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Ferrari Tipo 553/Mondial



Tuner
Country I
Year 1953
Engine Ferrari Tipo 106
Engine Type L4
Cams 2
Valves/cyl 2.0000
Compression "13,0"
Bore 93.000
Stroke 73.500
Capacity (cc) 1997
Power (at revs) 190 HP/7500
Torque
Induction
Ignition Marelli magn. twin spark
Fuel system 2 twin Weber 52 DCOA-3
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) 2197
Front track (mm) 1308
Rear track (mm) 1245
Weight (kg) 560
Drive rear
Number of gears 4
Gearbox Ferrari
Fuel tank size (litres) 150
Brakes
Front brake type drum
Rear brake type drum
Front rims 3.5or4 x 16
Rear rims 5.5 x 16
Tyres
Front tyres 5.25 x 16
Rear tyres 6.50 x 16
Maximum speed (kph) 260

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