Ferrari 735 LM

The Ferrari 735 LM, also known as the 121 LM, was a distinguished sports racing car produced by Ferrari in 1955. It was notable for being the second Ferrari race car powered by an Aurelio Lampredi-designed inline-6 engine, an evolution in displacement from the engines used in the Ferrari Monza race cars. Originally converted from the 376 S models post-Mille Miglia, the 735 LM boasted a significant upgrade in engine displacement and power output. Despite its promising features, including a 4.4-litre engine producing 330 PS, the 735 LM faced challenges in competition. Its most notable race was the 1955 24 Hours of Le Mans, where despite a strong practice performance, none of the entered Ferraris finished the race. The 735 LM marked the end of Ferrari's experimentation with inline-six engines, as subsequent models reverted to smaller capacities following new race regulations.