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Founding Era · 1948–1953

166 MM

Engine
V12
Displacement
1.995 L
Power
140 hp
Gearbox / layout
5MT / FR
Weight
650 kg
Top speed
220 km/h

Profile & significance

The “MM” commemorated the Mille Miglia and the Touring barchetta became one of the defining early Ferraris. Typical specification was the 1,995-cc Colombo V12 at about 140 hp, five-speed, tubular frame, drums and roughly 650-kg competition weight. The model’s status rests on major sports-car success, including Ferrari’s first Le Mans overall victory in 1949. Gianni Agnelli’s 166 MM Touring barchetta, chassis 0064 M, is specifically celebrated by Ferrari. Approximately four dozen MM-series cars are generally counted, but rebodies and upgrades complicate totals. Strong documented cars occupy roughly a $3–8+ million band, with important competition chassis above it.

Talking points

  • The “MM” commemorated the Mille Miglia and the Touring barchetta became one of the defining early Ferraris.
  • Typical specification was the 1,995-cc Colombo V12 at about 140 hp, five-speed, tubular frame, drums and roughly 650-kg competition weight.
  • The model’s status rests on major sports-car success, including Ferrari’s first Le Mans overall victory in 1949.
  • Gianni Agnelli’s 166 MM Touring barchetta, chassis 0064 M, is specifically celebrated by Ferrari.
  • Approximately four dozen MM-series cars are generally counted, but rebodies and upgrades complicate totals.
  • Strong documented cars occupy roughly a $3–8+ million band, with important competition chassis above it.

Raw archive entry

166 MM 1.995L V12 ≈140 5MT / FR ≈650 ≈220 ≈47 MM family