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Ferrari 340 MM

Ferrari 340 MM (1953)

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Raced1953
EngineV12
Power280 PS
Top speed282 km/h
Units built10
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The 1953 Ferrari 340 MM was an evolution of the 340 Mexico with a shorter wheelbase. It retained the 4.1-liter Lampredi V12 with three Weber carburetors, which produced around 280 PS and propelled the car to 282 km/h. Ten units were built, featuring bodies by Pinin Farina, Touring, and Vignale. Its greatest triumph came courtesy of Giannino Marzotto, who won the 1953 Mille Miglia in a Vignale Spyder, setting a new average speed record for the race in the process. Four of the cars were later converted to 375 MM specification.

Summarized from the sources cited below; every figure in the text was automatically verified against the sources.

Good to know

  • On its racing debut at the 1953 Giro di Sicilia, Luigi Villoresi took immediate victory in the 340 MM.
  • All ten chassis were right-hand drive.
  • Over the course of the year, the fragile five-speed transmission was replaced by a four-speed unit, and several engines received simpler dual-choke Weber carburetors.
  • In early 1953, the FIA introduced the World Sportscar Championship, which crowned the manufacturer rather than the driver; this was an advantage for the Scuderia, as many privateers drove Ferraris.
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Technical details

The 340 MM used the 4.1-liter Lampredi V12 from the 340 Mexico with similar triple Weber 40DCF carburetors, yielding 280 PS at 6600/min. The German source cites roughly 300 PS (220 kW) at 6000/min and mentions four-barrel carburetors. At 2500 mm, the wheelbase was shorter than that of its predecessor. The top speed was 282 km/h according to the English source.

Coachwork and conversions

Ten cars were produced: four Berlinettas by Pinin Farina, two Touring Spyders, and four Vignale Spyders designed by Giovanni Michelotti. Four of them were later converted to 375 MM specification. The German source lists only Pininfarina and Vignale as coachbuilders. Marzotto's winning car in the 1953 Mille Miglia was a Vignale Spyder with chassis number 0280AM; another 340 MM finished fourth, while two Touring Barchettas retired.

Summarized from the cited sources; every figure was automatically verified against the sources.

Frequently asked questions about the Ferrari 340 MM

When was the Ferrari 340 MM raced?

The Ferrari 340 MM was raced in 1953.

How much power does the Ferrari 340 MM have?

Power of the Ferrari 340 MM: 280 PS.

What engine does the Ferrari 340 MM have?

Engine of the Ferrari 340 MM: 4.1 l (4102 cm³) Lampredi V12.

How fast is the Ferrari 340 MM?

Top speed of the Ferrari 340 MM: 282 km/h.

How many Ferrari 340 MM were built?

10 units of the Ferrari 340 MM were built.

What are the predecessor and successor of the Ferrari 340 MM?

Predecessor: Ferrari 340 Mexico. Successor: Ferrari 375 MM.

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