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1950 Ferrari 375 F1
The definitive model of the 275 F1's development was the 375 F1, with a displacement of 4500 cc. The car
was raced at the Italian GP by Alberto Ascari and Dorino Serafini against a strong team of five Alfa Romeos. The evolution also lead to a higher top speed, now at 320 km/h.
The cylinder capacity of the aspirated engine was brought to the limit of the regulations with 4493 cc in time for the Italian GP at Monza on 2 September 1950, where Ascari finished second, after his car stopped and he
took Serafini's, sharing the points.
The first win finally came on 14 July 1951 in the English GP at Silverstone. The Argentinean José Froilàn
Gonzalez managed to beat the Alfa Romeos, taking the 375 F1 to victory. Two weeks later, Ascari won the German Grand prix and, later, at Monza. But it wasn't enough to overtake Fangio for the drivers' title, due to
the defeat at Barcellona when the tyres gave out.
Engine
- Type...................front, longitudinal 60° V12
- Bore/stroke...................80 x 74.5 mm
- Unitary displacement...................374.47 cc
- Total displacement...................4493.73 cc
- Compression ratio...................11 : 1
- Maximum power...................257 kW (350 hp) at 7000 rpm
- Power per litre...................78 hp/l
- Maximum torque...................-
- Valve actuation...................single overhead camshaft per bank, two valves per cylinder
- Fuel feed...................three Weber 42 DCF carburettors
- Ignition...................single spark plug per cylinder, two Marelli magnetos
- Lubrication...................dry sump
- Clutch...................multi-plate
Chassis
- Frame...................tubular steel
- Front suspension...................independent, unequal-length wishbones, lower transverse leaf spring, Houdaille hydraulic shock absorbers
- Rear suspension...................de Dion, lower transverse leaf spring, twin radius arms, Houdaille hydraulic shock absorbers
- Brakes...................drums
- Transmission...................4-speed + reverse
- Steering...................worm and sector
- Fuel tank capacity 195 litres
- Front tyres...................5.50 x 16
- Rear tyres...................7.50 x 17
Bodywork
- Type...................Formula 1 single-seater
- Length...................-
- Width...................-
- Height...................-
- Wheelbase...................2320 mm
- Front track...................1278 mm
- Rear track...................1250 mm
- Weight...................-
Performance
- Top speed...................320 km/h
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