Ferrari 340
- See also the 340 F1, a Formula One racer, and 340 America, a GT car
The Ferrari 340 Mexico was a Ferrari race car. It used 4.1 L Lampredi V12 engine producing around 280bhp. Just 4 were made in 1952, 3 Vignale Berlinettas and 1 Vignale Spyder; all designed by Giovanni Michelotti.[1]
The Ferrari 340 MM was a more powerful version of the 340 Mexico which was intended for the Carrera Panamericana. The use of Weber carburettors helped the 340 achieve 280 hp (209 kW) at 6600 rpm.[2] 11 examples were made, 4 Pininfarina Berlinettas, 2 Touring Spyders and 5 Vignale Spyders (designed by Giovanni Michelotti). Some were converted to 375 MM spec.[3] Giannino Marzotto won Mille Miglia 1953 edition in Vignale spider, with other 340 MM finishing fourth. Two more 340 MMs were entered that year in Touring barchetta guise but did not finish.
References
- ^ Acerbi 2006, p. 51.
- ^ "340 MM Specifications". Ferrari GT - en-EN. Retrieved 2015-12-14.
- ^ Acerbi 2006, p. 65.
- Bibliography
- Acerbi, Leonardo (2006). Ferrari: A Complete Guide to All Models. MotorBooks International. ISBN 978-0-7603-2550-6.
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