Ferrari 158
Mauro Forghieri's 1.5-litre V8 Ferrari, the team's first monocoque F1 car and John Surtees's 1964 championship winner.
- Power
- 210 bhp
- Top speed
- 168 mph
About the Ferrari 158
Mauro Forghieri's 158 succeeded the V6 156 with a 1,489 cc 90-degree V8 and a stress-bearing semi-monocoque of aluminium panels riveted to a tubular steel structure, making it the first Ferrari Formula One car with monocoque construction. The V8 produced 210 hp at 11,000 rpm, and the lighter, nimbler 158 suited small, twisty circuits while the flat-12 1512 built on the same chassis was aimed at fast tracks. John Surtees won the 1964 Drivers' Championship and Ferrari the Constructors' title. For the last two races of that season the cars were entered by the North American Racing Team in white and blue instead of red.
Ferrari 158 specs
The Ferrari 158 produces 210 bhp (157 kW). It has a top speed of 168 mph (270 km/h).
| Make | Ferrari |
|---|---|
| Model | 158 |
| Years | 1964–1965 |
| Type | Race car |
| Body style | Open-wheel single-seater |
| Country | Italy |
| Engine | 1.5L naturally aspirated V8 (Ferrari Type 205/B) |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,489 cc (1.5 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 210 bhp (157 kW) at 11,000 rpm |
| Top speed | 168 mph (270 km/h) |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual (Ferrari Type 543/C) |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 468 kg (1,032 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 449 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Ferrari 158 rarity in CarSpot
The Ferrari 158 is a Unicorn card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 26 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 158 fun facts
- The white-and-blue NART entries of late 1964 were a protest over a dispute between Ferrari and the Automobile Club d'Italia about homologating a new mid-engined racing car.
- The 158 won only two World Championship races, yet that was enough for both 1964 titles.
- Three chassis were built as the flat-12 1512, one of the most powerful 1.5-litre engines, second only to Honda's RA271 V12.
