Overview
1962
286 SP
This second model that debuted at the 1962 press conference is very similar indeed to the 196 SP both in terms of dimensions and styling. The body, in fact, was built to comply with the new FIA regulations with a windscreen and tail that were much lower than the previous 246 SP prototype’s. The engine was not a Dino as the angle between the two cylinder banks was 60° and not 65° and could really have been considered half a 12-cylinder. This model had no successor because the big V6 was abandoned in favour of the new V8 engines.
Specifications
V6 Engine
| Type | rear, longitudinal 60° V6 |
| Bore/stroke | 90 x 75 mm |
| Unitary displacement | 477.13 cc |
| Total displacement | 2862.78 cc |
| Compression ratio | 9.5 : 1 |
| Maximum power | 191 kW (260 hp) at 6800 rpm |
| Power per litre | 91 hp/l |
| Maximum torque | - |
| Valve actuation | single overhead camshaft per bank, two valves per cylinder |
| Fuel feed | three Weber 42 DCN carburettors |
| Ignition | single spark plug per cylinder, single coil |
| Lubrication | dry sump |
| Clutch | multi-plate |
| Frame | tubular steel |
| Front suspension | independent, unequal-length wishbones, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, anti-roll bar |
| Rear suspension | independent, unequal-length wishbones, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers |
| Brakes | discs |
| Transmission | 5-speed + reverse |
| Steering | rack-and-pinion |
| Fuel tank | - |
| Front tyres | 5.25 x 15 |
| Rear tyres | 7.00 x 15 |
| Type | two-seater spider |
| Length | 4060 mm |
| Width | 1480 mm |
| Height | 970 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2320 mm |
| Front track | - |
| Rear track | - |
| Weight | 620 kg (dry) |
| Top speed | - |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | - |
| 0-400 m | - |
| 0-1000 m | - |