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'''Gioacchino Colombo'''<ref>Spelled alternately as "Gioachino"</ref> ([[Legnano, 9 January 1903–[[Milan]], 24 April 1988) was an Italian [[automobile]] [[engine]] designer. |
'''Gioacchino Colombo'''<ref>Spelled alternately as "Gioachino"</ref> ([[Legnano]], 9 January 1903–[[Milan]], 24 April 1988) was an Italian [[automobile]] [[engine]] designer. |
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Colombo began work as an apprentice to [[Vittorio Jano]] at [[Alfa Romeo]]. In 1937, he designed the 158 engine for the [[Alfa Romeo 158/159 Alfetta|Alfetta]] and caught the attention of [[Enzo Ferrari]], who asked Colombo to design a small [[V12 engine|V12]] for his [[Ferrari]] [[marque]]'s racing and road cars. The first [[Ferrari Colombo engine|Ferrari-Colombo engine]] appeared on 11 May 1947. Colombo's most successful work for Ferrari was a tiny 1.5 litre V12, first used in the Tipo 125, 159, and then [[Ferrari 166 S|166]] [[sports car]]s. This engine, also known as the "[[Ferrari Colombo engine|Colombo engine]]", was produced for road cars and endurance racing cars for more than 40 years in displacements up to 4.8 L. These included the 3.0 litre [[Ferrari 250]] racing, sports, and GT cars. |
Colombo began work as an apprentice to [[Vittorio Jano]] at [[Alfa Romeo]]. In 1937, he designed the 158 engine for the [[Alfa Romeo 158/159 Alfetta|Alfetta]] and caught the attention of [[Enzo Ferrari]], who asked Colombo to design a small [[V12 engine|V12]] for his [[Ferrari]] [[marque]]'s racing and road cars. The first [[Ferrari Colombo engine|Ferrari-Colombo engine]] appeared on 11 May 1947. Colombo's most successful work for Ferrari was a tiny 1.5 litre V12, first used in the Tipo 125, 159, and then [[Ferrari 166 S|166]] [[sports car]]s. This engine, also known as the "[[Ferrari Colombo engine|Colombo engine]]", was produced for road cars and endurance racing cars for more than 40 years in displacements up to 4.8 L. These included the 3.0 litre [[Ferrari 250]] racing, sports, and GT cars. |
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Colombo's engine was not as successful in [[Formula One]] racing. After stunning early success in the 166, the engine was [[supercharge]]d for use in [[Formula One]] but failed to perform well. |
Colombo's engine was not as successful in [[Formula One]] racing. After stunning early success in the 166, the engine was [[supercharge]]d for use in [[Formula One]] but failed to perform well. Unsatisfied with the results, Ferrari brought in fellow designer [[Aurelio Lampredi]] to create a large [[naturally aspirated]] V12, which replaced Colombo's. |
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Colombo left Ferrari in 1950 and returned to [[Alfa Romeo]], where he oversaw that company's racing efforts - including the Formula One World Championship success that year of [[Nino Farina]] and, in 1951, of [[Juan-Manuel Fangio]]. In late 1952, Colombo |
Colombo left Ferrari in 1950 and returned to [[Alfa Romeo]], where he oversaw that company's racing efforts - including the Formula One World Championship success that year of [[Nino Farina]] and, in 1951, of [[Juan-Manuel Fangio]]. In late 1952, Colombo moved on to [[Maserati]] where he created the [[Maserati 250F|250F]] [[Grand Prix motor racing|Grand Prix]] car. Two years later, Colombo headed to newly restarted [[Bugatti]] to work on the [[Bugatti Type 251|251]]. He then worked for [[MV Agusta]] in 1957-1970.<ref>{{cite web|author=Fox |url=http://www.modelfoxbrianza.it/Progettisti.htm |title=Prottegisti in Ferrari |publisher=Modelfoxbrianza.it |date=2012-02-05 |access-date=2012-06-23}}</ref> |
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Colombo died in Milan in 1988. |
Colombo died in Milan in 1988. |
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Revision as of 21:47, 1 December 2023
Gioacchino Colombo[1] (Legnano, 9 January 1903–Milan, 24 April 1988) was an Italian automobile engine designer.
Biography
Colombo began work as an apprentice to Vittorio Jano at Alfa Romeo. In 1937, he designed the 158 engine for the Alfetta and caught the attention of Enzo Ferrari, who asked Colombo to design a small V12 for his Ferrari marque's racing and road cars. The first Ferrari-Colombo engine appeared on 11 May 1947. Colombo's most successful work for Ferrari was a tiny 1.5 litre V12, first used in the Tipo 125, 159, and then 166 sports cars. This engine, also known as the "Colombo engine", was produced for road cars and endurance racing cars for more than 40 years in displacements up to 4.8 L. These included the 3.0 litre Ferrari 250 racing, sports, and GT cars.
Colombo's engine was not as successful in Formula One racing. After stunning early success in the 166, the engine was supercharged for use in Formula One but failed to perform well. Unsatisfied with the results, Ferrari brought in fellow designer Aurelio Lampredi to create a large naturally aspirated V12, which replaced Colombo's.
Colombo left Ferrari in 1950 and returned to Alfa Romeo, where he oversaw that company's racing efforts - including the Formula One World Championship success that year of Nino Farina and, in 1951, of Juan-Manuel Fangio. In late 1952, Colombo moved on to Maserati where he created the 250F Grand Prix car. Two years later, Colombo headed to newly restarted Bugatti to work on the 251. He then worked for MV Agusta in 1957-1970.[2]
Colombo died in Milan in 1988.
References
- ^ Spelled alternately as "Gioachino"
- ^ Fox (2012-02-05). "Prottegisti in Ferrari". Modelfoxbrianza.it. Retrieved 2012-06-23.
Bibliography
- Colombo, Gioachino (1985). Origins of the Ferrari Legend. Sparkford Nr. Yeovil, Somerset BA22 7JJ, England: Haynes Publishing Group. ISBN 0-85429-624-7.
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