Ferrari 340 Mexico
| Ferrari 340 Mexico | |
|---|---|
 Ferrari 340 Mexico Berlinetta (0226AT) | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Ferrari |
| Production | 1952 4 produced |
| Designer | Giovanni Michelotti for Vignale |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 4.1 L (4101.66 cc) Lampredi V12 |
| Power output | 280 hp |
| Transmission | 5-speed |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | Ferrari 340 MM |
The Ferrari 340 Mexico was a Ferrari sports racing car which was intended for the 1952 Carrera Panamericana. It used 4.1 L Lampredi V12 engine producing around 280 PS (206 kW) at 6600 rpm, for a maximum speed of 280 km/h.[1] Just 4 were made in 1952, 3 Vignale Berlinettas and 1 Vignale Spyder; all designed by Giovanni Michelotti.[1] The 340 Mexico used a 2,600 mm (102.4 in) wheelbase.[2][3][4]
All 4 cars were entered into the race but only one finished.
Originally all owned by Luigi Chinetti, two of the berlinettas (0222AT and 0226AT) were sold to American Allen Guibertson for $14,500 each[5] while the third berlinetta (0224AT) continued to be raced by Luigi Chinetti in the Mille Miglia, 12 Hours of Reims and 12 Hours of Pescara.[4]
Chassis numbers
[edit]| Number | Body style | Drivers in 1952 Carrera Panamericana | Race results | Note | Paint |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0222AT | Berlinetta | Franco Cornacchia and Luigi Villoresi | DNF (mechanical problems) | Red/white two-tone livery[5] | |
| 0224AT | Berlinetta | Luigi Chinetti and Jean Lucas[4] | 3rd | Sold in 2011 for $4,290,000[6] | Red |
| 0226AT | Berlinetta | Alberto Ascari and Giuseppi Scotuzzi | Crashed (repaired after race) | Sold in 2011 for $3,685,000[7] | Red racing livery |
| 0228AT[8] | Spyder | Bill Spear | Did not start | Red |
References
[edit]- 1 2 Acerbi, Leonardo (2012). Ferrari: All The Cars. Haynes Publishing. pp. 50–51.
- ↑ "Ferrari 340 Mexico". ferrari.com. Retrieved 2019-05-13.
- ↑ "Carrera Panamericana 1952 Race Results". racingsportscars.com. Retrieved 22 May 2019.
- 1 2 3 Team, Editorial (2016-04-15). "1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico Coupé". Supercars.net. Retrieved 2026-07-25.
- 1 2 "Ferrari 340 Mexico chassis 0222 AT". Supercar Nostalgia. 2020-08-15. Retrieved 2026-07-25.
- ↑ "1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico Coupe by Vignale | Amelia Island 2011". RM Sotheby's. Retrieved 2026-07-25.
- ↑ "1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico Berlinetta by Vignale | Monterey 2011". RM Sotheby's. Retrieved 2026-07-25.
- ↑ "Meet the Ferrari 340 Mexicos built to defend their Carrera Panamericana crown". www.classicdriver.com. Retrieved 2026-07-25.
