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11 May 1957: De Portago and Nelson in the Mille Miglia



Model

335 S


Engine


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

Bore and stroke


77 x 72 mm.

Unitary and total capacity


335.27 / 4,023.32 cc.

Compression ratio


9.2:1.

Max. power output


390 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, gearbox with 4 speeds + reverse, ZF self-locking differential.

Frame


Tubular.

Front suspension


Independent, double wishbone, coil springs.

Rear suspension


De Dion axle, coil springs.

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.