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Lorenzo Bandini



Model

156 F1 Injection

Type


Formula 1 racing car.

Years of activity


1963/1964.

First race


Daily Express Trophy (Silverstone) of 11.5.1963.

Engine


Type 178. 6 cylinders in 120° V. Light alloy cylinder block and heads, press-fitted cast iron cylinder liners, 126 mm connecting rod. Water cooled. Rear-mounted.

Bore and stroke


73 x 58.8 mm.

Unitary and total capacity


246.1 / 1,476.6 cc.

Compression ratio


9.8:1.

Max. power output


205 bhp at 10,500 rpm.

Timing gear


2 valves per cylinder, 2 overhead cams per bank of cylinders and front chain drive.

Fuel feed


Bosch high pressure direct injection, pump driven by toothed belt.

Ignition


Double with two coil-ignition units.

Lubrication


Forced, dry sump.

Transmission


Rear. Dry, multi-plate clutch behind 565/C overhanging longitudinal gearbox with 6 speeds + reverse, plunger type limited slip differential.

Gear ratios


Variable depending on racing circuit.

Frame


Type 565/C. Steel tube frame.

Front suspension


Double wishbones: double overlapping triangles, coil springs and coaxial telescopic dampers.

Rear suspension


Double wishbones: upper arm, inverted lower triangle, coaxial springs/ dampers, 2 longitudinal struts.

Steering


Rack and pinion.

Brakes


Dunlop discs and callipers. Inboard at rear on the transmission housing. Independent hydraulic circuits.

Tyres


Front 5.00x15î, rear 6.50x15î. Dunlop.

Rims


Cast in light alloy. Front 6.50x15î. Rear 8.00x15î.

Wheelbase


2,380 mm.

Front/rear track


1,330 mm / 1,358 mm.

Length


3,900 mm.

Width


790 mm.

Height


810 mm.

Weight with water and oil


460 kg.

Fuel tank (litres)


121(2 side tanks). Petrol: NO 98/100.

Battery


18 Volt ìSafaî.

Bodywork


Aluminium single-seater body.