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Ferrari. Fiat. References. Aurelio Lampredi and his V12 engine at the 1951 Torino Motor Show. 1954 Ferrari 375 Plus V12 engine. Aurelio Lampredi (16 June 1917 – 1 June 1989) [1] was an Italian automobile and aircraft engine designer. Early career. Lampredi was born in Livorno, Tuscany.
Dec 8, 2023 · First Aurelio Lampredi, a former aircraft-engine designer, then four years later Colombo’s mentor Vittorio Jano, who continued development of Ferrari’s first V-12 another decade. Ferrari Colombo’s masterpiece grew from its original 1498 cc to a maximum 4943 cc in its final Ferrari 412i form.
May 30, 2019 · Aurelio Lampredi enjoyed a remarkable, and unique, career. At the age of 27, he was working on the design of one of the most elaborate and advanced aero engines created in World War II, an inverted W18 of 40 liters capable of producing more than 1,800 horsepower.
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Jul 7, 2014 · admin. Aurelio Lampredi, designer of the 4 1/2-litre Ferrari V12 engine which ended the domination of the supercharged Alfa Romeos in 1951, has died at the age of 71.
Jun 7, 2023 · Enzo Ferrari tasked engineer Aurelio Lampredi to design a Ferrari straight-six to take the fight to the Germans and the Brits. Lampredi had earlier developed both a large V12 for Ferrari, and a smaller inline-four. He would use the Inline-four design, specifically from the Ferrari 500 Mondial, as his starting point for the new six.
Dec 31, 2019 · Before his name was synonymous with one of the most recognisable internal combustion engines ever built, Aurelio Lampredi was busy ticking off the big hitters of Italy’s automotive industry from his CV. Piaggio, Isotta Fraschini, Reggiane and, in 1946, he found himself at the then-fledgling Ferrari.
