General data  
Year/s of production 1955                                      
Presentation Geneva Motor Show, March 1956
VIN 0461 GT
Number produced 1
Design Felice Mario Boano
Manufactured by Felice Mario Boano
   
Technical specifications  
Chassis 513
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase 2600 mm
Front suspension Independent wheel suspension, double wishbones, coil springs, Houdaille shock absorbers
Rear suspension Rigid axle, longitudinal leaf springs, double trailing links, Houdaille shock absorbers
Front track 1354 mm
Rear track 1349 mm
Front tyres 6 x 16 in., Borrani wheels with wired spokes and central locking – two prongs
Tyres: 6.00 x 16
Rear tyres 6 x 16 in., Borrani wheels with wired spokes and central locking – two prongs
Tyres: 6.00 x 16
Front brakes Hydraulically operated aluminium drum brakes
Rear brakes Hydraulically operated aluminium drum brakes
Kerb weight Approx. 1250 kg
Body material Steel
Body type Cabriolet – two seats
   
Engine  
Type 112 – Colombo front engine
Number of cylinders V12 – 60°
Displacement 2953 ccm
Bore and stroke 73 x 58,8 mm
Camshaft 1 overhead per cylinder bank
Valves 2 per cylinder
Compression ratio 9:1
Ignition Single ignition
Lubrication Wet sump lubrication
Maximum power Approx. 220 hp – 7.000 rpm
Maximum torque Approx. 265 Nm (27 mkg) – 5.000 rpm
Carburettor 3 Weber downdraft twin carburettors, type 36 DCF
Gearbox 4 gears + rev.
   
Performance  
Top speed Approx. 240 km/h

 

Good to know:

  • First owner: Luigi Chinetti, sen.
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