General data  
Year/s of production 1952
VIN 0232 AL
Number produced 1
Design Alfredo Vignale
Manufactured by Alfredo Vignale
   
Technical specifications  
Chassis 342 – Steel tube frame, oval cross section
Length Approx. 4550 mm
Width Approx. 1600 mm
Height Approx. 1430 mm
Wheelbase 2650 mm
Front suspension Independent wheel suspension, double wishbones, transverse leaf springs and Houdaille lever-type shock absorbers
Rear suspension Rigid axle, half elliptical longitudinal leaf springs, double trailing links, Houdaille lever-type shock absorbers
Front track 1325 mm
Rear track 1320 mm
Front tyres 6.40 x 15 in., Borrani wheels with wired spokes and central locking – 2 prongs
Rear tyres 6.40 x 15 in., Borrani wheels with wired spokes and central locking – 2 prongs
Front brakes Hydraulically operated aluminium drum brakes
Rear brakes Hydraulically operated aluminium drum brakes
Weight Approx. 1200 kg
Body material Aluminium
Body type Cabriolet – 2+2 seats
   
Engine  
Type 102 – Lampredi front engine
Number of cylinders V12 – 60°
Displacement 4101, 66 ccm
Bore and stroke 80 x 68 mm
Camshaft 1 overhead per cylinder bank
Valves 2 per cylinder
Compression ratio 8:1
Ignition Magneto ignition
Lubrication Forced feed lubrication
Maximum power Approx. 200 hp – 5.000 rpm
Maximum torque Approx. 37mkg – 3.000 rpm
Carburettor 3 Weber twin carburettors, type 40 DCF
Gearbox 4 gears + rev.
   
Performance  
Top speed Approx. 190 km/h
Good to know:

  • First Owner: Otto Wild, Switzerland – personal friend of  Enzo Ferrari

 

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