Featuring a single overhead camshaft per cylinder bank, the 196 S was driven by Collins first time out at Goodwood. The engine was modified to a single overhead camshaft V6 60° unit for endurance races in 1959 and 1960. A 2.4 litre version was also produced in 1960, the 246 S. The 296 S was also given a V6 engine, with an overall displacement of 1983.72 cm3. All three vehicles were designed by Scaglietti and Fantuzzi.
Type | front, longitudinal 65° V6 |
Bore/stroke | 85 x 87 mm |
Unitary displacement | 493.68 cc |
Total displacement | 2962.08 cc |
Compression ratio | 10 : 1 |
Maximum power | 221 kW (300 hp) at 7600 rpm |
Power per litre | 101 hp/l |
Maximum torque | - |
Valve actuation | twin overhead camshaft per bank, two valves per cylinder |
Fuel feed | three Weber 45 DCN carburettors |
Ignition | two spark plugs per cylinder, two magnetos |
Lubrication | dry sump |
Clutch | multi-plate |
Frame | tubular steel |
Front suspension | independent, unequal-length wishbones, coil springs, hydraulic shock absorbers, anti-roll bar |
Rear suspension | de Dion, twin radius arms,transverse leaf spring, hydraulic shock absorbers |
Brakes | drums |
Transmission | 4-speed + reverse |
Steering | worm and sector |
Fuel tank | capacity 177 litres |
Front tyres | 5.50 x 16 |
Rear tyres | 6.50 x 16 |
Type | two-seater spider |
Length | - |
Width | - |
Height | - |
Wheelbase | 2280 mm |
Front track | 1240 mm |
Rear track | 1240 mm |
Weight | - |
Top speed | - |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h | - |
0-400 m | - |
0-1000 m | - |