200S/200SI

200S/200SI

The 200S was fitted with the 150S's 4-cylinder engine bored out by 11 mm and stroked by 3 mm for racing in the 2.0-litre class. In this guise it produced far better torque at low to medium revs. The wheelbase started off at 2.15 metres before being stretched to 2.25 metres.

The first three cars were equipped with the rigid rear axle from the A6GCS; this was then replaced by de Dion rear suspension. The twin rear longitudinal leaf springs were swapped for a single transverse one to overcome suspect handling on the early version. The SI (for sport internazionale) version featured doors on both driver and passenger side, a full-width windscreen, wipers and a canvas top to comply with 1957 sports car regulations.

28 cars were built and most were sold to US customers for the SCCA (Sports Car Club of America) championship. In Europe the Swiss driver, Willy Daetwyler, won the 1957 hill-climb championship.

Technical data

0-60 mph
Bodyworkaluminium-bodied barchetta-style two-seater sports car
Bore and stroke92x75 mm
Brakeshydraulic drum brakes on the wheels
Brakes front
Brakes rear
Chassistubular space-frame
Compression ratio9.8:1
Cooling systemwater-cooled, centrifugal pump
Displacements (unitary)
Dry weight1,477-1,455 lbs (670-660 kg)
Enginein-line 4
Engine weight
First race
Front Tyres
Front suspensionhelical springs, hydraulic Houdaille dampers and anti-roll bar
Front track
Fuel & lubricant
Fuel feednaturally aspirated, two Weber 45DCO3 carburettors
Fuel tank26.40 Imp. gall. (120 litres)
Gear ratios
Height38.58 in. (980 mm)
Ignitiontwin-plug, Marelli coils or magnetos
Kerb weight
Length153.54 in. (3,900 mm)
Length-Width-Height
Lubricationdual oil pumps (pressure and scavenge)
Maximum power140 bhp at 7,500 rpm
Maximum torque
Model200S/200SI
One mile
Production dates1955-1957
Production start1955
Quarter mile
Rear Tyres
Rear suspensionde Dion rear axle, transverse leaf spring, hydraulic Houdaille dampers and anti-roll bar
Rear track
Reduction
Steeringworm gear
Timing geartwo valves per cylinder, twin overhead camshafts
Top speed155 mph (250 km/h)
Total displacement1,994.3 cc
Transmission4- or 5-speed + reverse
Tyresfront 5.25x16-5.50x16; rear 5.50x16-6.00x16; Pirelli
Weight distribution
Wheelbase84.64-88.58 in. (2,150-2,250 mm)
Wheelswire wheels, 5.00x16
Width57.08 in. (1,450 mm)