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Ferrari 342 America

(1952 model)

Brief specs of 1952 Ferrari 342 America

2-door 2+2-seater drophead coupé (convertible coupé), petrol (gasoline) 12-cylinder 24-valve V engine, SOHC (single overhead camshaft), 4102 cm3 / 250.3 cu in / 250.3 cu in, 149.1 kW / 199.9 hp / 199.9 hp @ 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm, manual 4-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 186 km/h / 116 mph / 116 mph top speed

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)FerrariIssued from1952
Model342 AmericaIssued until
Serie342Number made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerFerrariCountryIT

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typedrophead coupé (convertible coupé)Number of seats2+2
Bodywork designerVignaleCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4210 mm / 165.7 in / 165.7 inTotal (curb) weight1200 kg / 2646 lb / 2646 lb
WidthDry weight
Height1340 mm / 52.8 in / 52.8 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2650 mm / 104.3 in / 104.3 inGross (max.) weight
Track front1325 mm / 52.2 in / 52.2 inTowing weight
Track rear1320 mm / 52.0 in / 52.0 inWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearanceFuel capacity105 l / 23.1 UK gal / 27.7 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.58  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)Frontal area (A)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders12
Engine TypeV engine (V12)Total number of valves24
Engine ManufacturerFerrariValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore80.0 mm / 3.15 in / 3.15 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke68.0 mm / 2.68 in / 2.68 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio1.18
Fuel supply3 We 40 DCF carbsEngine displacement4102 cm3 / 250.3 cu in / 250.3 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity341.83 cm3/cylinder / 20.860 cu in/cylinder / 20.860 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignSOHC (single overhead camshaft)Compression ratio8.0 : 1
SumpMax. output power149.1 kW / 199.9 hp / 199.9 hp at 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm
AspirationnaturalMax. torque at
Compressor typeN/AMaximum rpm
IntercoolernoMax. net output (power at the wheels)59.6 kW / 80.0 hp / 80.0 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output36.4 kW/l / 0.799 bhp/cu in / 0.799 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converternoSpecific torque

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears4
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed186 km/h / 116 mph / 116 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio166.7 kW/ton / 126.3 bhp/ton / 126.3 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions
  Range

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
Steeringworm & wheelSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontIndependent, Double wishbones, Transverse leaf springSuspension rearLive axle, Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres frontTyres rear
Brakes frontdrumBrakes reardrum
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsservo-assistedBraked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Ferrari 342 America

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