General data  
Year/s of production 1954
VIN 0359 GT
Number produced 1
Design Giovanni Michelotti
Manufactured by Alfredo Vignale
   
Technical specifications  
Chassis 508
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase 2600 mm
Front suspension Independent wheel suspension, delta wishbones, transverse leaf springs, Houdaille lever-type shock absorbers
Rear suspension Rigid axle, half elliptical longitudinal leaf springs, double trailing links, Houdaille lever-type shock absorbers
Front track 1354 mm
Rear track 1349 mm
Front tyres  6 x 16 in., Borrani wheels with wired spokes and central locking
Rear tyres  6 x 16 in., Borrani wheels with wired spokes and central locking
Front brakes Hydraulically operated drum brakes
Rear brakes Hydraulically operated drum brakes
Kerb weight Approx. 1050 kg
Body material Aluminium
Body type Coupé – two seats
   
Engine  
Type 112 – Colombo front engine
Number of cylinders V12 – 60°
Displacement 2953 ccm
Bore and stroke 73 x 58,8 mm
Camshaft 1 overhead per cylinder bank
Valves 2 per cylinder
Compression ratio 9:1
Ignition Single ignition
Lubrication Wet sump lubrication
Maximum power 220 hp – 7.000 rpm
Maximum torque Approx. 265 Nm (27 mkg) – 5.000 rpm
Carburettor 3 Weber twin carburettors, type 36 DCF
Gearbox 4 gears + rev.
   
Performance  
Top speed Approx. 220 km/h

 

Good to know:

  • First owner: Princess Liliane de Réthy of Belgium
  • First delivery: 1954
  • Original colour: Red. Today: dark anthrazit with white roof
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