1953 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia Spider specifications

1953 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia Spider data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors2
DesignerPininfarina
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2600 mm 102.4 inches
Track/tread (front) 1325 mm 52.2 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1320 mm 52 inches
Length
Width
Height
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio
Kerb weight 1050 kg 2315 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 140 litres 30.8 [37] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Ferrari
Engine code
Cylinders V 12 in 60° vee
Capacity 4.5 litre
4523 cc
(276.01 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 84 × 68 mm
3.31 × 2.68 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.24
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
24 valves in total
maximum power output 340 PS (335 bhp) (250 kW)
at 7000 rpm
maximum torque 412 Nm (304 ft·lb) (42 kgm)
at 5000 rpm
Specific output 55.2 kW/litre
75.1 ps/litre
74.1 bhp/litre
1.21 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 91.09 Nm/litre
1.1 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication dry sumped
compression ratio 9:1
Fuel system 3 Weber 42 DCZ carburettors
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1144.7 kPa (166 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 376.92 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
323.48 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.32 PS/kg
237.91 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.24 kW/kg
319.05 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.32 bhp/kg
0.14 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
4.2 kg/kW
7.02 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension I.DW.TL.
Rear suspension LA.LongLS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 6.00-16
Tyres rear 7.50-16
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 4.00
general
Carfolio.com ID305547
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 52.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1953 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia Spider added 2013-02-04.
Last modified 2020-02-02.

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