Vittorio Jano
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Vittorio Jano was an Italian automobile designer of Hungarian descent, active in European racing car engine design from the 1920s through 1960s.
Jano and Lancia owner Gianni Lancia.
Jano (right) and carrozzeria engineer Medardo Fantuzzi left on 31 July 1962.
Jano (far right) with Lancia drivers Luigi Villoresi, Alberto Ascari and Eugenio Castellotti at the 1955 Valentino Grand Prix in Turin on 27 March 1955
Engine of Jano's Alfa P3 Type B - Note the twin gear driven superchargers.
Alfredo Ferrari
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Alfredo Ferrari was an Italian automotive engineer and the first son of automaker Enzo Ferrari. He was diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, and died aged 24. After his death, Ferrari named the
Vittorio Jano
…290 MM. The new series of the Jano-engined sports cars helped secure two World Sportscar Championship titles. With the encouragement of Enzo's son, Alfredo, the Jano's V6 engines pushed the bigger Lampredi and Colombo engines aside in some races. After Dino's death, Jano's "Dino" V6 became the basis for…
Ferrari before 1956
Dino Ferrari, aged 15, and his father, Enzo Ferrari, photographed in 1947
Dino Ferrari with father Enzo Ferrari at Scuderia Ferrari, date unknown; believed to be from around 1955–1956 or before.
Dino driving a Ferrari 125 GPC. Date unknown, thought to be around 1955–1956.