Ferrari 125S (diecast 1:18, Hot Wheels Elite)
- Ferrari 125S (from 1947)
- Hot Wheels Elite
- 1:18
- Showcase model / No engine
- diecast
- Dunkelrot
- In near mint condition
- Original packaging exists
- Not for sale
Introduction to the model: Hot Wheels Elite Ferrari 125S in 1/18 scale
The model car presented here is a precise replica of one of the most famous vehicles in automotive history, the Ferrari 125S. This miniature model in 1/18 scale, manufactured by Hot Wheels Elite, stands out for its attention to detail and is part of the collection of Modelly member "Fred". The Ferrari 125S, built in 1947, is a significant milestone in automotive history and is considered the first racing car produced under the Ferrari name. Manfred Jantke, a German motorsport journalist, once said that the 125S stands as a symbol and icon of Ferrari's beginnings.
The history of the Ferrari 125S: Technical details and background
The Ferrari 125S was first introduced in 1947 and was the first vehicle to be entirely built under the Ferrari label. Enzo Ferrari, the founder of Scuderia Ferrari, personally named and designed the car. His goal was to create a car that could not only deliver outstanding performance on the race track but also be technologically innovative. The 125S featured a 1.5-liter V12 engine developed by talented engineer Gioachino Colombo. This engine delivered an impressive 118 horsepower at 6,800 revolutions per minute and was known for its reliability and efficiency.
Technical details and significant events in 1947
The 125S featured a tubular frame chassis and was equipped with a front-mid-engine configuration, giving it exceptional balance and handling characteristics. The suspension consisted of double wishbones at the front and a live axle at the rear, which was considered top technology at the time. In addition to the technical innovations, it is interesting to consider some significant events of the year 1947 to provide a temporal context: In 1947, India gained independence from Britain, Jackie Robinson became the first African American to play in Major League Baseball, and the song "White Christmas" by Bing Crosby was a worldwide hit.
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