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Ferrari 500 4th version



Tuner
Country I
Year 1953
Engine Ferrari
Engine Type L4
Cams 2
Valves/cyl 2.0000
Compression "12,8"
Bore 90.000
Stroke 78.000
Capacity (cc) 1985
Power (at revs) 180 HP/7500
Torque
Induction
Ignition Marelli magn.
Fuel system 2 Weber 45 DOE
Chassis type Ladder
Body type single seater
Designer
Front suspension "transverse leaf, wishbone"
Rear suspension "transverse leaf, de Dion"
Shock absorbers
Engine position front
Wheelbase (mm) 2160
Front track (mm) 1270
Rear track (mm) 1250
Weight (kg) 615
Drive rear
Number of gears 4
Gearbox Ferrari
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes
Front brake type drum
Rear brake type drum
Front rims "4,5-5,5 x 16"
Rear rims "4,5-5,5 x 16"
Tyres Pirelli
Front tyres 5.25-16
Rear tyres 6.00-16
Maximum speed (kph) 240

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