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3500GT  (Vignale) Spyder

 
 

 
 

 

 
 

   
 

The car featured above is in fact one of two prototypes developed Vignale prior to production. The production cars carried both the GT and GTI designation, reflecting the changes from carburettor to the Lucas Fuel injection during the life of the vehicle.  The cars were not of 'Superleggera' construction.
   

Specifications:
 

Production Period:

 1959 - 1964
 

Designed By:

 Giovanni Michelotti
 

Body Built By:

 Vignale, 2+2 seater
 

Number Built:

 251
 

Dry Weight:

 1200 kg
 

Top Speed:

 230 kph - 240 kph for fuel injection version
 

Engine Type:

 Front, in-line six cylinders
 

Bore and Stroke:

 86 x 100 mm
 

Displacement:

 3485.3 cc
 

Compression:

 8.5:1 - 8.8:1 for injected version
 

Engine Output:

 225 bhp @ 5500 rpm
235 bhp @ 5800 rpm for injected version
 

Valves & Actuation:

 Two OHV per cylinder with dual overhead camshafts
 

Carburettion:

 Free induction with 3 Weber 42DCOE - Lucas indirect injection from 1961
 

Ignition:

 Double coil with distributor
 

Lubrication:

 Forced by pressure pump
 

Drive:

 Rear wheel drive
 

Clutch:

 Dry single plate
 

Gearbox:

 4-speed plus reverse
5-speed plus reverse from 1960
 

Frame:

 Tubular
 

Suspension - Front:

 Independent with coil springs and Girling telescopic shock absorbers
 

Suspension - Rear:

 Rigid axle with semi-elliptical leaf springs and Girling telescopic shock absorbers
 

Brakes:

 Hydraulically operated with booster, front discs and rear drums.  Discs all round from 1961
 

Wheelbase:

 2500 mm
 

Front & Rear Track:

 1390 mm front; 1360 mm rear
 

Wheels:

 Disc (Spoked optional) 6.00x16
 

Tyres:

Pirelli 6.50x16; Firestone 6.00x16