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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.