General data  
Year/s of production 1956
VIN 0473 SA
Number produced 1
Design Giovanni Savonuzzi for Ghia
Manufactured by Carrozzeria Ghia
   
Technical specifications  
Chassis 514 – Steel tubular frame
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase 2800 mm
Front suspension Independent wheel suspension, double wishbones, coil springs, Houdaille lever-type shock absorbers
Rear suspension Rigid axle, longitudinal leaf springs, double trailing links, Houdaille lever-type shock absorbers
Front track 1455 mm
Rear track 1450 mm
Front tyres 6,5 x 16”, Borrani wheels with wired spokes and central locking
Rear tyres 6,5 x 16”, Borrani wheels with wired spokes and central locking
Front brakes Hydraulically operated aluminium drum brakes
Rear brakes Hydraulically operated aluminium drum brakes
Weight Approx. 1200 kg
Body material Aluminium
Body type Coupé – two seats
   
Engine  
Type 126 – Lampredi front engine
Number of cylinders V12 – 60°
Displacement 4962,8 ccm
Bore and stroke 88 x 68 mm
Camshaft 1 overhead per cylinder bank
Valves 2 per cylinder
Compression ratio 8,5:1
Ignition Single ignition
Lubrication Forced feed lubrication
Maximum power 340 hp – 6.000 rpm
Maximum torque Approx. 422 Nm (43 mkg) – 5.000 rpm
Carburettor 3 Weber twin carburettors, type 40 DCF
Gearbox 4 gears + rev.
   
Performance  
Top speed Approx. 220 – 260 km/h
Good to know:

  • First owner: Robert Wilke/USA

 

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