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Naples, 28 April 1957: Luigi Musso, third in the Naples Grand Prix



Model

156 F2

Engine


6 cylinders in 65° V. Front longitudinal position, light alloy cylinder block and head.

Bore and stroke


70 x 64.5 mm.

Unitary and total capacity


248.22 / 1,489.35 cc.

Compression ratio


10:1.

Max. power output


180 bhp at 9,000 rpm.

Timing gear


2 valves per cylinder, 2 overhead camshafts.

Fuel feed


3 Weber 38 DCN carburettors.

Ignition


Double, 2 magnetos.

Transmission


Multi-plate clutch, 4 speed gearbox + reverse; ZF self-locking differential.

Frame


Tubular.

Front suspension


Independent, double wishbones, coil springs, anti-roll bar.

Rear suspension


De Dion rear axle, transverse leaf spring, Houdaille dampers.

Brakes


Drums with hydraulic control.

Wheelbase and front/rear track


2,160 / 1,270 / 1,250 mm.

Tyres


Front 5.50-16, rear 6.50-16.

Weight empty


512 kg.




Variants

Model


156 F2 (1960).

Engine


6 cylinders 60° V.

Bore and stroke


73 x 58.8 mm.

Unitary and total capacity


246.1 / 1,476.6 cc.

Compression ratio


9.2:1.

Max. power output


150 bhp at 8,000 rpm.

Timing gear


2 valves per cylinder, 1 overhead camshaft.

Ignition


Single, coil-ignition.


Model


156 F2 (1960).

Compression ratio


9.8:1.

Max. power output


185 bhp at 9,200 rpm.

Timing gear


2 valves per cylinder, 2 overhead camshafts.

Fuel feed


3 Weber 42 DCN carburettors.

Ignition


Double, coil-ignition.