General data  
Year/s of production 1958 – 1959
VIN span 0740 and 0776
Number produced 2
Design Pininfarina
Manufactured by Fantuzzi, Scaglietti
 
Technical specifications  
Chassis 534B
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase 2160 mm
Front suspension Independent wheel suspension, double wishbones, coil springs, telescope shock absorbers
Rear suspension Rigid axle, coil springs, telescope shock absorbers
Front track 1245 mm
Rear track 1205 mm
Front tyres 5,5 x 15 in., Borrani wheels with wired spokes and central locking
Rear tyres 6,0 x 15 in., Borrani wheels with wired spokes and central locking
Front brakes Disk brakes disc brakes, mounted on the wheel trunk
Rear brakes
Kerb weight
Body material Aluminium
Body type Racing spyder – two seats
 
Engine  
Type 157 – front engine
Number of cylinders V6 – 60° and 65°
Displacement 1984 ccm
Bore and stroke 77 x 71 mm
Camshaft V6 – 65°: 2 overhead per cylinder bank
V6 – 60°: 1 overhead per cylinder bank – 2nd generation
Valves 2 per cylinder
Compression ratio 9,8:1
Ignition Double ignition
Lubrication Dry sump lubrication
Maximum power Approx. 195 hp – 7.800 rpm
Maximum torque
Carburettor 3 Weber twin carburettors, type 42 DCN
Gearbox 5 gears + rev.
 
Performance  
Top speed Approx. 240 km/h
   
VINs  
  0740: Prototype, Scaglietti body, destroyed in fire, left hand drive
  0776: Fantuzzi body, right hand drive

 

Good to know:

Short Racing History:

  • S/N 0740: Coppa Sant Ambroeus Monza 1959: Racing driver: Giulio Cabianca, no 281, 1st place
  • S/N 0740: 300 km of Messina 1959, Racing driver: Giuglio Cabianca, 2nd place
  • S/N 0776: Governor’s Trophy Bahamas 1959: Racing driver: Ricardo Rodriguez, no 9, 2nd and 4th place
  • S/N 0776: Targa Florio 1960: Racing drivers: Pedro and Ricardo Rodriguez, no 172, 7th place
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