After the racing successes of 375 Plus, mainly in 1954 Carrera Panamericana, Ferrari decided to prepare another model for this marathon.

All four serial numbers bear "CM" suffix standing for "Carrera Messicana" of their intended, but never realised, race.

When the engine was upgraded to a twin plugs per cylinder, four coils, and a three 46DCF/3 Webers, power rose to 380 PS (279 kW; 375 hp) at 7,000 rpm.

All cars used dry sump lubrication, triple-plate clutch and a 5-speed manual gearbox mounted at the rear of a transaxle type.

The rear had De Dion axle and transverse leaf springs, already introduced on racing Ferraris a couple years back.

The body design loosely resembled Pinin Farina-designed berlinettas but had to be transferred to a shorter chassis with a wider track.

Although two cars entered and neither finished, they achieved an impressive top speed of 303 kmh and set a new lap record.

[2] In 1957 Cuban Grand Prix, among many entered Ferraris, the 410 S was able to achieve second place, driven by Caroll Shelby.

[11] Same feat was repeated in 1958 edition of the Havana Grand Prix, this time Masten Gregory was behind the wheel.