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A6GCS Berlinetta

 
 

 
 

        

   
 

Included in the production of the Tipo A6GCS Series II were six specially bodied cars - 4 coupes by Pininfarina (pictured) and spyders by Frua and Vignale.
   

Specifications:
 

Production Period:

 1953 - 1954
 

Designed By:

 Goachino Columbo
 

Body Built By:

 Pininfarina, Vignale and Frua
 

Number Built:

 5
 

Dry Weight:

 740 kg
 

Top Speed:

 235 kph
 

Engine Type:

 Front, vertical in-line 6 cylinder
 

Bore and Stroke:

 76.5 x 72 mm
 

Displacement:

 1985.6 cc
 

Compression:

 8.75:1
 

Engine Output:

 170 bhp @ 7300 rpm
 

Valves & Actuation:

 Two valves per cylinder with dual overhead camshafts
 

Carburettion:

 Free induction with three Weber 40DCO3 carburettors
 

Ignition:

 Double with Marelli ST65DTEM distributors or Marelli magnetos
 

Lubrication:

 Forced with pressure and scavenger pumps
 

Drive:

 Rear wheel drive
 

Clutch:

 Dry multi-disc
 

Gearbox:

 4-speeds plus reverse
 

Frame:

 Tubular with longitudinal and cross members
 

Suspension - Front:

 Independent, coil springs with Houdaille hydraulic shock absorbers
 

Suspension - Rear:

 Rigid axle, with leaf springs and Houdaille hydraulic shock absorbers
 

Brakes:

 Hydraulically operated wheel drums
 

Wheelbase:

 2310 mm
 

Front & Rear Track:

 1335 mm front; 1220 mm rear
 

Wheels:

 Spoked, 4.50 x 16
 

Tyres:

Pirelli 6.00x16 front and rear