  Luigi Musso |
 Model 801 F1
Formula 1 racing car.
Years of activity 1957.
First race Argentine Grand Prix of 13.1.1957.
Engine 8 cylinders in 90° V, aspirated, front-mounted, light alloy cylinder block and head, press-fitted cast iron cylinder liners, 135 mm connecting rod, water cooled.
Bore and stroke 76 x 68.5 mm.
Unitary and total capacity 310.75 / 2,485.98 cc.
Compression ratio 11.5:1.
Max. power output 275 bhp at 8,400 rpm.
Timing gear 2 valves per cylinder, 2 camshafts per bank of cylinders, chain drive.
Fuel feed 4 Solex 40 PII vertical twin choke carburettors.
Ignition Double, with 2 Marelli magnetos.
Lubrication Forced with dry sump.
Transmission Rear. Dry twin-plate clutch, rear transverse gearbox with 5 speeds + reverse, in block with self-locking differential.
Gear ratios Variable depending on racing circuit.
Frame Type F1 8CL Steel tube structure.
Front suspension Double wishbones: double triangles, coil springs, telescopic dampers and anti-roll bar.
Rear suspension De Dion axle, 2 longitudinal struts, transverse upper leaf spring, Houdaille lever dampers.
Steering Worm and sector.
Brakes Bimetallic finned drums on all four wheels. Hydraulic control.
Tyres Front 5.50x16î, rear 7.00x16î. Englebert.
Rims Spoked, light alloy.
Wheelbase 2,280 mm.
Front/rear track 1,305 / 1,334 mm.
Length 3,850 mm.
Width 1,448 mm.
Height 962 mm.
Weight with water and oil 650 kg.
Fuel tank 200 litres. 2 side and 1 rear tank. (Aircraft fuel NO 100/130).
Bodywork Aluminium single-seater body.
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