General data  
Year/s of production 1961                           
Presentation Press conference Maranello, February 1961
VINs 0790 and 0796
Number produced 2
Design Fantuzzi
Manufactured by Fantuzzi
   
Technical specifications  
Chassis 561
Length 4065 mm
Width 1480 mm
Height 1069 mm
Wheelbase 2300 mm
Front suspension Independent wheel suspension, double wishbones, coil springs, telescope shock absorbers
Rear suspension Independent wheel suspension, double wishbones, coil springs, telescope shock absorbers
Front track 1310 mm
Rear track 1300 mm
Front tyres 5,5 x 15 in., Borrani wheels with wired spokes and central locking
Rear tyres 7,0 x 15 in., Borrani wheels with wired spokes and central locking
Front brakes Disc brakes
Rear brakes Disc brakes, mounted on differential
Kerb weight 750 kg
Body material Aluminium
Body type Racing spyder
   
Engine  
Type Ferrari/Jano mid engine
Number of cylinders V6 – 65°
Displacement 2417 ccm
Bore and stroke 85 x 71 mm
Camshaft 2 overhead per cylinder bank
Valves 2 per cylinder
Compression ratio 9,8:1
Ignition Double ignition
Lubrication Dry sump lubrication
Maximum power Approx. 270 hp – 8.000 rpm
Maximum torque
Carburettor 3 Weber twin carburettors, type 42 DCN
Gearbox Longitudinal flange mounted at the end of the engine
   
Performance  
Top speed Approx. 270 km/h

 

Good to know:

  • S/N 0796: Targa Florio winner 1962: Race drivers: Willy Mairesse/Ricardo Rodriguez/Oliver Gendebien, no 152
  • S/N 0790: 1000 km Nuerburgring winner 1962: Race drivers: Phil Hill/Oliver Gendebien, no 92
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