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Ferrari 315 S

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1957

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The Ferrari 315 S, a pinnacle of Ferrari's 1950s racing lineage, was introduced in 1957 as a successor to the victorious Ferrari 290 MM of the 1956 Mille Miglia. It was powered by a formidable front-mounted 3.8 L V12 engine, capable of unleashing 360 PS and reaching a top speed of 290 km/h. The car's crowning achievement came in the 1957 Mille Miglia, where it secured the first two positions, with Piero Taruffi winning in his final race. Despite its brief reign, with a change in World Sports Car Championship regulations ushering in the 250 Testa Rossa in 1958, the 315 S's impact on Ferrari's racing legacy remains indelible​​.

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