The A-Z of Racing Cars


Ferrari 290 S



Tuner
Country I
Year 1957
Engine Ferrari
Engine Type 60°V12
Cams 4
Valves/cyl 2.0000
Compression "9,0"
Bore 73.000
Stroke 69.500
Capacity (cc) 3491
Power (at revs) 330 HP/8000
Torque
Induction
Ignition 2 magnetos
Fuel system 6 Twin Webers 42 DCN
Chassis type Spaceframe
Body type spider
Designer
Front suspension "coil, wishbone"
Rear suspension "transverse leaf, de Dion"
Shock absorbers
Engine position front
Wheelbase (mm) 2400
Front track (mm)
Rear track (mm)
Weight (kg)
Drive rear
Number of gears
Gearbox Ferrari
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes
Front brake type drum
Rear brake type drum
Front rims
Rear rims
Tyres
Front tyres
Rear tyres
Maximum speed (kph)

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