General data  
Year/s of production 1958 – 1960                                           
Presentation Paris Motor Show, October 1958, S/N 0989 GT
Paris Motor Show, October 1959, S/N 1499 GT
VIN span 0851 GT – 2081 GT                                      
Number produced 335 – 350
Design Pinin Farina
Manufactured by Pinin Farina
   
Technical specifications  
Chassis 508C, 508D, 508F
Length 4395 mm
Width 1650 mm
Height 1397 mm
Wheelbase 2600 mm
Front suspension Independent wheel suspension, double wishbones, coil springs, Houdaille shock absorbers
From 1960: Telescope shock absorbers
Rear suspension Rigid axle, longitudinal leaf springs, Houdaille shock absorbers
From 1960: Telescope shock absorbers
Front track 1354 mm
Rear track 1349 mm
Front tyres 6 x 16 in., Borrani wheels with wired spokes and central locking – three prongs
Rear tyres 6 x 16 in., Borrani wheels with wired spokes and central locking – three prongs
Front brakes Hydraulically operated aluminium drum brakes
From 1959: Disc braces
Rear brakes Hydraulically operated aluminium drum brakes
From 1959: Disc brakes
Kerb weight 1300 kg
Body material Steel
Body type Notchback Coupé – two seats
   
Engine  
Type 128C, 128D, 128F – 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 240 hp – 7.000 rpm
Maximum torque Approx. 260 Nm – 5.000 rpm
Carburettor 3 Weber twin carburettors, type 36 DCF
Gearbox 4 gears + rev.
From 1960: 4 gears plus electrically activated overdrive by Laycock-De Normanville
   
Performance  
Top speed Approx. 210 – 260 km/h, depending on transmission ratio
   
VINs  
  Prototypes:
0841 GT, 0843 GT, 0851 GT, 0853 GT
  Right hand drive:
1081 GT, 1083 GT, 1251 GT, 1437 GT, 1675 GT, 1677 GT, 1725 GT, 1973 GT, 1977 GT     
  Series 1: 0891 GT – 1493 GT
  Series 2: 1499 GT – 2081 GT

 

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