Ferrari 375 America

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Production1953–1954

EngineV12

Power300 PS

Top speed250 km/h

The 375 America was introduced in 1953, with a Pinin Farina-bodied example shown by Ferrari at the Paris Motor Show. It succeeded the 340 and 342 America models and received a Lampredi V12 enlarged to 4522 cm³, producing 300 PS. With a 2800 mm wheelbase, it remained the Ferrari with the longest wheelbase until the arrival of the 612 Scaglietti in 2004. Through 1954, only 12 examples were built, most as coupés by Pinin Farina; individual bodies came from Vignale.

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Good to know

The 375 America started the tradition of assigning odd chassis numbers to road cars; its predecessors had carried even numbers like race cars.
Of the 12 cars, ten were true 375s, while the remaining two were converted 250 Europas, sharing virtually the same wheelbase, chassis, and running gear.
The final Pininfarina car went to Giovanni Agnelli and received unique coachwork with a wraparound windshield.
Stated performance figures: 0 to 60 mph in under seven seconds, top speed nearly 160 mph.

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Technical details

The 375 America used the new long-block version of the Lampredi V12 with an 84 mm bore and 68 mm stroke. Three Weber 40DCF carburetors and an 8:1 compression ratio brought it to 221 kW (300 PS) at 6300/min. The chassis was technically identical to that of the 250 Europa, but had a wheelbase stretched to 2800 mm. The car was unveiled at the Paris Motor Show in October 1953; it replaced both the 340 and the 342 America.

Coachwork

The expensive and exclusive model was built from late 1953 until 1954. Most cars featured three- or five-window Coupé coachwork by Pinin Farina. According to the German source, eight Pininfarina Coupés were among them, seven of which were more or less identical. Vignale built about four cars; sources disagree on whether they were three Coupés and one Cabriolet, or three Cabriolets and one Coupé.

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Frequently asked questions about the Ferrari 375 America

When was the Ferrari 375 America built?

The Ferrari 375 America was built from 1953 to 1954.

How much power does the Ferrari 375 America have?

Power of the Ferrari 375 America: 300 PS.

What engine does the Ferrari 375 America have?

Engine of the Ferrari 375 America: 4522 cm³ Tipo 104 Lampredi V12. It is mounted at the front.

How fast is the Ferrari 375 America?

Top speed of the Ferrari 375 America: 250 km/h.

Who designed the Ferrari 375 America?

Design of the Ferrari 375 America: Aldo Brovarone at Pinin Farina; Giovanni Michelotti at Vignale.

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