 28 April 1956 - Eugenio Castellotti wins the Mille Miglia |
 Model 290 MM
12 cylinders in 60° V, front longitudinal, light alloy cylinder block and head.
Bore and stroke 73 x 69.5 mm.
Unitary and total capacity 290.88 / 3,490.61 cc.
Compression ratio 9:1.
Max. power output 320 bhp at 7,300 rpm.
Timing gear 2 valves per cylinder, 1 overhead camshaft.
Fuel feed 3 Weber 36 IR4/C1 carburettor.
Ignition Single, coil-ignition, or double with 4 coil-ignition units.
Transmission Multi-plate clutch, gearbox with 4 speeds + reverse, ZF self- locking differential.
Frame Tubular flat.
Front suspension Independent, double wishbones, coil springs.
Rear suspension De Dion axle, transverse leaf spring.
Brakes Drums, hydraulic control.
Wheelbase and front/rear track 2,350 / 1,310 / 1,286 mm.
Tyres Front 6.00-16, rear 7.00-16.
Weight empty 880 kg.
Model 290 S (1957).
Max. power output 330 bhp at 8,000 rpm.
Timing gear 2 valves per cylinder, 2 overhead camshafts.
Fuel feed 6 Weber 42 DCN carburettors.
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