General data  
Year/s of production 1953 – 1954                                                
Presentation Geneva Motor Show 1953
VIN span 0236 MM – 0356 MM  
Number produced 18
Design Pinin Farina
Manufactured by Pinin Farina
   
Technical specifications  
Chassis Steel tubular frame
Length Approx. 3988 mm
Width Approx. 1600 mm
Height Approx. 1257 mm
Wheelbase 2400 mm
Front suspension Independent wheel suspension ,double wishbones, transverse leaf springs, Houdaille lever-type shock absorbers
Rear suspension Rigid axle, longitudinal leaf springs, double trailing links, Houdaille lever-type shock absorbers
Front track 1300 mm
Rear track 1320 mm
Front tyres 5,5 x 16 in., Borrani wheels with wired spokes and central locking
Rear tyres 6,0 x 16 in., Borrani wheels with wired spokes and central locking
Front brakes Hydraulically operated aluminium drum brakes
Rear brakes Hydraulically operated aluminium drum brakes
Kerb weight Approx. 1050 kg
Body material Aluminium
Body type Berlinetta or Spider – in each case with two seats 
   
Engine  
Type 117 – Colombo front engine
Number of cylinders V 12 – 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 Approx. 240 hp – 7.200 rpm
Maximum torque
Carburettor 3 Weber quadruple carburettors, type 36 IF4C
Gearbox 4 gears + rev.
   
Performance  
Top speed Approx. 250 km/h
   
VINs  
  Berlinetta Pinin Farina – right hand drive:
0236 MM, 0250 MM, 0252 MM, 0254 MM, 0256 MM, 0258 MM, 0270 MM, 0276 MM, 0298 MM, 0310 MM, 0312 MM, 0316 MM, 0338 MM, 0340 MM, 0344 MM, 0352 MM, 0354 MM, 0356 MM

 

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