Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider (1959)
The Car
Coming soon
The Specs
Below are the technical specifications and any performance numbers we could get.
Engine
| Bore & Stroke | 74mm x 75mm |
| Displacement | 1290cc |
| Firing order | 1,3,4,2 |
| Oil pressure (hot) | 64 – 71 lb./sq. in. |
Fuel Supply
| Carburetor | Solex 32 APAIG |
| Choke | choke 1: 24mm; choke 2: 24mm |
| Slow running | 0.40mm |
| Main Jet | choke 1: 1.15mm; choke 2: 1.6mm |
| Idle air | 1.00mm |
| Acc Pump | 0.60mm |
Valving
| Intake tappet clearance |
0.017 – 0.0175″ (cold) with ⊗ between
1st and 2nd cams, 0.019″ – 0.0195″ |
| Exhaust tappet clearance |
0.019 – 0.0195″ (cold) with ⊗ between
1st and 2nd cams, 0.021″ – 0.0215″ |
| Valve-timing indication | Camshaft and flywheel |
| Intake valve opens |
Ignition
| Breaker gap | 0.014 – 0.016″ |
| Plug gap | 0.020″ – 0.024″ Lodge HLN. 0.024 – 0.027″ for Morelli C2256 |
| Ignition timing indication | Flywheel |
| Ignition timing | 8° BTDC |
Clutch
| Clutch type | Single Dry Plate |
| Clutch linings |
Brakes
| Brake type | Hydraulic 2LS (front) |
| Brake linings | Ferodo M241 |
Wheel Alignment
| Toe-In | 1⁄8“ |
| Camber | 0° |
| Caster angle | 1°20′ |
| King pin angle | 8°35′ |
