1951 Ferrari 340 America Specs
1 October 2008 13:53:59
Engine Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Engine Specifications: | Lampredi V12 w/Dry Sump Lubrication |
| Position: | Front Longitudinal |
| Aspiration: | Natural |
| Block material: | SOHC 2 Valves / Cyl |
| Fuel feed: | Tripple Weber 40DCF Carburettors |
| Displacement: | 4101 cc / 250.3 cu in |
| Bore: | 80 mm / 3.15 in |
| Stroke: | 68 mm / 2.68 in |
| Compression: | 8.0:1 |
| Power: | 164.1 kw / 220.1 bhp @ 6000 rpm |
| Specific output: | 53.67 bhp per litre |
| Bhp/Weight: | 215.57 bhp per tonne |
Chassis & body | |
| Body/Frame: | Aluminum over Ladder-Type Steel Tube Frame |
| Driven wheels: | RWD |
| Front tires: | 5.50x16 |
| Rear tires: | 6.00x16 |
| Front brakes: | Hydraulic Drums |
| Rear brakes: | Hydraulic Drums |
| Steering: | RHD Worm & Wheel |
| Front suspension: | Double Wishbones w/Single Transverse Leaf Spring, Houdaille Shock Absorbers |
| Rear suspension: | Live Axle w/Semi-Elliptic Leaf Springs, Houdaille Shock Absorbers |
Drivetrain | |
| Transmission: | 5-Speed Manual |
Car dimensions | |
| Weight: | 1021 kg / 2251 lbs |
| Wheelbase: | 2420 mm / 95.3 in |
| Front track: | 1278 mm / 50.3 in |
| Rear track: | 1250 mm / 49.2 in |
Speed performance | |
| Car top speed: | 241.4 kph / 150.0 mph |
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