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Goodwood, 5 September 1959: Giorgio Scarlatti and Ludovico Scarfiotti in the Tourist Trophy



Model

196 S

Engine


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

Bore and stroke


77 x 71 mm.

Unitary and total capacity


330.67 / 1,983.72 cc.

Compression ratio


9.8:1.

Max. power output


195 bhp at 7,800 rpm.

Timing gear


2 valves per cylinder, 1 overhead camshaft.

Fuel feed


3 Weber 42 DCN carburettors.

Ignition


Single, coil-ignition.

Transmission


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

Frame


Tubular.

Front suspension


Independent, double wishbones, coil springs.

Rear suspension


Rear axle, coil springs.

Brakes


Dunlop discs.

Wheelbase and front/rear track


220 / 1,240 / 1,200 mm.

Tyres


Front 5.50-16, rear 6.00-16.

Weight empty


680 kg.




Variants

Model


246 S.

Engine


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

Bore and stroke


86.4 x 71 mm.

Unitary and total capacity


416.27 / 2,497.62 cc.

Compression ratio


11:1.

Max. power output


245 bhp at 7,800 rpm.

Timing gear


2 valves per cylinder, 1 overhead camshaft.

Fuel feed


3 Weber 42 DCN carburettors.

Ignition


Single, coil-ignition.

Transmission


Multi-plate clutch, 5 speed gearbox + reverse; ZF self-locking differential.

Frame


Tubular.

Front suspension


Independent, double wishbones, coil springs.

Rear suspension


Independent, double wishbones, coil springs.

Brakes


Dunlop discs.

Wheelbase and front/rear track


220 / 1,240 / 1,200 mm.

Tyres


Front 5.50-16, rear 6.00-16.

Weight empty


680 kg.


Model


246 S/I

Engine


6 cylinders in 65° V.

Bore and stroke


85 x 71 mm.

Unitary and total capacity


402.88/ 2,417.33 cc.

Compression ratio


9.8:1.

Max. power output


280 bhp at 8,500 rpm.

Timing gear


2 valves per cylinder, 2 overhead camshafts.

Fuel feed


Bosch injection.

Ignition


Double, coil-ignition.