  Montecarlo, 22 May 1966: Lorenzo Bandini, second in the Monaco Grand Prix |
 Model 246 F1-66
Formula 1 racing car. Years of activity 1966. First race Siracusa Grand Prix of 1.5.1966 Engine Type 228. Rear-mounted. 6 cylinders in 65° V, with light alloy cylinder block and head. Press-fitted cast iron cylinder liners. 126 mm connecting rod. Water cooled. Bore and stroke 90 x 63 mm. Unitary and total capacity 400.789 / 2,404.734 cc. Compression ratio 11.2:1. Max. power output 249 bhp at 8,500 rpm. Timing gear 2 valves per cylinder, 2 overhead camshafts per bank of cylinders. Fuel feed Lucas indirect injection. Ignition Marelli SB 266 DTEM distributor. Transmission Rear. Dry, multi-plate clutch, 597 gearbox with 5 speeds + reverse. Gear ratios Variable depending on racing circuit. Frame Type 579/FL (in the Italian G. P. configuration). Double wall of aluminium panels riveted to steel tube structure to form a stress-bearing semi-monococque. Front suspension Double wishbones: upper rocker arm, lower triangle, coil springs and inboard coaxial dampers. Rear suspension Double wishbones: upper arm, inverted lower triangle, coaxial spring/damper units, 2 longitudinal struts per side. Steering Rack and pinion. Brakes Girling discs. Inboard at rear mounted of differential housing, independent circuits with double pump. Tyres Front 5.50x14î, rear 7.00x14î. Dunlop. Rims Cast in light alloy. Front 7.50x13î, rear 9.50x13î. Wheelbase 2,380 mm. Front/rear track 1,368 mm / 1,360 mm. Length 3,950 mm. Width 697 mm. Height 768 mm. Weight with water and oil 468 kg. Fuel tank 125 litres (2 side tanks). Petrol NO 98/100. Battery 12 Volt Safa. Bodywork Single-seater aluminium body and composite elements. |
