General data  
Year/s of production 1975                                       
Presentation Geneva Motor Show 1975
VIN 15965
Number produced 1
Design Giovanni Michelotti
Manufactured by Giovanni Michelotti
   
Technical specifications  
Chassis 605 – Steel tubular frame, oval cross section, welded cross beams (crosswise)
Length 4450 mm
Width 1879 mm
Height 1230 mm
Wheelbase 2400 mm
Front suspension Independent wheel suspension, double delta wishbones, coil springs, Koni hydraulic telescope shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
Rear suspension Independent wheel suspension, double delta wishbones, coil springs, Koni hydraulic telescope shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
Front track 1484 mm
Rear track 1534 mm
Front tyres 9 x 15 in., Cromodora light alloy wheels – 5 spokes design and central locking – three prongs
Rear tyres 11 x 15 in., Cromodora light alloy wheels – 5 spokes design and central locking – three prongs
Front brakes Ventilated steel disc brakes with 4-pod brake calliper – servo assisted
Rear brakes Ventilated steel disc brakes with 4-pod brake calliper – servo assisted
Weight Approx. 1500 kg
Body material Steel with aluminium parts
Body type Berlinetta, removable roof mid-section – two seats
   
Engine  
Type 251 – Colombo front engine
Number of cylinders V12 – 60°
Displacement 4390 ccm
Bore and stroke 81 x 71 mm
Camshaft 2 overhead per cylinder bank
Valves 2 per cylinder
Compression ratio 9:1
Ignition Single ignition, 2 ignition distributors
Lubrication Dry sump lubrication
Maximum power Approx. 352 – 402 hp – 8.300 rpm
Maximum torque
Carburettor 6 Weber downdraft twin carburettors, type 40 DCN 21
Gearbox 5 gears + rev.
   
Performance  
Top speed Approx. 280 km/h

 

Good to know:

  • First owner: Luigi Chinetti

Short Racing History:

  • 24 Hours Le Mans 1975: Team N.A.R.T., Racing drivers: Malcher/Langlois, no 46, withdrawn – argument with organizers
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