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.