General data  
Year/s of production 1959 – 1960                                                     
Presentation Geneva and Turin Motor Show 1960
VIN 1739 GT
Number produced 1
Design Giorgio Giugaro
Manufactured by Nuccio Bertone
   
Technical specifications  
Chassis 539 – Steel tubular frame, oval cross section, attached tube frame
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase 2400 mm
Front suspension Independent wheel suspension, double delta wishbones, coil springs, hydraulic telescope shock absorbers
Rear suspension Rigid axle, longitudinal leaf springs, double trailing links, hydraulic telescope shock absorbers
Front track 1354 mm
Rear track 1348 mm
Front tyres 6 x 15 in., Campagnolo light alloy wheels, central locking – three prongs
Tyres: Pirelli
Rear tyres 6 x 15 in., Campagnolo light alloy wheels, central locking – three prongs
Tyres: Pirelli
Front brakes Disk brakes
Rear brakes Disk brakes
Kerb weight Approx. 1050 kg
Body material Aluminium
Body type Berlinetta Speciale with two seats
   
Engine  
Type 168B – 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 Approx. 9,2:1
Ignition Single ignition, outside spark plugs
Lubrication Wet sump lubrication
Maximum power Approx. 240 hp – 7.000 rpm
Maximum torque Approx. 255 Nm (26 mkg) – 5.500 rpm
Carburettor 3 Weber twin carburettors, type 36 DCL
Gearbox 4 gears + rev.
   
Performance  
Top speed Approx. 240 km/h
Good to know:

  • First owner: Dr. Ettore Wax, Genova – Italy

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