DETAILS

Engine

Front, longitudinal, vertical straight-eight, dual block and fixed heads in light alloy, two valves per cylinder, gear-driven double overhead camshafts. One triple-choke carburettor, two two-stage superchargers in series, two magnetos, dry sump lubrication.

Engine Displacement

1479 cc (58x70 mm)

Power and Torque

425 hp at 9300 rpm

Transmission

Rear-wheel drive, front-mounted multiple dry-plate clutch, four speeds + reverse

Chassis

Tubular longerons and sheet metal cross

Bodywork

Gran Premio

Suspension

Front: independent, trailing arms, transverse leaf spring, hydraulic and friction dampers. Rear: independent, De Dion axle, trailing arms, transverse leaf spring, hydraulic and friction dampers.

Brakes

Hydraulically actuated drums all round

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 2550 mm, Length: 4280 mm, Width: 1620 mm, Height: 1150 mm

Weight

710 kg

Max Speed

305 kph

Cars Producted

4 (existing cars modified)