1954 Ferrari 750 Monza
The prototype made its debut at Monza in 1954 with an engine based on a development of the four-cylinder Type 555 and took both first and second positions.
The power unit with its twin overhead camshaft and very respectable horse-power, developed a very high torque that made for particularly impressive driving.
Almost all of the coachworks were built by Scaglietti to a Dino Ferrari design. The most notable of the 750 Monza’s other victories was the 1954 Tourist Trophy.
Ferrari 750 Monza Technical Specifications
Year of Manufacture – 1954
| ENGINE | ||
| type | front, longitudinal 60° V12 | |
| bore/stroke | 73 x 58.8 mm | |
| unitary displacement | 246.10 cc | |
| total displacement | 2953.21 cc | |
| compression ratio | 9 : 1 | |
| maximum power | 176 kW (240 hp) at 7200 rpm | |
| power per litre | 81 hp/l | |
| maximum torque | – | |
| valve actuation | single overhead camshaft per bank, two valves per cylinder | |
| fuel feed | Weber 36 IF/4C | |
| ignition | single spark plug per cylinder, two magnetos | |
| lubrication | wet sump | |
| clutch | multi-plate | |
| CHASSIS | ||
| frame | tubular steel | |
| front suspension | independent, unequal-length wishbones, transverse leaf spring, Houdaille hydraulic shock absorbers | |
| rear suspension | de Dion, twin radius arms, semi-elliptic springs, Houdaille hydraulic shock absorbers | |
| brakes | drums | |
| transmission | 4-speed + reverse | |
| steering | worm and sector | |
| fuel tank | capacity 125 litres | |
| front tyres | 5.25 x 16 | |
| rear tyres | 6.00 x 16 | |
| BODYWORK | ||
| type | two-seater spider | |
| length | – | |
| width | – | |
| height | – | |
| wheelbase | 2400 mm | |
| front track | 1278 mm | |
| rear track | 1284 mm | |
| weight | 850 kg (kerb) | |
| PERFORMANCE | ||
| top speed | 250 km/h | |
| acceleration 0-100 km/h | – | |
| 0-400 m | – | |
| 0-1000 m | – | |