Another look at the 1939 Delahaye Type 165 Figoni et Falaschi Cabriolet As one of the worlds most voluptuous supercars, this cabriolet design was first released at the 1938 Paris Motor Show. Basically built on a production-version of the V12 145 race car chassis, it received accolades for both radical performance and world class elegance. Furthermore, it is one of only a handful of cars to receive Delahayes rare V12 engine. Of all the cabriolet bodies that Figoni et Falaschi made, this sweeping design is their most harmonious. Dashes help split up the profile and conceal the engine bay vents as well as the door handles. Chrome brightwork runs along the sills and neatly wraps around the rear end brake lights. The Type 165 Figoni et Falaschi Cabriolet is an automobile from Delahaye, with rear wheel drive, a front mounted engine and a 2 door convertible/cabriolet body style. The 4.5 litre engine is a naturally aspirated, overhead valve, 12 cylinder that develops 175 bhp of power at 4500 rpm. Power is supplied to the wheels by means of a 4 speed manual transmission. Maximum quoted speed is 115 mph.
Posted on: Wed, 15 Oct 2014 12:27:13 +0000
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