General data  
Year/s of production 1960                           
VIN 2209 GT
Number produced 1
Design Tradini
Manufactured by Piero Drogo – Carrozzeria Sports Cars Modena
   
Technical specifications  
Chassis 539C – Steel tubular frame, oval cross section, tube frame
Length –
Width Approx. 1690 mm
Height Approx. 1270 mm
Wheelbase 2400 mm
Front suspension Independent wheel suspension, double delta wishbones, coil springs, hydraulic telescope shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
Rear suspension Rigid axle, half elliptical longitudinal leaf springs, double trailing links, hydraulic telescope shock absorbers
Front track 1354 mm
Rear track 1350 mm
Front tyres 6 x 16 in., Borrani wheels with wired spokes and central locking – three prongs
Tyres: 185 x 16
Rear tyres 6 x 16 in., Borrani wheels with wired spokes and central locking – three prongs
Tyres: 185 x 16
Front brakes Hydraulically operated disc brakes
Rear brakes Hydraulically operated disc brakes
Kerb weight Approx. 1200 kg
Body material Aluminium 
Body type Berlinetta – two seats
   
Engine  
Type 168B – 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 9,7:1
Ignition Single ignition
Lubrication Dry sump lubrication
Maximum power Approx. 285 hp – 7.550 rpm  
Maximum torque Approx. 275 Nm (28 mkg) – 5.500 rpm
Carburettor 6 Weber twin carburettors, type 38 DCN
Gearbox 4 gears + rev.
   
Performance  
Top speed Approx. 250 km/h

 

Good to know:

  • First owner: Jo Schlesser. Sold 19 October 1960
  • Raced by Jo Schlesser in 1960 and 1961
  • 1967: New body by Drogo
  • 1979: Car stolen in France
  • 1981: Restoration: SWB body
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