Ferrari 246 F1
Ferrari's first V6 Formula One car, which carried Mike Hawthorn to the 1958 Drivers' Championship.
- Power
- 280 bhp
- Top speed
- 174 mph
About the Ferrari 246 F1
Built for 1958, when Formula One switched from alcohol fuels to aviation petrol, the 246 F1 paired a conventional front-engined chassis with the 2,417 cc Dino V6, the first V6 used in a Formula One car. It produced 280 hp at 8,500 rpm and drove through a four-speed gearbox. Mike Hawthorn won the 1958 Drivers' Championship with it, and Ferrari finished second in the Constructors' Championship. The enlarged 256 F1 of 1959 added disc brakes and a five-speed gearbox, and Tony Brooks won the French and German Grands Prix with it, though he was outpaced by the mid-engined British cars. Its final win came at the 1960 Italian Grand Prix at Monza, which the major British teams boycotted.
Ferrari 246 F1 specs
The Ferrari 246 F1 produces 280 bhp (209 kW). It has a top speed of 174 mph (280 km/h).
| Make | Ferrari |
|---|---|
| Model | 246 F1 |
| Years | 1958–1960 |
| Type | Race car |
| Body style | Open-wheel single-seater |
| Country | Italy |
| Engine | 2.4L naturally aspirated V6 (Ferrari Dino) |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,417 cc (2.4 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 280 bhp (209 kW) at 8,500 rpm |
| Top speed | 174 mph (280 km/h) |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual (Ferrari Type 523) |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 560 kg (1,235 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 500 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Ferrari 246 F1 rarity in CarSpot
The Ferrari 246 F1 is a Unicorn card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 33 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 246 F1 fun facts
- Its win at the 1958 French Grand Prix at Reims made it the first V6-engined car to win a Formula One Grand Prix.
- Its 1960 Italian Grand Prix victory was also the last Formula One win for a front-engined car.
- Ferrari reused the 246 name in 1960 for its first mid-engined F1 car and again in 1966 for its first three-litre F1 car.
