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Raced1953–1955
EngineV12
Power340 PS
Top speed289 km/h
The Ferrari 375 MM was built starting in 1953. The number in the name stands for the displacement of a single cylinder of the 4.5-liter V12, "MM" for the Mille Miglia. The mechanicals were based on the 340 MM; the engine was derived from the Formula 1 powerplant of the 375 F1, but had a shorter stroke and larger bore in customer cars. Most cars carried Spider bodywork by Pinin Farina. The "Bergman Coupé" became famous, which director Roberto Rossellini ordered in 1954 for his wife, actress Ingrid Bergman.
Summarized from the sources cited below; every figure in the text was automatically verified against the sources.
Good to know
- A Coupé by Ghia designed after Giovanni Michelotti, shown in Turin and New York in 1955, was the last Ferrari this Turin coachbuilder ever produced.
- The victories at Spa and at the Nürburgring counted toward the 1953 World Sportscar Championship, which Ferrari won thanks to the 375 MM.
- At the 1953 24 Hours of Le Mans, Ascari and Villoresi retired due to clutch problems.
Learn moreTwo engines · Chassis · In racing · Production numbers and prototypes
Two engines
There were two engine versions of just over 4.5 liters. Works drivers received a direct derivative of the Formula 1 engine from the 375 F1, Tipo 102, with 4493.73 cm³ and an 80 mm bore by a 74.5 mm stroke. The revised Tipo 108 was reserved for customer cars, with an 84 mm bore and 68 mm stroke and 4522.68 cm³; it also powered the 375 America road car. Both featured three Weber carburetors, 40IF/4C or 42DCZ, and produced 340 PS at 7000/min.
Chassis
The Type 102 chassis originated from the 340 MM and, like it, consisted of welded tubular steel. With 2600 mm, the wheelbase was slightly longer. Houdaille shock absorbers front and rear were new. The German source cites unequal-length double wishbones with transverse leaf springs and an anti-roll bar at the front, a live axle with leaf springs at the rear, along with a synchronized four-speed transmission. The top speed was 289 km/h according to factory figures.
In racing
Although intended for the Mille Miglia, the 375 MM also entered the Carrera Panamericana: fourth in 1953, second in 1954. In 1953, Farina and Hawthorn won the 24 Hours of Spa, Hawthorn and Maglioli the 12 Hours of Pescara, Farina and Scotti the 12 Hours of Casablanca; Farina and Ascari took victory at the Nürburgring 1000 km. In 1954, Farina and Maglioli won the 1000 km of Buenos Aires. Piero Scotti also won the Coppa della Toscana ahead of Gordini.
Production numbers and prototypes
Sources cite differing production numbers: 26 cars according to the English source, 23 according to the German source. The first prototype was a Vignale Spyder, the next three cars Pinin Farina Berlinettas, all converted from the 340 MM. In total, four cars were converted from the 340 MM. Most cars featured Pinin Farina Spider coachwork; the German source mentions one Vignale body and 22 cars by Pininfarina.
Summarized from the cited sources; every figure was automatically verified against the sources.
Frequently asked questions about the Ferrari 375 MM
When was the Ferrari 375 MM raced?
The Ferrari 375 MM was raced from 1953 to 1955.
How much power does the Ferrari 375 MM have?
Power of the Ferrari 375 MM: 340 PS.
What engine does the Ferrari 375 MM have?
Engine of the Ferrari 375 MM: 4.5 l (4494 cm³) Tipo 102 Lampredi V12; 4.5 l (4523 cm³) Tipo 108 Lampredi V12. It is mounted at the front.
How fast is the Ferrari 375 MM?
Top speed of the Ferrari 375 MM: 289 km/h.
Who engineered the Ferrari 375 MM?
Engineering of the Ferrari 375 MM: Pinin Farina.
What are the predecessor and successor of the Ferrari 375 MM?
Predecessor: Ferrari 340 MM. Successor: Ferrari 375 Plus.
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