Pescara, 15 August 1947 - Franco Cortese, second in the Circuito di Pescara |
Model 159 S
Engine 12 cylinders in 60° V. Front longitudinal, light alloy cylinder block and head.
Bore and stroke 59 x 58 mm.
Unitary and total capacity 158.57 / 1,902.84 cc.
Compression ratio 8.5:1.
Max. power output 125 bhp at 7,000 rpm.
Timing gear 2 valves per cylinder, 1 overhead camshaft.
Fuel feed 1 Weber 30 DCF carburettor.
Ignition Single, coil-ignition.
Transmission Dry, multi-plate clutch, 5 speed gearbox + reverse.
Frame Monobloc in elliptic section steel tubes.
Front suspension Independent, double wishbones, lower transverse leaf spring, hydraulic dampers.
Rear suspension Live axle, longitudinal semi-elliptic leaf springs, hydraulic dampers and anti-roll bar.
Brakes Drums with hydraulic control.
Steering Worm and sector.
Wheelbase and front/rear track 2,420 / 1,255 / 1,200 mm.
Tyres Front 5.50-15.
Weight empty 750 kg.
Fuel tank 75 litres.
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