General data  
Grand Prix season/s 1960
Racing drivers Wolfgang Graf Berghe von Trips
Race numbers Various
VIN span 0008
Number produced 1
Presentation
   
Technical Specifications  
Chassis 523 – Steel tubular frame, reinforced with thin tube frame
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase 2160 mm
Front track
Rear track
Front suspension Independent wheel suspension, double delta wishbones, coil springs, telescope shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
Rear suspension Independent wheel suspension, double a-arms, coil springs, telescope shock absorbers
Front tyres 16“
Rear tyres 16“
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
Weight Approx. 560 kg
Fuel tank Approx. 126 litres
Body material Aluminium
   
Engine  
Type Mid-engine
Number of cylinders V6 – 65°
Displacement 1489 ccm
Bore and stroke 73 x 58,8 mm
Camshaft 2 overhead per cylinderbank
Valves 2 per cylinder
Valve control Valve springs
Compression ratio 9,8:1
Lubrication Dry sump
Ignition Magneti Marelli double ignition
Fuel management 3 Weber downdraft twin carburettors, type 38 DCNW
Maximum power Approx. 185 hp – 9.200 rpm
Gearbox 5 gears + rev.
Clutch Multi disc clutch
Engine weight
   
Team  
Team manager Mino Amorotti, Romolo Tavoni
Design engineer/s M. Fantuzzi, Carlo Chiti
Engine Vittorio Jano
Good to know:

  • 5th place by Wolfgang Graf Berghe von Trips – Grand Prix Italy/Monza 1960, no 22
  • 1st place in class Grand Prix Solitude 24.07.1960 by Wolfgang Graf Berghe von Trips
  • 3rd place Grand Prix Modena 1960 by Wolfgang Graf Berghe von Trips
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