villeneuve's fatal accident in qualifying in Belgium and Didier Pironi's career-ending crash in Germany. Patrick Tambay, who won the German Grand Prix, and Mario Andretti were drafted in, and Ferrari still won the Constructors' Championship.
Ferrari 126C2 specs
The Ferrari 126C2 produces 600 bhp (447 kW).
| Make | Ferrari |
|---|---|
| Model | 126C2 |
| Years | 1982 |
| Type | Race car |
| Body style | Open-wheel single-seater |
| Country | Italy |
| Production | About 7 built |
| Engine | 1.5L twin-turbocharged V6 (Ferrari 021/2) |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,496 cc (1.5 litres) |
| Induction | Twin-turbocharged |
| Power | 600 bhp (447 kW) |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
How much is a Ferrari 126C2 worth?
A typical Ferrari 126C2 is estimated to be worth $2,140,000 (about £1,600,000).
Values are directional estimates for a typical example, not appraisals. Condition, mileage, history and specification all change what a real car is worth. Pound figures use the exchange rate of 3 November 2026. How values are estimated
Ferrari 126C2 rarity in CarSpot
The Ferrari 126C2 is a Unicorn card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 100 out of 100. The rarest tier: hypercars, one-offs and cars built in tiny numbers, typically fewer than about 500. A Unicorn card is worth 320 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
Rarity is a collectible game mechanic, not an assessment of real-world scarcity or value.
Ferrari 126C2 fun facts
- At Long Beach in 1982 Ferrari ran two full-width rear wings side by side, staggered fore and aft, as a protest against rivals' 'water-cooled brakes'. Gilles Villeneuve was disqualified from third.
- Chassis 061, which Tambay drove to victory in Germany and Andretti put on pole at Monza, is the only surviving original 126C2. It sold for $2,143,750 at RM Sotheby's Abu Dhabi in 2019.
- Tambay joined mid-season yet scored three podiums, including his German win, to finish fifth in the championship.
