General data  
Year/s of production 1961
VIN 2429 GT
Number produced 1
Design Pininfarina
Manufactured by Pininfarina
   
Technical specifications   
Chassis 539/61 – Steel tubular frame, oval cross section, tube frame
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase 2400 mm
Front suspension Independent wheel suspension, double delta wishbones, coil springs, hydraulic telescope shock absorbers
Rear suspension Rigid axle, half elliptical longitudinal leaf springs, double trailing links, hydraulic telescope shock absorbers
Front track 1354 mm
Rear track 1348 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 Disc brakes
Rear brakes Disc brakes
Kerb weight
Body material Aluminium
Body type 400 Superamerica Coupé Aerodinamico – two seats
   
Engine  
Type 168/61 – 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 9,5:1
Ignition Single ignition, outside sparkplugs
Lubrication Wet sump lubrication
Maximum power Approx. 285 hp – 7.500 rpm
Maximum torque Approx. 270 Nm – 5.500 rpm
Carburettor 3 Weber twin carburettors, type 46 DCF/3
Gearbox 4 gears + rev.
   
Performance  
Top speed Approx. 260 km/h

 

Good to know:

  • First owner: Paul Villard/Paris
  • Pininfarina job no. 99528
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