12 May 1957: Piero Taruffi wins the Mille Miglia |
Model 315 S
12 cylinders in 60° V, front longitudinal, light alloy cylinder block and head.
Bore and stroke 76 x 69.5 mm.
Unitary and total capacity 315.28 / 3,783,4 cc.
Compression ratio 9:1.
Max. power output 360 bhp at 7,800 rpm.
Timing gear 2 valves per cylinder, 2 overhead camshafts.
Fuel feed 6 Weber 42 DCN carburettors.
Ignition Double, 2 coil-ignition units.
Transmission Multi-plate clutch, 4 speed gearbox + reverse, ZF self-locking differential.
Frame Tubular.
Front suspension Independent, double wishbone, 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 315 S (Le Mans 24 Hours 1957).
Fuel feed 3 Solex carburettors.
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