General data  
Year/s of production 1953 – 1954
Presentation Paris Motor Show, October 1953, S/N 0293 AL and S/N 0301 AL Turin Motor Show 1955, S/N 0355 AL
VIN span 0293 AL – 0355 AL
Number produced 12
Design Pinin Farina, Vignale
Manufactured by Pinin Farina, Vignale
   
Technical specifications  
Chassis 103 and 104
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase 2800 mm
Front suspension Independent wheel suspension, double delta wishbones, transverse leaf springs, Houdaille lever-type shock absorbers
Rear suspension Rigid axle, longitudinal leaf springs, double trailing links, Houdaille lever-type shock absorbers
Front track 1325 mm
Rear track 1320 mm
Front tyres 7.10 x 15 in., Borrani wheels with wired spokes and central locking
Rear tyres 7.10 x 15 in., Borrani wheels with wired spokes and central locking
Front brakes Hydraulically operated aluminium drum brakes
Rear brakes Hydraulically operated aluminium drum brakes
Weight Approx. 1150 kg
Body material Aluminium
Body type Coupé, Cabriolet or Berlinetta – in each case with two seats
   
Engine  
Type 104 and 108 – Lampredi front engine
Number of cylinders V12 – 60°,
Displacement Type 104: 4522,94 ccm Type 108: 4954,00 ccm
Bore and stroke 84  x 68 mm
Camshaft 1 overhead per cylinder bank
Valves 2 per cylinder
Compression ratio 8,4:1
Ignition Magneto ignition
Lubrication Forced feed lubrication
Maximum power Approx.  300 hp – 6.500 rpm
Maximum torque Approx. 392 Nm (40 mkg) – 5.000 rpm
Carburettor 3 Weber twin carburettors, type 40 DCZ / 3
Gearbox 4  gears + rev.
   
Performance  
Top speed Approx. 250 km/h
   
VINs  
  Left hand drive: S/N 0293AL, 0301 AL, 0307 AL, 0315 AL, 0317 AL, 0319 AL, 0327 AL, 0329 AL,  0337AL, 0339 AL, 0353 AL, 0355 AL
  Vignale Coupés: S/N 0301 AL, 0327 AL, 0337 AL
  Vignale Cabriolet: S/N 0353 AL
  Pinin Farina Coupés: S/N 0293 AL, 0307 AL, 0315 AL, 0317 AL, 0319 AL, 0329 AL, 0339 AL
  Pinin Farina Berlinetta Speciale: S/N 0355 AL: One-off for Gianni Agnelli, engine type 108

 

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