General data  
Year/s of production 1958                           
VIN 0853 GT
Number produced 1
Design Pinin Farina
Manufactured by Pinin Farina
   
Technical specifications  
Chassis 508C
Length Approx. 4395 mm
Width Approx. 1650 mm
Height Approx. 1397 mm
Wheelbase 2600 mm
Front suspension Independent wheel suspension, double wishbones, coil springs, Houdaille shock absorbers
Rear suspension Rigid axle, longitudinal leaf springs, Houdaille shock absorbers
Front track 1354 mm
Rear track 1349 mm
Front tyres 6 x 16 in., Borrani wheels with wired spokes and central locking – two prongs
Rear tyres 6 x 16 in., Borrani wheels with wired spokes and central locking – two prongs
Front brakes Hydraulically operated aluminium drum brakes
Rear brakes Hydraulically operated aluminium drum brakes
Kerb weight 1300 kg
Body material Steel
Body type Notchback coupé – two seats
   
Engine  
Type 128C – 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.
   
Performance  
Top speed Approx. 210 – 260 km/h, depending on transmission ratio

 

Good to know:

  • First owner: Prince Bertil of Sweden.
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