1953 Ferrari 375 America - Photo 1

Ferrari 375 America 4.5 V12 (300 Hp) – Full specifications

General information
Brand Ferrari
Model 375
Generation 375 America
Modification (Engine) 4.5 V12 (300 Hp)
Start of production 1953 year
End of production 1954 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Coupe
Seats 2
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Maximum speed 250 km/h
155.34 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 3.8 kg/Hp, 260.9 Hp/tonne
Engine specs
Power 300 Hp @ 6300 rpm.
Power per litre 66.3 Hp/l
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement 4522 cm3
275.95 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 12
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 84 mm
3.31 in.
Piston Stroke 68 mm
2.68 in.
Compression ratio 8:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Carburettor
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain SOHC

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1150 kg
2535.32 lbs.
Fuel tank capacity 140 l
36.98 US gal | 30.8 UK gal
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2800 mm
110.24 in.
Front track 1325 mm
52.17 in.
Rear (Back) track 1320 mm
51.97 in.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 4 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension Double wishbone, Leaf spring
Rear suspension Leaf spring
Front brakes Drum
Rear brakes Drum
Steering type Worm-reduction unit
Tires size 215/75 R15
Wheel rims size 15