Ferrari 500 F2 ,1953
A change of the rules introduced in 1952 made it possible for Formula 2racing cars to participate in Grand Prix Races. It was not long before the Ferrari 500 F2 stood out to be put in the spotlight of the international racing arena. A star was Born!. Indeed, this relatively small and light weight racing car from Maranello possessed features that made it an unparallel competitor. Aurelo Lampredi, who had the reputation of being a magician in racing engineering, developed a high torque 4 cylinder in line engine with 185 hp for the Ferrari 500 F2. Among its other features were a low gravity centre, a well balanced distribution of aggregates, good brakes, and very goodmaneuverability. Alberto Ascari knew how to turn these features to his advantage only too well. There was good reson that he became a double Formula 1 Wolrd Champion (1952 & 1953). In his wake, other drivers, suchs Villoresi, Farina, Taruffi and the young Briton Mike Hawthom, added to the winning record of the 500 F2 with further successes. It was a period of dominance that led the Ferrari 500 F2and the name of Alberto "Ciccio" Ascari to go down in racing history.
Unfortunately destiny struck two years later. During a relatively harmless test drive on the 26ht of May, 1955 Alberto Ascari had a deadly accident, which sent the whole italy into a state of shock and grief.
The model is composed of 1,463 parts, 1,150 of which are metal parts. This miniature is a replica of the 1953 Grand Prix World Championship car, which undoubtedly stood on the zenith of F2 technology of its time. Thanks to an integration of exact detailed replication and matchless craftmanship, we are able to offer you this masterpieces of precision models. Just to take a look under the engine hood or theremovable rear paft, and you will be convinced. By the way in case you are curious how many rivets are mounted on the gad tank and oil tank of this model, we already didi the counting for you. 526 single rivets. We want our model to be true to the original.
Tehcnical Data of the original Vehicle:
- 4 Cylinder in line engine
- Displacement : 1,985 ccm
- Maximum output: 185 hp at 7.500 rpm
- Top Speed : 265 Km/h
- Total weight : approx. 560 kg.
- Total length : 3,988 mm
- Wheel base : 2,160 mm
- Double transverse control arms in the front with cross installed compound spring
- De Dion rear axle with longtitudinal arms and cross installed compound spring.
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