General data  
Year/s of production 1968 -1969
VIN 0866
Number produced 1
Design
Manufactured by
   
Technical specifications  
Chassis
Length 1968: 4200 mm 1969: 3720 mm
Width 1968: 2240 mm 1969: 2140 mm
Height 890 mm
Wheelbase 2450 mm
Front suspension Independent wheel suspension, double wishbones, coil springs, hydraulic telescope shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
Rear suspension Independent wheel suspension, double wishbones, coil springs, double trailings links, hydraulic telescope shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
Front track 1603 mm
Rear track 1591 mm
Front tyres 14 in., Campagnolo magnesium race rims – 5 spokes design and central locking
Rear tyres 15,5 in., Campagnolo magnesium race rims – 5 spokes design and central locking
Front brakes Girling ventilated disc brakes, mounted on wheel trunk
Rear brakes Girling ventilated disc brakes, mounted on wheel trunk
Weight 1968: 700 kg 1969: 680 kg
Body material Fiberglas
Body type Race spyder
   
Engine  
Type Mid-engine
Number of cylinders V12 – 60°
Displacement 1968: 6222,16 ccm 1969: 6900 ccm
Bore and stroke 92 x 78 mm
Camshaft 2 overhead per cylinder bank
Valves 4 per cylinder
Compression ratio 10,5:1
Ignition Single igniton, Dinoplex-Ferrari
Lubrication Dry sump lubrication
Maximum power 1968: Approx. 620 hp – 7.000 rpm 1969: 660 hp – 8.000 rpm
Maximum torque Approx. 589 Nm (60 mkg) – 5.600 rpm
Fuel management Lucas injection
Gearbox 4 gears + rev., longitudinal installed
   
Performance  
Top speed Over 300 km/h
Good to know:

  • Car only raced in the American CanAm series
  • Bodywork changes numerous times
  • Raced with and without rear wing
  • 1970: Bored up 512 M engines used

Short Racing History:

  • Las Vegas Stardust Grand Prix 1968: Racing driver: Chris Amon, no 29, retired
  • Laguna Seca 1969: Racing driver: Chris Amon, no 16, did not start
  • Watkins Glen 1969: Racing driver: Chris Amon, no 16, 3rd place

 

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