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:''See also the [[Ferrari 375 F1|340 F1]], a [[Formula One]] racer, and [[Ferrari America|340 America]], a [[GT car]]'' |
:''See also the [[Ferrari 375 F1|340 F1]], a [[Formula One]] racer, and [[Ferrari America|340 America]], a [[GT car]]'' |
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[[Image:Concours d'Elegance (20452578560).jpg|thumb|Ferrari 340 Mexico Vignale Spyder]] |
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[[Image:Ferrari 340 MM (1953).jpg|thumb|Ferrari 340 MM Vignale Spyder]] |
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The '''Ferrari 340 Mexico''' was a [[Ferrari]] [[ |
The '''Ferrari 340 Mexico''' was a [[Ferrari]] [[sports racing car]] which was intended for the 1952 [[Carrera Panamericana]]. It used 4.1 L ''[[Ferrari Lampredi engine#V12|Lampredi]]'' V12 engine producing around {{Convert|280|PS|kW|0|abbr=on}} at 6600 rpm, for a maximum speed of 280 km/h.<ref name="Acerbi">{{cite book|last=Acerbi|first=Leonardo |year=2012|title=Ferrari: All The Cars|publisher=Haynes Publishing|pages=50–51}}</ref> Just 4 were made in 1952, 3 Vignale Berlinettas and 1 Vignale Spyder; all designed by [[Giovanni Michelotti]].<ref name="Acerbi"/> Mexico used a {{convert|2600|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} wheelbase. [[Luigi Chinetti|Chinetti]] and Lucas finished the race at third place in berlinetta.<ref name="340 Mexico">{{Cite web|url=http://auto.ferrari.com/en_EN/sports-cars-models/past-models/340-mexico/|title=Ferrari 340 Mexico|website=ferrari.com|access-date=2019-05-13}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.racingsportscars.com/results/Carrera_Panamericana-1952-11-23.html|title=Carrera Panamericana 1952 Race Results|website=racingsportscars.com|access-date=22 May 2019}}</ref> |
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The '''Ferrari 340 MM''' was |
The '''Ferrari 340 MM''' was an evolution of the 340 Mexico with shorter, {{convert|2500|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}, wheelbase. MM used the same 4.1 L ''Lampredi'' V12 with similar three [[Weber carburetor|Weber]] 40DCF carburettors that helped the 340 achieve {{Convert|280|PS|kW|0|abbr=on}} at 6600 rpm and a maximum speed of 282 km/h.<ref name="340 MM Specifications">{{Cite web|url=http://auto.ferrari.com/en_EN/sports-cars-models/past-models/340-mm/|title=Ferrari 340 MM |website=ferrari.com|access-date=2015-12-14}}</ref> 10 examples were made, 4 [[Pinin Farina]] Berlinettas, 2 Touring Spyders and 4 Vignale Spyders (designed by Giovanni Michelotti). A total of four were converted to [[Ferrari 375 MM|375 MM]] spec.<ref name="Acerbi2">{{cite book|last=Acerbi|first=Leonardo |year=2012|title=Ferrari: All The Cars|publisher=Haynes Publishing|pages=64–65}}</ref> [[Giannino Marzotto]] won [[Mille Miglia]] 1953 edition in Vignale spider, setting a new average speed record for the race; with other 340 MM finishing fourth. Two more 340 MMs were entered that year in Touring barchetta guise but did not finish.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.racingsportscars.com/results/Mille_Miglia-1953-04-26.html|title=Mille Miglia 1953 Race Results|website=racingsportscars.com|access-date=22 May 2019}}</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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=== Bibliography === |
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* {{cite book | author=Acerbi, Leonardo | title=Ferrari: All The Cars | publisher=Haynes Publishing| year=2012 | isbn=978-1-84425-581-8}} |
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==External links== |
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{{commons category|Ferrari 340}} |
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*[https://www.ferrari.com/en-EN/history/garage/1952/340-mexico Ferrari 340 Mexico: Ferrari History] |
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*[https://www.ferrari.com/en-EN/history/garage/1953/340-mm Ferrari 340 MM: Ferrari History] |
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Latest revision as of 04:57, 20 March 2023
- See also the 340 F1, a Formula One racer, and 340 America, a GT car
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The Ferrari 340 Mexico was a Ferrari sports racing car which was intended for the 1952 Carrera Panamericana. It used 4.1 L Lampredi V12 engine producing around 280 PS (206 kW) at 6600 rpm, for a maximum speed of 280 km/h.[1] Just 4 were made in 1952, 3 Vignale Berlinettas and 1 Vignale Spyder; all designed by Giovanni Michelotti.[1] Mexico used a 2,600 mm (102.4 in) wheelbase. Chinetti and Lucas finished the race at third place in berlinetta.[2][3]
The Ferrari 340 MM was an evolution of the 340 Mexico with shorter, 2,500 mm (98.4 in), wheelbase. MM used the same 4.1 L Lampredi V12 with similar three Weber 40DCF carburettors that helped the 340 achieve 280 PS (206 kW) at 6600 rpm and a maximum speed of 282 km/h.[4] 10 examples were made, 4 Pinin Farina Berlinettas, 2 Touring Spyders and 4 Vignale Spyders (designed by Giovanni Michelotti). A total of four were converted to 375 MM spec.[5] Giannino Marzotto won Mille Miglia 1953 edition in Vignale spider, setting a new average speed record for the race; with other 340 MM finishing fourth. Two more 340 MMs were entered that year in Touring barchetta guise but did not finish.[6]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Acerbi, Leonardo (2012). Ferrari: All The Cars. Haynes Publishing. pp. 50–51.
- ^ "Ferrari 340 Mexico". ferrari.com. Retrieved 2019-05-13.
- ^ "Carrera Panamericana 1952 Race Results". racingsportscars.com. Retrieved 22 May 2019.
- ^ "Ferrari 340 MM". ferrari.com. Retrieved 2015-12-14.
- ^ Acerbi, Leonardo (2012). Ferrari: All The Cars. Haynes Publishing. pp. 64–65.
- ^ "Mille Miglia 1953 Race Results". racingsportscars.com. Retrieved 22 May 2019.
Bibliography[edit]
- Acerbi, Leonardo (2012). Ferrari: All The Cars. Haynes Publishing. ISBN 978-1-84425-581-8.
External links[edit]
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