General data  
Grand Prix season/s 1963
Racing drivers John Surtees, Willy Mairesse, Lorenzo Bandini, Ludovico Scarfiotti
Race numbers Various
VIN span 0001 – 0003
Number produced 3
Presentation
   
Technische Datee  
Chassis Steel tube frame
Length 3900 mm
Width 790 mm
Height 810 mm
Wheelbase 2380 mm
Front track 1330 mm
Rear track 1380 mm
Front suspension Independent wheel suspension, double delta wishbones, coil springs, coaxial Koni telescope shock absorbers, mounted on the outside
Rear suspension Independent wheel suspension, Independent wheel suspension, delta wishbones at the bottom, single wishbone at the top, coil springs, coaxial Koni telescope shock absorbers, mounted on the outside, double trailing links per side
Front tyres 15“, 5.50 x 15“
Rear tyres 15“, 6.50 x 15“
Tyres Tread tyres Dunlop Racing
Wheels Borrani wheels with wired spokes and central locking
Front brakes Hydraulically operated Dunlop disc brakes
Rear brakes Hydraulically operated Dunlop disc brakes, mounted on gearbox
Weight Approx. 480 kg
Fuel tank Approx. 121 litres
Body material Aluminium
   
Engine  
Type Mid-Engine
Number of cylinders V6 – 120°
Displacement 1476,6 ccm
Bore and stroke 73 x 58,8 mm
Camshaft 2 overhead per cylinderbank
Valves 2 per cylinder
Valve control Valve springs
Compression ratio 10,5:1
Lubrication Dry sump
Ignition Magneti Marelli double ignition
Fuel management Bosch direct injection
Maximum power Approx. 205 hp – 10.500 rpm
Gearbox 6 gears + rev., mounted at the end of the Engine
Clutch Multi disc clutch
Engine weight
   
Team  
Team manager Eugenio Dragoni
Fahrzeug – Konstruktion Jano, Rocchi, Mauro Forghieri
Engine Mauro Forghieri
   
VINs  
  0001, 0002, 0003
Good to know:

  • First race: Grand Prix Germany/Nuerburgring
  • From 1963: Only two cars per team allowed
  • 4th place Constructors World Championship 1963 – 26 points.
  • 4th place Drivers World Championship 1963 by John Surtees – 22 points.
  • One Grand Prix victory by John Surtees – Grand Prix Germany/Nuerburgring

 

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