General data  
Grand Prix season/s 1950
Racing drivers Albereto Ascari, Piero Taruffi
Race numbers Various
VIN 125 – C-04
Number produced 1
Presentation
   
Technical Specifications  
Chassis Steel tube box frame
Length 3937 mm
Width 1428 mm
Height 960 mm
Wheelbase 2420 mm
Front track 1278 mm
Rear track 1250 mm
Front suspension Independent wheel suspension, double wishbones, transverse leaf springs, Houdaille lever-type shock absorbers
Rear suspension De Dion rear suspension, transverse leaf springs, Houdaille lever-type shock absorbers, double trailing links per side
Front tyres 5.50 – 16“
Rear tyres 7.00 – 16“
Tyres Pirelli tread tyres
Wheels Borrani wheels with wired spokes and central locking
Front brakes Hydraulically operated bimetal drum brakes
Rear brakes Hydraulically operated bimetal drum brakes
Weight 850 kg
Fuel tank 195 litres
Body material Aluminium
   
Engine  
Type 101 – front engine
Number of cylinders V12 – 60°
Displacement 4101,7 ccm
Bore and stroke 80 x 68 mm
Camshaft 1 overhead per cylinderbank
Valves 2 per cylinder
Valve control Valve springs
Compression ratio 12:1
Lubrication Dry sump
Ignition Single ignition, 2 magnetos
Fuel management 3 Weber twin carburettors, type 42 DCF
Maximum power 335 hp – 7.300 rpm
Gearbox 4 gears + rev.
Clutch Multi disc clutch
Engine weight
   
Team  
Team manager Federico Giberti
Design engineer/s
Engine
Good to know:

  • Only raced at the following two races:
  • Nations Grand Prix Geneva – non Championship race, Racing driver: Alberto Ascari, retired/engine failure
  • Grand Prix Pedralbes Barcelona – non Championship race, Racing driver: Piero Taruffi, 3rd place
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