1954 O.S.C.A. 2000 S
Chassis no.
2004
Engine no.
2501
Coachbuilder
Frua
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Chassis
From 1954
Chassis 2004
Dampers Telescopic Type
Drum Brakes Front-Rear Hydraulic Operation
Front Suspension Unequal double wishbones and coil springs
Fuel tank capacity 135 litre
Chassis Frame Tubular Frame
Technical Specifications and History Y
Wheel track front 1260 mm
Wheel track rear 1210 mm
Wheelbase 2250 mm
Engine
From 1979
Arrangement V-Type
Cooling System Water Cooled
Cubic displacement 2500 cc
Cylinders 6
Engine 2501
Fuel System Carburettors Number 3
Manufacturer O.S.C.A.
Notes Engine The unique OSCA engine #2501 which was the only 6 cylinder double ignition engine that was ever developed by OSCA WORKS into 2,5 litre capacity for formula one and the 3000 cc sportcar racing class is located by Dr.Alfieri Maserati for the chassis sn 2004.rn . The experimental engine is found in a Caproni hangar near Milano airport. It was stored there, after the OSCA WORKS closed down and it had been run occasionally on a test bed just to maintain its fuction (ref Dr. Alfieri Maserati)
Technical Specifications and History Y
Fuel Type Petrol-Gasoline
Valves per cylinder 2
Previous Engines View all (1)
Historical Engine
From 17th March 1954
Arrangement Inline
Compression Ratio 9 : 1
Cooling System Water Cooled
Cubic displacement 1986 cc
Cylinders 6
Engine 2004S
Engine Type Front
Fuel System Carburettors type Weber 38DCO2
Fuel System Carburettors Number 3
Gearbox Number of forward speed 4
Manufacturer O.S.C.A.
Maximum power 160 hp
Maximum power 6500 rpm
Notes Engine Twin spark
Technical Specifications and History Y
Top speed 245 Km/h
Fuel Type Petrol-Gasoline
Valves per cylinder 2
Transmission Wheel drive Rear wheel drive
Body
From 1963
Coachbuilder Frua
Colour Red
Wheels type Wire
Number of doors 2
Number of wheels 4
Type of body Sport and Barchetta
Tyres Front size 5,25 x 16
Tyres Rear size 6,00 x 16
Unladen weight 650 kg
Wheels Front size 3,50 x 16
Wheels Rear size 4,50 x 16
Previous Bodies View all (3)
Historical Body
From 1961
Coachbuilder Frua
Colour White
Notes body Long aerodynamic extension behind the driver's head
Type of body Sport and Barchetta
Historical Body
From 1960
Coachbuilder Frua
Colour White
Notes body Bonnet area modified due to the overall dimensions of the supercharger.
Type of body Sport and Barchetta
Historical Body
From 1954
Coachbuilder Frua
Colour Red
Number of doors 2
Number of spare wheels 1
Number of wheels 4
Type of body Sport and Barchetta
Tyres Front size 5,25 x 16
Tyres Rear size 6 x 16
Unladen weight 650 kg
Wheels Front size 3,50 x 16
Wheels Rear size 4,50 x 16
Interior
From 1954
Cockpit/panels Silver
Hand drive LHD - Left Hand Drive
Number of seats 2
Other colours Dark Blue
Seats Dark Blue