General data  
Year/s of production 1961 (Spider California)/1971 conversion by  Zagato                    
Presentation Turin Motor Show October 1971
VIN 2491 GT
Number produced 1
Design Zagato
Manufactured by Zagato
   
Technical specifications  
Chassis 539 – Steel tubular frame, oval cross section – 250 GT SWB Spider California chassis
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase 2400 mm
Front suspension Independent wheel suspension, double delta wishbones, coil springs, Koni hydraulic telescope shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
Rear suspension Rigid axle, half elliptical longitudinal leaf springs, trailing links, Koni hydraulic telescope shock absorbers
Front track 1354 mm
Rear track 1350 mm
Front tyres 6.0 x 16 in., Borrani wheels with wired spokes and central locking – three prongs
Tyres: 185 x 16
Rear tyres 6.0 x 16 in., Borrani wheels with wired spokes and central locking – three prongs
Tyres: 185 x 16
Front brakes Disc brakes
Rear brakes Disc brakes
Kerb weight Approx. 1200 kg
Body material Aluminium
Body type Spider – two seats
   
Engine  
Type 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 9,2:1
Ignition Single ignition
Lubrication Wet sump lubrication, 9 litres oil
Maximum power Approx. 285 hp – 7.000 rpm 
Maximum torque Approx. 255 Nm (26 mkg) – 5.500 rpm
Carburettor 3 Weber twin carburettors, type 40 DCL6
Gearbox 4 gears + rev.
   
Performance  
Top speed Approx. 240 km/h

 

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