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Raced1950
EngineV12
Power350 PS
Top speed320 km/h
The Ferrari 375 F1 came about after the supercharged 125 F1 achieved only modest success. For 1950, Ferrari turned to the formula for 4.5-liter naturally aspirated engines and appointed Aurelio Lampredi as technical director in place of Gioacchino Colombo. Lampredi developed the V12 incrementally via the intermediate 275 F1 and 340 F1 models; he was convinced that naturally aspirated engines made the cars easier to drive, less strained, and more fuel-efficient. The 375 F1 received the ultimate evolution producing up to 380 PS, while the chassis and suspension were sourced from the 340 F1.
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Good to know
- The 375 F1 was Ferrari's first World Championship race winner: José Froilán González took victory at Silverstone on July 14, 1951.
- Just 14 days later, Alberto Ascari claimed victory at the German Grand Prix on the Nürburgring.
- At the Italian Grand Prix in September 1951, only Felice Bonetto in the Alfa Romeo was able to keep up with the Ferraris; Ascari won ahead of González and Bonetto.
- As a tribute to the team's first World Championship victory, Fernando Alonso drove the 375 during the 2011 British Grand Prix weekend.
Learn moreTechnical details · The path to victory · Aftermath
Technical details
With its 4.5-liter V12 (4493.73 cm³), the 375 F1 achieved the objective of the 1950 formula. The engine produced roughly as much power as the predecessor's 4.1-liter unit, but impressed with its drivability. The chassis and suspension came from the 340 F1: double wishbones and a transverse leaf spring at the front, a De Dion suspension with a transverse leaf spring at the rear. The four-speed transmission was non-synchronized and sat in unit with the differential.
The path to victory
Two cars debuted on September 3, 1950, in Monza. Through a series of modifications over the course of the 1951 season, Ferrari was able to beat Alfa Romeo in a Formula 1 race for the first time. The victories by González at Silverstone and Ascari at the Nürburgring and Monza, along with many strong finishes, solidified the Scuderia's reputation as a Formula 1 contender. Alfa Romeo, meanwhile, fielded the Tipo 159.
Aftermath
Due to rule changes, the large engine moved into an Indy car, the 1952 375 Indianapolis. For 1954, Formula 1 mandated 2.5-liter engines, so Ferrari abandoned the V12 for Formula 1. The new 553 F1 used Lampredi's four-cylinder, and the V12 was preserved for sports car production.
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Frequently asked questions about the Ferrari 375 F1
When was the Ferrari 375 F1 raced?
The Ferrari 375 F1 was raced in 1950.
How much power does the Ferrari 375 F1 have?
Power of the Ferrari 375 F1: 350 PS at 7,500 rpm.
What engine does the Ferrari 375 F1 have?
Engine of the Ferrari 375 F1: 3.3 l Lampredi V12, naturally aspirated, front, longitudinally mounted; 4.1 l Lampredi V12, naturally aspirated, front, longitudinally mounted; 4 ….
How fast is the Ferrari 375 F1?
Top speed of the Ferrari 375 F1: 320 km/h.
Who engineered the Ferrari 375 F1?
Engineering of the Ferrari 375 F1: Aurelio Lampredi.
How many races did the Ferrari 375 F1 win?
The Ferrari 375 F1 took 3 wins in 10 races.
What are the predecessor and successor of the Ferrari 375 F1?
Predecessor: 125. Successor: 212.
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