Ferrari 156 F1
The 'sharknose' Ferrari that won Phil Hill the world title in 1961, the first year of the 1.5-litre formula.
- Power
- 190 bhp
- Top speed
- 162 mph
About the Ferrari 156 F1
Built for the 1961 switch to 1.5-litre engines, the 156 F1 was mid-engined and wore a distinctive twin-nostril 'sharknose' intake. Ferrari began the season with a 65-degree Dino V6 before introducing Carlo Chiti's 120-degree unit, a 1,476 cc engine claimed to give 190 hp at 9,500 rpm. Phil Hill won the 1961 Drivers' title and Ferrari the manufacturers' cup, but the season was overshadowed at Monza, where Wolfgang von Trips's car became airborne after a collision with Jim Clark, killing him and fifteen spectators. Updated cars without the sharknose, fuel-injected from 1963, raced on until 1964, and Lorenzo Bandini scored the last win at the 1964 Austrian Grand Prix.
Ferrari 156 F1 specs
The Ferrari 156 F1 produces 190 bhp (142 kW). It has a top speed of 162 mph (260 km/h).
| Make | Ferrari |
|---|---|
| Model | 156 F1 |
| Years | 1961–1964 |
| Type | Race car |
| Body style | Open-wheel single-seater |
| Country | Italy |
| Engine | 1.5L naturally aspirated V6 (Ferrari Type 178) |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,476 cc (1.5 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 190 bhp (142 kW) at 9,500 rpm |
| Top speed | 162 mph (260 km/h) |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual (Ferrari Type 543/C) |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 420 kg (926 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 452 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Ferrari 156 F1 rarity in CarSpot
The Ferrari 156 F1 is a Unicorn card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 25 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 156 F1 fun facts
- Ferrari policy at the time meant every original 156 was scrapped, so the cars seen today are replicas.
- A V6 with a 120-degree bank angle fires once every 120 degrees of crankshaft rotation, which made the engine smoother at producing power.
- Similar nostril intakes appeared on five SP-series Ferrari sports racers of 1961 and 1962, also designed by Carlo Chiti.
