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4 May 1952: Giovanni Bracco and Alfonso Rolfo win the Mille Miglia



Model

250 S


Engine

Number of cylinders and arrangement


12 in 60° V.

Bore and stroke


73 x 58.8 mm.

Unitary and total capacity


246.1 / 2,953.21 cc.

Position


Front longitudinal.

Cylinder block and head


Light alloy.

Compression ratio


9:1.

Max. power output


230 bhp at 7,500 rpm; 75 bhp/litre.

Timing gear


2 valves per cylinder, 1 overhead camshaft.

Fuel feed


3 Weber 36 DCF carburettors.

Ignition


Single, coil-ignition with 2 distributors.


Transmission

Clutch


Dry, single-plate.

Gearbox


5 speeds + reverse.

Differential


Conventional.


Frame

Type and material


Monobloc in elliptic section steel tubes.

Front suspension


Independent, double wishbones, transverse lower leaf spring.

Rear suspension


Live axle, longitudinal semi-elliptic leaf springs.

Brakes


Drums, hydraulic control.

Fuel tank


150 litres.

Cooling system


1 front radiator.


Dimensions

Wheelbase and front/rear track


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

Weight empty


850 kg.

Tyres


5.50-16, rear 6.00-16.


Performance

Top speed


250 km/h.




Variants

Model


250 S Le Mans.

Fuel feed


3 Weber 36 IF 4/C carburettors.


Model


250 S (1956).

Compression ratio 9


1.

Max. power output


240 bhp at 7,500 rpm.

Fuel feed


3 Weber 40 DCZ carburettors.

Ignition


Double, coil.