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Ferrari 246 F1 66

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Category
  
Formula One

Designer(s)
  
Mauro Forghieri

Successor
  
Ferrari 312

Constructor
  
Scuderia Ferrari

Predecessor
  
Ferrari 1512

Chassis
  
Type 579/FL (in the Italian Grand Prix configuration), double wall of aluminum panels riveted to a tubular steel structure to form a stress-bearing semi-monocoque

The Ferrari 246 F1-66 (also known as 158/246) was a racing car used by Scuderia Ferrari and Reg Parnell Racing during the 1966 Formula One season. It was used in a total of 4 races by 3 drivers, achieving a second and a third place. It was used during the season alongside the Ferrari 312. The design and dimensions of the car were almost identical to the Ferrari 158, except for the bigger 2.4-litre engine; the chassis type used on both models was also the same (Type 579).

Complete Formula One World Championship results

(key) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap)

* Only 6 points which counted towards Ferrari's Championship total were scored using the 246; the remaining points were scored using the 312.

References

Ferrari 246 F1-66 Wikipedia