  Alberto Ascari, winner of the 1951 German and Italian Grands Prix |
 Model 375 F1
Formula 1 racing car.
Years of activity 1950/1951.
First race Italian Grand Prix in Monza on 3.9.1950.
Engine 12 cylinders in 60° V, front-mounted. Silumin monobloc and head, screw- fitted cylinder liners, cylinder spacing 108 mm, water cooled.
Bore and stroke 80 x 74.5 mm.
Unitary and total capacity 374.47 / 4,493.73 cc.
Compression ratio 11:1.
Max. power output 350 bhp at 7,000 rpm.
Timing gear 2 valves per cylinder, 1 overhead camshaft per bank of cylinders, rocker arms and pin springs, front chain drive.
Fuel feed 3 Weber 42 DCF downdraft twin choke carburettors.
Ignition Single. 2 Magneti Marelli at the rear end of the camshafts, sparkplugs inside the V.
Lubrication Forced with dry sump.
Transmission Rear. Multi-plate clutch, gearbox with 4 speeds + reverse in block with ZF self-locking differential.
Gear ratios Variable depending on racing circuit.
Frame Longitudinals with elliptical section tubes and tubular cross members.
Front suspension Double wishbone: double triangles, transverse lower leaf spring and Houdaille hydraulic lever dampers.
Rear suspension De Dion axle, transverse lower leaf spring, longitudinal struts, Houdaille hydraulic lever dampers.
Steering Worm and sector.
Brakes Drums, finned bimetallic, on all 4 wheels with dual hydraulic actuation cylinders.
Tyres Front 5.50x16î, rear 7.50x17î. Pirelli.
Rims Spoked, light alloy.
Wheelbase 2,320 mm.
Front/rear track 1,278 / 1,250 mm.
Length 3,937 mm.
Width 1,428 mm.
Height 960 mm.
Weight with water and oil 720 kg.
Fuel tank 195 litres of benzene/alcohol mixture. Rear-mounted.
Bodywork Aluminium single-seater body.
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