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 Model 342 America (1952)
Number of cylinders and arrangement 12 in 60° V.
Bore and stroke 80 x 68 mm.
Unitary and total capacity 341.8 / 4,101.66 cc.
Position Front longitudinal.
Cylinder block and head Light alloy.
Compression ratio 8:1.
Max. power output 200 bhp at 5,000 rpm; 48 bhp/litre.
Timing gear 2 valves per cylinder, 1 overhead camshaft.
Fuel feed 3 Weber 40 DCF carburettors.
Ignition Single, coil-ignition.
Clutch Dry, single-plate.
Gearbox 4 speeds + reverse.
Differential Conventional.
Type and material Monobloc in elliptic section steel tubes.
Front suspension Independent, double wishbone, single transverse leaf spring.
Rear suspension Live axle, semi-elliptic longitudinal leaf springs.
Brakes Drums, hydraulic control.
Fuel tank 105 litres.
Cooling system 1 front radiator.
Wheelbase and front/rear track 2,650 / 1,325 / 1,320 mm.
Tyres 6.40-15.
Weight empty 1,200 kg.
Top speed 186 km/h.
Model 342 MM.
12 cylinders in 60† V, front longitudinal, light alloy cylinder block and head
Bore and stroke 80 x 68 mm.
Unitary and total capacity 341.8 / 4,101.66 cc.
Compression ratio 8:1.
Max. power output 280 bhp at 6,600 rpm.
Timing gear 2 valves per cylinder, 1 overhead camshaft.
Fuel feed 3 Weber 40 DCF carburettors.
Ignition Single, 2 coil-ignition units.
Transmission Dry, single-plate clutch, gearbox with 5 speeds + reverse, conventional differential.
Frame Monobloc in elliptic section steel tubes.
Front suspension Independent, double wishbone, transverse lower leaf spring.
Rear suspension Live axle, semi-elliptic longitudinal leaf springs, double hydraulic dampers.
Brakes Drums, hydraulic control.
Steering Worm and wheel.
Wheelbase and front and rear track 2,600 / 1,278 / 1,250 mm.
Tyres Front 6.00-16, rear 6.50-16.
Weight empty 900 kg.
Fuel tank 150 litres.
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