General data |
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Grand Prix season/s |
1958 – 1960 |
Racing drivers |
Mike Hawthorn, Peter Collins, Luigi Musso, Wolfgang Graf Berghe von Trips, Olivier Gendebien, Tony Brooks, Jean Behra, Phil Hill, Chris Allison, Dan Gurney, Richie Ginther, Willy Mairesse |
Race numbers |
Various |
VIN span |
0001 – 0011 |
Number produced |
9 |
Presentation |
First test: 16.10.1957 in Modena by Peter Collins |
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Technical Specifications |
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Chassis |
Steel tube frame |
Length |
4030 mm |
Width |
1500 mm |
Height |
980 mm |
Wheelbase |
2160 mm |
Front track |
1270 mm |
Rear track |
1240 mm |
Front suspension |
Independent wheel suspension, double delta wishbones, coil springs, telescope shock absorbers, anti-roll bar |
Rear suspension |
De Dion rear suspension, transverse leaf springs, double trailing links per side, Houdaille shock absorbers |
Front tyres |
16“, 5.50 – 16“ |
Rear tyres |
16“, 6.50 – 16“ |
Tyres |
Tread tyres Englebert Racing |
Wheels |
Borrani wheels with wired spokes and central locking |
Front brakes |
Hydraulically operated aluminium drum brakes |
Rear brakes |
Hydraulically operated aluminium drum brakes |
Weight |
560 kg |
Fuel tank |
160 litres |
Body material |
Aluminium |
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Engine |
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Type |
143 – front engine, mounted in in inclined position to centre-line |
Number of cylinders |
V6 – 65° |
Displacement |
2417,3 ccm |
Bore and stroke |
85 x 71 mm |
Camshaft |
2 overhead per cylinderbank |
Valves |
2 per cylinder |
Valve control |
Valve springs |
Compression ratio |
9,5:1 |
Lubrication |
Dry sump |
Ignition |
Marelli double ignition |
Fuel management |
3 Weber twin carburettors, type 42 DCN |
Maximum power |
Approx. 280 hp – 8.500 rpm |
Gearbox |
4 gears + rev. |
Clutch |
Multi disc clutch |
Engine weight |
Approx. 128 kg |
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Team |
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Team manager |
Romolo Tavoni |
Design engineer/s |
Carlo Chiti |
Engine |
Vittorio Jano |
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VINs |
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0001, 0002, 0003, 0004, 0005, 0006, 0007, 0008, 0011 |