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Mistral Spyder

 
 

 
 

 

 
 

Produced initially with a 3.5 litre motor, this was dropped a few months after the car was presented in Geneva in 1964 and the car was equipped with the 3.7 litre motor. From 1966, the 4.0 litre version of the motor was available.
   

Specifications:
 

Production Period:

 1964 - 1970
 

Designed By:

 Frua
 

Body Built By:

 Maggiora - 2 seater
 

Number Built:

 120
 

Dry Weight:

 1200 kg
 

Top Speed:

 235 kph (3.5 litre); 245 kph (3.7 litre);
255 kph (4.0 litre) from 1966
 

Engine Type:

 Front, in-line six cylinder
 

Bore and Stroke:

 86x100 mm  (3.5 litre)
88x106 mm  (3.7 litre)
88x110 mm  (4.0 litre)
 

Displacement:

 3486.3 cc
3694.4 cc
4014.4 cc from 1966
 

Compression:

 8.8:1
 

Engine Output:

 235 bhp @ 5500 rpm (3.5 litre)
245 bhp @ 5200 rpm (3.7 litre)
255 bhp @ 5200 rpm (4.0 litre)
 

Valves & Actuation:

 Two OHV per cylinder with dual overhead camshafts
 

Carburettion:

 Free induction Lucas indirect fuel injection
 

Ignition:

 Double by distributor
 

Lubrication:

 Forced with pressure pump
 

Drive:

 Rear wheel drive
 

Clutch:

 Dry single disc
 

Gearbox:

 5-speeds plus reverse
 

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:

 2400 mm
 

Front & Rear Track:

 1390 mm front; 1364 mm rear
 

Wheels:

 Spoked 6.50x15 (alloys on request)
 

Tyres:

Pirelli 205x15 front and rear