Ferrari Dino 296 S
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.
- V6ENGINE
- 2962.08 ccTOTAL DISPLACEMENT
- 221 kWMAXIMUM POWER @ 7600 rpm
- 493.68 ccUnitary displacement
Engine
- Typefront, longitudinal 65° V6
- Bore/stroke85 x 87mm
- Unitary displacement493.68cc
- Total displacement2962.08cc
- Compression ratio10 : 1
- Maximum power221 kW (300 hp) at 7600 rpm
- Power per litre101hp/l
- Maximum torque-
- Valve actuationtwin overhead camshaft per bank, two valves per cylinder
- Fuel feedthree Weber 45 DCN carburettors
- Ignitiontwo spark plugs per cylinder, two magnetos
- Lubricationdry sump
- Clutchmulti-plate
Chassis
- Frametubular steel
- Front suspensionindependent, unequal-length wishbones, coil springs, hydraulic shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
- Rear suspensionde Dion, twin radius arms,transverse leaf spring, hydraulic shock absorbers
- Brakesdrums
- Transmission4-speed + reverse
- Steeringworm and sector
- Fuel tankcapacity 177litres
- Front tyres5.50 x 16
- Rear tyres6.50 x 16
Bodywork
- Typetwo-seater spider
- Length-
- Width-
- Height-
- Wheelbase2280mm
- Front track1240mm
- Rear track1240mm
- Weight-
Performance
- Top speed-
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h-
- 0-400 m-
- 0-1000 m-