General data  
Year/s of production 1953                                
VIN 0334 MM
Number produced 1
Design Giovanni Michelotti
Manufactured by Alfredo Vignale
   
Technical specifications  
Chassis Steel tubular frame, oval cross section, welded cross beams (crosswise)
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 – two prongs
Rear tyres 6,0 x 16 in., Borrani wheels with wired spokes and central locking – two prongs
Front brakes Hydraulically operated aluminium drum brakes
Rear brakes Hydraulically operated aluminium drum brakes
Kerb weight Approx. 1050 kg
Body material Aluminium
Body type Coupé – 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

 

Good to know:

  • First owner: Karl Lanz/Bern – 1954
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