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Ghibli Spyder

 
 

 
 

 

 
 

   
 

Produced in 1969 with the 4.7 litre motor, the Ghibli Spyder ran the same mechanicals as the coupe.  A hardtop was available and in 1970 the Ghibli SS version, which had a 4.9 litre V8 was released.
   

Specifications:
 

Production Period:

 1969 - 1973
 

Designed By:

 Giorgetto Giugario
 

Body Built By:

 Ghia
 

Number Built:

 125
 

Dry Weight:

 1300 kg
 

Top Speed:

 265 kph
280 kph from 1970
 

Engine Type:

 Front, eight cylinders in 90º "V"
 

Bore and Stroke:

 93.9x85 mm
93.9x89 mm from 1970
 

Displacement:

 4709 cc
4930.6 cc from 1970
 

Compression:

 8.5:1
 

Engine Output:

 330 bhp @ 5500 rpm
335 bhp @ 5500 rpm
 

Valves & Actuation:

 Two OHV per cylinder with dual overhead camshafts on each bank
 

Carburettion:

 Free induction with 4 Weber 40DCNL carburettors - 42DCNF from 1970
 

Ignition:

 Single with one distributor - transistors from 1970
 

Lubrication:

 Forced with pressure and scavenger pumps
 

Drive:

 Rear wheel drive
 

Clutch:

 Dry single disc
 

Gearbox:

 5-speeds plus reverse - automatic available
 

Frame:

 Tubular
 

Suspension - Front:

 Independent with coil springs and telescopic shock absorbers
 

Suspension - Rear:

 Rigid axle with semi-elliptical springs and telescopic shock absorbers
 

Brakes:

 Hydraulically operated power assisted four wheel discs
 

Wheelbase:

 2550 mm
 

Front & Rear Track:

 1440 mm front; 1420 mm rear
 

Wheels:

 Light alloy discs 7.5 x 15
 

Tyres:

Pirelli 205x15