General data  
Year/s of production 1959
Presentation Turin Motor Show 1959
VIN 1517 SA
Number produced 1
Design Pinin Farina
Manufactured by Pinin Farina
   
Technical specifications  
Chassis 538 – Steel tubular frame
Length Approx. 4300 mm
Width Approx. 1770 mm
Height Approx. 1310 mm
Wheelbase 2420 mm
Front suspension Independent wheel suspension, double wishbones, coil springs, Dunlop hydraulic shock absorbers
Rear suspension Rigid axle, longitudinal leaf springs, double trailing links, Dunlop hydraulic shock absorbers
Front track 1359 mm
Rear track 1350 mm
Front tyres 6,5 x 15”, Borrani wheels with wired spokes and central locking
Rear tyres 6,5 x 15”, Borrani wheels with wired spokes and central locking
Front brakes Dunlop servo disc brakes
Rear brakes Dunlop servo disc brakes
Weight Approx. 1250 kg
Body material Aluminium
Body type Coupé Speciale – two seats
   
Engine  
Type 163 – Colombo front engine
Number of cylinders V12 – 60°
Displacement 3967,44 ccm
Bore and stroke 77 x 71 mm
Camshaft 1 overhead per cylinder bank
Valves 2 per cylinder
Compression ratio 8,8:1
Ignition Single ignition
Lubrication Forced feed lubrication
Maximum power Approx. 340 hp – 7.000 rpm
Maximum torque Approx. 412 Nm (42 mkg) – 4.000 rpm
Carburettor 3 Weber twin carburettors, type 42 DCN
Gearbox 4 gears + rev. and overdrive
   
Performance  
Top speed Approx. 260 km/h
Good to know:

  • First owner: Gianni Agnelli
  • Pinin Farina job no.: 15832

 

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