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Ferrari 342 America

1952
Ferrari 342 America car history
Overview
Production 1952
6 produced
Body and chassis
Body style 2-door coupe
2-door convertible
Powertrain
Engine 4.1 L V12
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,650 mm (104 in)
Curb weight 1,200 kg (2,646 lb)

 

Only 6 made: Vignale Cabriolet (designed by Giovanni Michelotti), 2 Pinin Farina Cabriolets and 3 Pinin Farina Coupes. Using same Lampredi-designed engine as in 340 America with different carburettor air filter arrangement.

Ferrari 342 America car engine

Ferrari 342 America car engine

Both 340/342 Americas used even chassis numbering of a race cars, while 375 America and later used odd chassis numbering of a road cars. Black Pinin Farina Cabriolet was owned by King Leopold III of Belgium.

Ferrari 342 America side view

Ferrari 342 America side view

 
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