One of the prettiest Ferrari racers ever is the 750 Monza. The 750 Monza prototype made its debut in 1954 at Monza with an engine based on a development of the Type 555. The 3.0-liter, four-cylinder, double overhead camshaft engine had 250 horsepower and developed strong torque that made for a very competitive car.
Achingly gorgeous, the body was built by Scaglietti from an original design penned by Enzo’s son Dino. Designed to be light and nimble, it was powered by a four-cylinder engine, allowing it to successfully compete with more powerful and heavier sports racers of the period.
The Monza used a 3.0-liter, four-cylinder, double overhead camshaft engine fed by a pair of Weber 58DCOA3 carburetors, producing an impressive 250 horsepower. Top speed was said to be 265 km/h (164 MPH), and to improve weight distribution, the car used a five-speed transaxle instead of a conventional transmission.
The 750 first appeared as a prototype in 1954. The first 750 Monzas arrived in 1954 and debuted at the ‘Gran Premio Supercortemaggiore’ at Monza where Gonzales/Trintignant took an overall victory. The model acquired its Monza moniker after that maiden victory in its first race at the eponymous circuit.. The most notable of the 750 Monza’s other victories was the 1954 Tourist Trophy.
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