Ferrari 500 Mondial – 1953

ENGINE

Engine TypeFront, Longitudinal in-line-four
Total Displacement1984.86 cc
Unitary Displacement496.21 cc
Maximum Power125 kW (170 hp) at 7000 rpm
Bore/Stroke90 X 78 mm
Compression ratio8.5 : 1
Power Per Litre86 hp/l
Valve ActuationTwin overhead camshaft per bank, two valves per cylinder
Fuel feedtwo Weber 45 DCOA/3 Carburettors
Ignitiontwo spark plug per cylinder, two coils
Lubricationdrysump
Clutchtwin-plate

CHASSIS

FrameTubular steel
Front SuspensionIndependent, unequal-length wishbones, transverse leaf spring, Houdaille hydraulic shock absorbers.
Rear Suspensionde Dion, twin radius arm, transverse leaf spring, Houdaille hydraulic shock absorbers
BrakesDrums
Transmission5-speed + reverse
SteeringWorm and Sector
Fuel Tank150 litres
Front tyres5.25 X 16
Rear tyres6.00 X 16

BODYWORK

TypeTwo-seater spider, berlinetta
Length-
Width-
Height-
Wheelbase2250 mm
Front Track1278 mm
Rear Track1284 mm
Weight720 kg (dry)

PERFORMANCE

Top Speed236 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 KM/H-
0-400 M-
0-1000 M-