Ferrari wasted no time in exploring the potential of Lampredi's successful, Grand Prix, long-block V12 engine as a road-going power unit, introducing the 340 America at the Paris Salon in October 1950, just a few months after its 4.1-litre engine's race debut. Just 23 of these competition-inspired 'big bangers' would be produced before production ceased in 1952. ... Read More
