Ferrari 166 Explained

Ferrari used its 2 L (1995 cc/121 in³) V12 engine in a number of models, all called 166 for the displacement of a single cylinder. Most early 166es were sports cars built for racing, though a later line of GT cars launched the company's street model line.

The following models used the 166 name:

• 1948 Ferrari 166 F2 - Formula Two racer
• 1948 Ferrari 166 S - racing barchetta and coupé
• 1948 Ferrari 166 SC - motorcycle-fender Spyder Corsa racing roadster
• 1948 Ferrari 166 MM - Mille Miglia racing barchetta and coupé
• 1949 Ferrari 166 Inter - coachbuilt street coupé and cabriolet
• 1949 Ferrari 166 FL - Formula Libre racer
• 1950 Ferrari 166 MM Berlinetta Le Mans - racing berlinetta
• 1953 Ferrari 166 MM/53 - 'Mille Miglia' racing barchetta and coupé, updated for the 1953 season
• 1953 Ferrari-Abarth 166 MM/53 - racing barchetta and coupé

The 1965 Dino 166 P and 1967 Dino 166 F2 - a Formula Two used a 1,6 L V6 engine.