General data  
Year/s of production 1969 – 1973                            
Presentation Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) 1969, S/N 12851
VIN span 12851 – 17073
Number produced 124
Design Pininfarina
Manufactured by Scaglietti
   
Technical specifications  
Chassis 605 – Steel tubular frame, oval cross section, welded cross beams (crosswise)
Length 4425 mm
Width 1760 mm
Height 1245 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 1440 mm
Rear track 1453 mm
Front tyres 7,5 x 15 in., Borrani wheels with wired spokes and central locking
Later: Cromodora light alloy wheels – 5 spokes design and central locking
Tyres: Michelin 215/70 XVR 15
Rear tyres 7,5 x 15 in., Borrani wheels with wired spokes and central locking
Later: Cromodora light alloy wheels – 5 spokes design and central locking
Tyres: Michelin 215/70 XVR 15
Front brakes Ventilated steel disc brakes with 4-pod brake calliper and brake force booster
Rear brakes Ventilated steel disc brakes with 4-pod brake calliper and brake force booster
Weight Approx. 1680 kg – Euro version 
Body material Steel with aluminium parts
Body type Spider – 2 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 8,8:1
Ignition Single ignition
Lubrication Dry sump lubrication, approx. 16 litres oil
Maximum power 352 hp – 7.500 rpm
Maximum torque 440 Nm – 5.400 rpm
Carburettor Euro version: 6 Weber downdraft twin carburettors, type 40 DCN 20 or type 40 DCN 21
US version: 6 Weber downdraft twin carburettors, type 40 DCN 21/A
Gearbox 5 gears + rev., transaxle construction
   
Performance  
Top speed Approx. 275 km/h
   
VINs  
  Prototype:
S/N 12851 yellow, “Plexi” headlamps, First owner: Auto Becker, Düsseldorf, Germany
  Euro versions: 21
US versions: 96
Right hand drive cars: S/N 14371, 14373, 15841, 15909, 15917, 15963, 15969

 

Good to know:

  • From 1970: Plexiglas front end changed into retractable headlights
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