Tipo 64

Tipo 64

The Tipo 64 was effectively a revised Tipo 63 with V12-engine, new and highly complex de Dion rear suspension and magnesium one-piece wheels. The unique one-off body was penned by former Bertone stylist Franco Scaglione and built by Gentilini and Allegretti for the Scuderia Serenissima of Venice. In the 1962 Targa Florio, where it was driven by Carlo Abate and Colin Davis, it retired with steering problems. At Sebring in Florida Nino Vaccarella retired with a broken gearbox. At the Nürburging Davis was running fourth when he collided while passing a slower competitor.

A second Tipo 64 evolved from a Tipo 63 that the Cunningham team had crashed at Laguna Seca at the end of October 1961. It was sent to Modena, rebuilt and tested at Monza in February 1962 by Walt Hansgen, Bruce McLaren and Roger Penske. Cunningham's Tipo 64 retired at Sebring in 1962 with broken rear suspension and was later rebuilt by Alfred Momo with a 427 cubic inch Ford V8.

Technical data

0-60 mph
Bodyworkaluminium-bodied two-seater open sports-racing car
Bore and stroke70.4x64 mm
Brakesdiscs, hydraulic
Brakes front
Brakes rear
Chassistubular space-frame, variable section tubes
Compression ratio10:1
Cooling systemwater-cooled, centrifugal pump
Displacements (unitary)
Dry weight1,411 lbs (640 kg)
Engine60° V12
Engine weight
First race
Front Tyres
Front suspensioncoil springs, Armstrong telescopic dampers
Front track
Fuel & lubricant
Fuel feednaturally aspirated, six Weber 35 DCV carburettors
Fuel tank26.40 Imp. gall. (120 litres)
Gear ratios
Height37.79 in. (960 mm)
Ignitiontwin-plug, Marelli coil ignition
Kerb weight
Length151.12 in. (3,940 mm)
Length-Width-Height
Lubricationdual oil pumps (pressure and scavenge)
Maximum power320 bhp at 8,200 rpm
Maximum torque
ModelTipo 64
One mile
Production dates1961-1962
Production start1961
Quarter mile
Rear Tyres
Rear suspensiontubular de Dion rear axle, coil springs, hydraulic telescopic dampers
Rear track
Reduction
Steeringrack and pinion
Timing geartwo valves per cylinder, twin overhead camshafts per cylinder bank
Top speed199 mph (321 km/h)
Total displacement2,989.5 cc
Transmission5-speed + reverse in unit with differential
Tyresfront 5.50x16; rear 6.50x16; Dunlop
Weight distribution
Wheelbase86.62 in. (2,200 mm)
Wheelslight alloy, 4.50x16
Width60.63 in. (1,540 mm)