Ferrari Monza

Ferrari Monza
Overview
ManufacturerFerrari
Also calledFerrari TF
Ferrari Mondial
Production1953–1957
Body and chassis
ClassWorld Sportscar Championship
LayoutFront mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Powertrain
EngineLampredi I4
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,250 mm (88.6 in)
Chronology
PredecessorFerrari 250 MM
SuccessorFerrari 250 Testa Rossa

The Ferrari Monza is one of a series of cars built by Ferrari. In the early 1950s, Ferrari shifted from using the compact Gioacchino Colombo-designed V12 engine in its smallest class of sports racers to a line of four-cylinder engines designed by Aurelio Lampredi. Inspired by the success of the light and reliable 2.5 L 553 F1 car, the four-cylinder sports racers competed successfully through the late 1950s, culminating with the famed 500 Mondial and 750 Monza.

V12 models used downdraft carburettors located centrally in the "valley" of the engine, while the inline-engined fours used side-draft units and thus did not need the hood scoops.

Almost all Monzas had 2,250 mm (88.6 in) of wheelbase, except for 250 and 860 Monza.


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