Difference between revisions of "Ferrari 750 Monza"
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| + | {{Infobox Automobile generation | ||
| + | |name=Ferrari 750 Monza | ||
| + | |production=1954 | ||
| + | |class=[[World Sportscar Championship|WSC racer]] | ||
| + | |predecessor=[[#735 S|Ferrari 735 S]] | ||
| + | |successor=[[#857 S|Ferrari 857 S]] | ||
| + | |engine=3.0 L (3000 cc) ''[[Ferrari Lampredi engine|Lampredi]]'' [[Straight-4|I4]] | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | 1954 saw the introduction of a new four cylinder sports racer, the '''750 Monza'''. Sporting a three litre version of the 500 Mondial's engine, the Monza was much more powerful, with 250 hp (186 kW) available, but barely heavier at 760 kg (1675 lb). The new-style body was penned by Pinin Farina and presaged the droop-nose look of the famed [[Ferrari 250 GTO|250 GTO]], but it was Scaglietti's 750 Monza, with its faired-in headrest suggesting the flowing [[Ferrari Testa Rossa|Testa Rossa]] that drew attention. | ||
| + | Mike Hawthorn and [[Umberto Maglioli]] piloted their 750 Monza to victory at Monza | ||
| + | on its very first race, giving the car its name. Although they were strong on the track, the Monza was unable to hold off the [[Mercedes-Benz]] [[Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR|300 SLR]] in 1955, allowing the Germans to seize the sports car championship that Ferrari claimed in 1954. | ||
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Revision as of 12:14, 17 January 2007
750 Monza
| Production | 1954 |
|---|---|
| Predecessor | Ferrari 735 S |
| Successor | Ferrari 857 S |
| Class | WSC racer |
| Engine(s) | 3.0 L (3000 cc) Lampredi I4 |
1954 saw the introduction of a new four cylinder sports racer, the 750 Monza. Sporting a three litre version of the 500 Mondial's engine, the Monza was much more powerful, with 250 hp (186 kW) available, but barely heavier at 760 kg (1675 lb). The new-style body was penned by Pinin Farina and presaged the droop-nose look of the famed 250 GTO, but it was Scaglietti's 750 Monza, with its faired-in headrest suggesting the flowing Testa Rossa that drew attention.
Mike Hawthorn and Umberto Maglioli piloted their 750 Monza to victory at Monza
on its very first race, giving the car its name. Although they were strong on the track, the Monza was unable to hold off the Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR in 1955, allowing the Germans to seize the sports car championship that Ferrari claimed in 1954.