General data  
Year/s of production 1966 – 1968                                
Presentation Paris Motor Show, October 1966, S/N 09021
VIN span 08769 – 11069
Number produced 330
Design Pininfarina
Manufactured by Scaglietti
   
Technical specifications  
Chassis 596
Length 4410 mm
Width 1725 mm
Height 1245 mm
Wheelbase 2400 mm
Front suspension Independent wheel suspension, double delta wishbones, coil springs, hydraulic telescope shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
Rear suspension Independent wheel suspension, double delta wishbones, coil springs, hydraulic telescope shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
Front track 1402 mm
Rear track 1417 mm
Front tyres 7 x 14 in., Borrani wheels with wired spokes or Campagnolo light alloy wheels
Tyres: Michelin 205 x 14
Rear tyres 7 x 14 in., Borrani wheels with wired spokes or Campagnolo light alloy wheels
Tyres: Michelin 205 x 14
Front brakes Dunlop servo disc brake
Rear brakes Dunlop servo disc brake
Kerb weight Approx. 1300 kg – steel body
Body material Steel or aluminium
Body type Berlinetta – two seats
   
Engine  
Type 226 – Colombo front engine
Number of cylinders V12 – 60°
Displacement 3286 ccm
Bore and stroke 77 x 58,8 mm
Camshaft 2 overhead per cylinder bank
Valves 2 per cylinder
Compression ratio 9,3:1
Ignition Single ignition
Lubrication Dry sump lubrication, approx. 14 litres oil
Maximum power 300 hp – 8.000 rpm
Maximum torque 314 Nm – 6.050 rpm
Carburettor 6 Weber twin carburettors, type 40 DCN9, 17 or 18
Gearbox 5 gears + rev., transaxle construction
   
Performance  
Top speed Approx. 270 km/h
   
VINs  
  1st Prototype:
S/N 08769
  Aluminium body:
09413, 09501, 09579, 09609, 09795, 09957 (RHD), 10025, 10103, 10207, 10245, 10269, 10311, 10881

 

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