Ferrari 553 F1 / 555 F1 (1953 - 1955)
Details
| Chassis | Single-seater, tubular frame |
|---|---|
| Axle track | Front: 1,278 mm (50.3 in) Rear: 1,250 mm (49 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2,160 mm (85 in) |
| Engine | Lampredi 1,984.86 cc (121.1 cu in) (1953) 2,497.56 cc (152.4 cu in) (1954) L4 naturally aspirated, front engine, longitudinally mounted |
| Transmission | Ferrari 4-speed manual |
| Weight | 590 kg (1,300 lb) |
| Fuel | Shell |
| Tyres | Pirelli |
| Technical data | 553 Squalo | 555 Super Squalo |
|---|---|---|
| Engine: | Front mounted 4-cylinder in-line engine | |
| displacement: | 2498 cm³ | |
| Bore x stroke: | 100 x 79.5 mm | |
| Compression: | 13.0:1 | 11.9:1 |
| Max power at rpm: | 260 hp at 7 200 rpm | |
| Valve control: | Double Overhead Camshafts, 2 valves per cylinder | |
| Carburetor: | 2 Weber 50 DCOA/3 | |
| Gearbox: | 4-speed manual, transaxle | 5-speed manual, transaxle |
| suspension front: | Double cross links, transverse leaf spring | Double cross links, coil springs |
| suspension rear: | De Dion axle, double longitudinal links, transverse leaf spring | |
| Brakes: | Hydraulic drum brakes | |
| Chassis & body: | Fackverks frame with aluminum body | |
| wheelbase: | 216 cm | |
| Dry weight: | 590 kg | |
| Top speed: | 280 km/h | |