Ferrari Tipo 500

The car was powered by an inline four-cylinder engine which was mounted behind the front axle, improving weight distribution.

Ascari won seven consecutive World Championship races in the 500, a record which stood until Sebastian Vettel broke it in 2013.

[2] In May 1955, Maurice Trintignant had won the Monte Carlo GP for the first time for Ferrari.

The 625 F1 Lampredi inline-four engine displaced 2498.32 cc and could produce between 210–230 PS (154–169 kW; 207–227 hp) at 7000 rpm with two Weber 50DCO carburettors.

The car had an independent front suspension and de Dion axle at the rear.

Basic technical information about the Ferrari 500 F2