Get the book "Ferrari Dino SP's" by John Godfrey. He has alot of information and photos of #0802. It was one of three new SP's built in 1962. This was the only one with this size motor. 286SP motor specifications Bore and Stoke 90X75 Engine V6/60 deg. Capacity 2,862 Compression ratio 9.5:1 Redline 6,800 RPM HP 260 (says Ferrari) TT/Ferrari Expo 2009 model/photo contest
Yes, this book is HIGHLY recommended. The author owned 0804 for many years and was a very serious expert. Marcel Massini
Here's a photo showing 0802, taken a few weeks ago. Luca: Say hello to all the guys at FC. COPYRIGHT MARCEL MASSINI Image Unavailable, Please Login
Luca: Here's another shot of 0802, when brand new, taken at the famous Ferrari press conference on the 24th February 1962 in the factory courtyard in Maranello. Belgian journalist Paul Frère (in the back) talking to a colleague. Note handwritten type designation "286" on the rear panel behind the steering wheel. Marcel Massini Image Unavailable, Please Login
I am not at a place where my reference books are but wasn't one of the versions a V8? I do remember Lou Chinetti had various different versions of the engines in storage. Jeff
These photos show 0802 undergoing restoration, taken back in 1992. COPYRIGHT MARCEL MASSINI Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
it´s great to have you back at fchat with that much information. your archive and your posts are priceless !
Thank you very much Marcel. I can't go in FC for some problems, but I call some "correct" guys you know, daily: if you come in Italy, I like to meet you in our factory to show you our best works. Grazie!
By the time Targa Florio came around the car was running a 2.6 V8 instead of the original 2.8 V6. Thats why the caption reads 268SP. Ferrari sure was making alot of F1 based motors back then. TomTanner/Ferrari Expo 2009 model/photography contest-Chicago
Godfrey gives the rim widths you've quoted. Was it common for Borranis to go in increments of 0.25 as opposed to the usual 0.5 increments? Maybe these are the tyre sizes. Also the 268 engine (2645cc) was quoted at 265bhp @ 7000rpm, and the 286 (2862cc) at 260bhp @ 6800. If correct the V8s were thus giving about 12% more bhp per litre than the V6. The 246SP (2417cc) engine on the other hand was more of a screamer at 275bhp @ 7500, but doubtless with less torque.
Luca: Chassis type 561 is for 196 SP, 246 SP, 248 SP, 268 SP. 0790, 0798 and 0804 all had type 561 chassis. Marcel Massini
From Road and Track August 1962 - a Ferrari special edition. The centrefold is a magnificent pic of Ricardo Rodriguez in the Targa Florio by Henry Manney. The way Enzo produced both road and track cars, I wonder how anyone kept track of them - or is it now left to the worthies on this board ?? Cheers, Dennis. Image Unavailable, Please Login
