General data  
Year/s of production 1952
VIN 0223 EL
Number produced 1
Design Alfredo Vignale
Manufactured by Alfredo Vignale
   
Technical specifications  
Chassis Europa
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase 2500 mm
Front suspension Independent wheel suspension, double wishbones, transverse leaf springs, Houdaille shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
Rear suspension Rigid axle, longitudinal leaf springs, double trailing links, Houdaille shock absorbers
Front track 1278 mm
Rear track 1250 mm
Front tyres 5.90 x 15 in., Borrani wheels with wired spokes and central locking
Rear tyres 5.90 x 15 in., Borrani wheels with wired spokes and central locking
Front brakes Hydraulically operated drum brakes
Rear brakes Hydraulically operated drum brakes
Weight Approx. 900 kg
Body material Aluminium
Body type Berlinetta – two seats
   
Engine  
Type 225 – Colombo front engine
Number of cylinders V12 – 60°
Displacement 2715 ccm
Bore and stroke 70 x 58,8 mm
Camshaft 1 overhead per cylinder bank
Valves 2 per cylinder
Compression ratio 8,5 – 9:1
Ignition Magneto ignition
Lubrication Wet sump lubrication
Maximum power Approx. 210 – 230 hp – 7.000 rpm
Maximum torque Approx. 265 Nm (27 mkg) – 5.000 rpm
Carburettor 3 Weber twin carburettors, type 36 DCF
Gearbox Type 212 – 5 gears + rev.
   
Performance  
Top speed Approx. 220 km/h

 

Good to know

General Information
Year of production 1952
Original exterior Color darkred
Original interior Color
 
Technical Information
Chassis number (S/N, VIN) 0223 EL
Chassis type Europa
Coachbuilder Alfredo Vignale
Body type Coupé – two seats
Body number
Assembly number
Engine type 225 – Colombo front engine
Engine number
Engine internal number
Steering RHD
 
Brief History
1952 Sold to Luigi Bertett – Italy
1997 Sold to Axel Urban – Urban Protrade GmbH – Hamburg, Germany
15.05. – 18.05.2014 Mille Miglia 2014: Francis Heyse – Jean Vande Vyvere – no. 231

 

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