A trip in a Ferrari Boxer and to Maranello
"MMM, would you like to try it ?" Just seven words spoken by former sporting and GT racing specialist Mike Salmon, but they brightened what had already been an interesting…
Brief Specification
Engine 6 cylinders, 57 x 84,
1,287 c.c., I208 h.p. Tax £12. Single o.h.c. 4-bearing crankshaft. Twin S. U. carburetters. Rot ax battery and coil ignition. 14 mm. plugs. Pump cooling.
l’ransmission : Heavy-duty type clutch. 4-speed twin-top gearbox, remote control. Ratios 1st 21 . 5, 2nd 11 .9, 3rd 6.98, top 5.125 to 1. Hardy-Spicer prop. shaft with metal universals. I floating back axle, spiral bevel final drive.
Chassis : Underslung at rear. Tubular cross-members, with centre Xshape brace on saloon ‘model. Suspension : springs fore and aft. Friction shock absorbers,
Steering : Cam steering, adjustable rake. 30 ft. turning circle.
Brakes : Cable ,-operated. 12-inch drums. Wheels : Rudge Whitworth racing type, knock-off caps, 18 in. rims
for 2 and 4-seater, 19 on saloon.
Tyres : 4.75 x 18.
Fuel’: 10 gallon rear tznk on 2 and 4-seater ; 11 gallon on saloon. S. U. electric pump. Consumption : 25 m.p.g. approx.
Dimensions : Wheelbase 8ft., track 3ft. Sin.
Price : 2-seater, £305 ; 4-seater, as tested, 4335 ; ” K.N.” Pillarless 4-door saloon, 2399.