General data  
Year/s of production 1957 – 1960
VIN span 0769 GT – 1715 GT
Number produced 51
Design Pinin Farina
Manufactured by Scaglietti
   
Technical Specification  
Chassis 508C, 508D
Length 4400 mm
Width 1650 mm
Height 1400 mm
Wheelbase 2600 mm
Front suspension Independent wheel suspension, double delta wishbones, coil springs, Houdaille shock absorbers
Rear suspension Rigid axle, longitudinal leaf springs, double trailing links, Houdaille shock absorbers
From 1958: 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
Tyres: 6.00 x 16
Rear tyres 6 x 16 in., Borrani wheels with wired spokes and central locking
Tyres: 6.00 x 16
Front brakes Hydraulically operated aluminium drum brakes
From S/N 1653 GT: Disc brakes
Rear brakes Hydraulically operated aluminium drum brakes
From S/N 1653 GT: Disc brakes
Kerb weight Approx. 1000 – 1100 kg
Body material Steel, aluminium
Body type Spider – two seats
   
Engine  
Type 128C, 128D, 128F, 168 – 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 9,6:1
Ignition Single ignition
Lubrication Wet sump lubrication
Maximum power 240 – 280 hp – 7.000 rpm
Maximum torque Approx. 255 Nm (26mkg) – 5.000 rpm
Carburettor 3 Weber twin carburettors
Gearbox 4 gears + rev.
   
Performance  
Top speed Approx. 220 km/h
   
VINs  
  Prototype:
0769 GT
  Serial production:
0919 GT, 0923 GT, 0927 GT, 0929 GT, 0935 GT, 0937 GT, 0939 GT, 0965 GT, 1011 GT, 1055 GT, 1057 GT, 1073 GT, 1077 GT, 1085 GT, 1183 GT, 1203 GT, 1215 GT, 1217 GT, 1235 GT, 1253 GT, 1283 GT, 1307 GT, 1379 GT, 1411 GT, 1413 GT, 1425 GT, 1431 GT, 1451 GT, 1459 GT, 1487 GT, 1489 GT, 1497 GT, 1501 GT, 1503 GT, 1505 GT, 1507 GT, 1525 GT, 1527 GT, 1575 GT, 1581 GT, 1603 GT, 1615 GT, 1627 GT, 1639 GT, 1641 GT, 1663 GT, 1675 GT, 1685 GT, 1699 GT, 1715 GT
  Competizione with aluminium or steel body:
1085 GT, 1451 GT, 1487 GT (steel) , 1603 GT, 1615 GT, 1627 GT, 1639 GT, 1641 GT, 1699 GT

Good to know:

  • S/N 1451 GT: 24 Hours Le Mans 1959: Racing drivers: Bob Grossmann/Fernand Tavano, no 16, 1st in class, 5th overall
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