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Ferrari 340 America



Tuner
Country I
Year 1951
Engine Ferrari
Engine Type 60°V12
Cams 2
Valves/cyl 2.0000
Compression "8,0"
Bore 80.000
Stroke 68.000
Capacity (cc) 4102
Power (at revs) 230 HP/6000
Torque
Induction
Ignition Dual coil
Fuel system 3 twin Weber 40DCF
Chassis type Tubes
Body type coupé
Designer A. Lampredi
Front suspension "transverse leaf, wishbone"
Rear suspension "leaf spring, rigid axle"
Shock absorbers
Engine position front
Wheelbase (mm) 2420
Front track (mm) 1278
Rear track (mm) 1250
Weight (kg) 900
Drive rear
Number of gears 5
Gearbox Ferrari
Fuel tank size (litres) 135
Brakes
Front brake type drum
Rear brake type drum
Front rims x 15
Rear rims x 15
Tyres
Front tyres 6.40-15
Rear tyres 6.40-15
Maximum speed (kph) 240

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