Ferrari 342 America
Interest in Ferraris was growing among potential clients, but some were wary of the competition levels of performance provided by engines which reached the market with very little in the way of detuning. To meet the needs of this type of Client, Ferrari introduced the 342 America, a more accommodating four-seater featuring a more flexible engine, a new synchronised 4-speed gearbox and more user-friendly handling.
The history
- V12ENGINE
- 4101.66 ccTOTAL DISPLACEMENT
- 147 kWMAXIMUM POWER @ 5000 rpm
- 186 km/hTOP SPEED
Engine
- Typefront, longitudinal 60° V12
- Bore/stroke80 x 68mm
- Unitary displacement341.80cc
- Total displacement4101.66cc
- Compression ratio8 : 1
- Maximum power147 (200 hp) at 5000 rpm
- Power per litre49hp/l
- Maximum torque-
- Valve actuationsingle overhead camshaft per bank, two valves per cylinder
- Fuel feedthree Weber 40 DCF carburettors
- Ignitionsingle spark plug per cylinder, two coils
- Lubricationwet sump
- Clutchsingle-plate
Chassis
- Frametubular steel
- Front suspensionindependent, unequal-length wishbones, transverse leaf spring, hydraulic shock absorbers
- Rear suspensionlive axle, semi-elliptic springs, hydraulic shock absorbers
- Brakesdrums
- Transmission4-speed + reverse
- Steeringworm and sector
- Fuel tankcapacity 105litres
- Front tyres6.40 x 15
- Rear tyres6.40 x 15
Bodywork
- Typetwo-seater coupé or cabriolet
- Length-
- Width-
- Height-
- Wheelbase2650mm
- Front track1325mm
- Rear track1320mm
- Weight1200kg (dry)
Performance
- Top speed186km/h
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h-
- 0-400 m-
- 0-1000 m-
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