General data  
Year/s of production 1962 – 1964                                         
Presentation Paris Motor Show, October 1962, S/N 3849
Turin Motor Show, November 1962, S/N 4053
VIN span 3849 – 5955                           
Number produced 350
Design Pininfarina
Manufactured by Scaglietti and Pininfarina
   
Technical specifications  
Chassis 539 U
Length 4410 mm
Width 1750 mm
Height 1290 mm
Wheelbase 2400 mm
Front suspension Independent wheel suspension, double wishbones, coil springs, Koni hydraulic telescope shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
Rear suspension Rigid axle, longitudinal leaf springs, double trailing links, Koni hydraulic telescope shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
Front track 1395 mm
Rear track 1387 mm
Front tyres 6,5 x 15 in., Borrani wheels with wired spokes and central locking – three prongs
Tyres: Pirelli or Dunlop 185 x 15
Rear tyres 6,5 x 15 in., Borrani wheels with wired spokes and central locking – three prongs
Tyres: Pirelli or Dunlop 185 x 15
Front brakes Hydraulically operated disc brakes
Rear brakes Hydraulically operated disc brakes
Kerb weight Approx. 1220 kg
Body material Steel
Body type Berlinetta – two seats
   
Engine  
Type 168U – 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 9,2:1
Ignition Single ignition
Lubrication Wet sump lubrication
Maximum power Approx. 240 – 250 hp – 7.500 rpm
Maximum torque Approx. 260 Nm – 5.500 rpm
Carburettor 3 Weber twin carburettors, type 36 DCS
Gearbox 4 gears + rev.
   
Performance  
Top speed Approx. 240 km/h
   
VINs  
  S/N 3849: Pininfarina Prototype
  S/N 3849 and 4335 renumbered/same car, ex Battista Pininfarina
  S/N 4053: Scaglietti Prototype
  S/N 4385: 250 GTO front
  S/N 4713: 330 LMB body
  S/N 5367: Used in various races, e.g. Tour de France Automobile 1964, Race driver: Charles Mueller/Heini Walter, no 167, 24th overall, 5th in class
  Right hand drive cars:
S/N 4435, 4655, 4845, 4945, 5013, 5143, 5441, 5461,  5463, 5467, 5521, 5693, 5697, 5715, 5733, 5735   

 

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