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Raced1955–1956
EngineV12
Units built4
The Ferrari 410 S was created in 1955 as an evolution of the 375 Plus, which had been successful primarily at the Carrera Panamericana in 1954. It was designed from the ground up as an endurance racer for the 1955 Carrera Panamericana, which was subsequently canceled following the Le Mans disaster. All four cars built therefore carry the suffix "CM" for "Carrera Messicana". Featuring the 5.0-liter Lampredi V12 that reached up to 380 PS with twin-plug ignition, it was the final sports car model in this engine lineage; its successors received Jano V12 engines.
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Good to know
- The 410 S was the only Lampredi V12 with twin ignition and also the most powerful; the additional plugs sat outside the cylinder banks and were accessible through access flaps.
- The twin ignition was intended for the grueling conditions of the five-day Mexican race.
- Only two works cars received the Type 126/C competition engine.
- The Berlinetta Speciale 0594CM, a one-off by Scaglietti, was ordered by the industrialist Michel Paul-Cavallier, a former SEFAC director; it was delivered in ivory with blue leather.
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Engine
Compared to the 375 Plus, the 5.0-liter Lampredi V12 had more bore and less stroke: 88 mm to 68 mm, totaling 4962.96 cm³. With one spark plug per cylinder and smaller Weber 42DCZ/3 carburetors, it produced 330 to 340 PS at 6200/min. With dual ignition, four coils, and three Weber 46DCF/3 carburetors, output rose to 380 PS at 7000/min. All cars featured dry-sump lubrication, a triple-disc clutch, and a five-speed transaxle gearbox mounted at the rear axle.
Chassis
The Tipo 519C chassis consisted of steel tubes with an elliptical cross-section, with a wheelbase of 2420 mm; one race car used a shorter Tipo 514 chassis with 2410 mm. Up front were unequal-length A-arms, with a De Dion axle with transverse leaf springs at the rear, and drum brakes all around. The fuel tank held 195 liters. The front and rear track widths were 1455 and 1450 mm, significantly wider than the 1284 to 1325 mm of the 375 MM, the 375 Plus, and the 290 MM.
Four cars, three Spiders
Four examples were built, three Spiders and one Berlinetta. The model represented something of a renaissance for the V12 following a period dominated by inline-six engines. The Berlinetta Speciale was built on a shorter chassis with a wider track. Its engine featured single ignition with three Weber 42DCF/3 carburetors, it too was right-hand drive, and it was completed by July 1955.
Summarized from the cited sources; every figure was automatically verified against the sources.
Frequently asked questions about the Ferrari 410 S
When was the Ferrari 410 S raced?
The Ferrari 410 S was raced from 1955 to 1956.
How much power does the Ferrari 410 S have?
Power of the Ferrari 410 S: 340/380 PS.
What engine does the Ferrari 410 S have?
Engine of the Ferrari 410 S: 5.0 l (4963 cm³) Tipo 126C Lampredi V12. It is mounted at the front.
How fast is the Ferrari 410 S?
Top speed of the Ferrari 410 S: 280 to 303 km/h.
How many Ferrari 410 S were built?
4 units of the Ferrari 410 S were built.
Who engineered the Ferrari 410 S?
Engineering of the Ferrari 410 S: Carrozzeria Scaglietti.
What are the predecessor and successor of the Ferrari 410 S?
Predecessor: Ferrari 375 Plus. Successor: Ferrari 290 MM.
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