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Le Mans, 24 June 1950 - Raymond Sommer and Dorino Serafini in the Le Mans 24 Hours



Model

195 S


Engine


12 cylinders in 60° V, front longitudinal, light alloy cylinder block and head.

Bore and stroke


65 x 58.8 mm.

Unitary and total capacity


195.08 / 2,341.02 cc.

Compression ratio


8.5:1.

Max. power output


170 bhp at 7,000 rpm.

Timing gear


2 valves per cylinder, 1 overhead camshaft.

Fuel feed


1 Weber 36 DCF carburettor.

Ignition


Single, coil-ignition with 2 distributors.

Transmission


Multi-plate clutch, gearbox with 5 speeds + reverse, conventional differential.

Frame


Monobloc in elliptic section steel tubes.

Front suspension


Independent, transverse leaf spring and hydraulic dampers.

Rear suspension


Live axle, semi-elliptic longitudinal leaf springs, hydraulic dampers and anti-roll bar.

Brakes


Drums, hydraulic control.

Steering


Worm and wheel.

Wheelbase and front/rear track


2,250 / 1,278 / 1,250 mm.

Tyres


Front 5.50-15, rear 6.00-15.

Weight empty


720/780 kg.