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Ferrari 553 F1 Squalo



Tuner
Country I
Year 1954
Engine Ferrari 106
Engine Type L4
Cams 2
Valves/cyl 2.0000
Compression "12,0"
Bore 100.000
Stroke 79.500
Capacity (cc) 2498
Power (at revs) 260 HP/7500
Torque
Induction
Ignition Marelli magneto double
Fuel system 2 Weber 50DCOA
Chassis type Tubes
Body type single seater
Designer A. Lampredi
Front suspension "transverse leaf, wishbone"
Rear suspension "transverse leaf, de Dion"
Shock absorbers
Engine position front
Wheelbase (mm) 2160
Front track (mm) 1278
Rear track (mm) 1250
Weight (kg) 590
Drive rear
Number of gears 4
Gearbox Ferrari
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes
Front brake type drum
Rear brake type drum
Front rims 3.5 or 4 x 16
Rear rims 5.5 x 16
Tyres
Front tyres 5.50-16
Rear tyres 7.00-16
Maximum speed (kph)

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