Ferrari 500 F2
The simple four-cylinder Ferrari that carried Alberto Ascari to back-to-back titles when the World Championship ran to Formula Two rules.
- Power
- 185 bhp
- Top speed
- 162 mph
About the Ferrari 500 F2
After Alfa Romeo withdrew, the FIA ran the 1952 and 1953 World Championships to Formula Two rules, and Ferrari was the only team with a car designed specifically for the new formula. Aurelio Lampredi's 500 used a 1,985 cc inline-four mounted behind the front axle to improve weight distribution, with a de Dion rear axle and a four-speed transaxle. Alberto Ascari won every championship race he started in the 500 in 1952 to take his first title, and Ferrari also won the one round he missed while racing at Indianapolis. He took a second title in 1953, and in all the 500 won 14 of its 19 World Championship races. For 1954 several chassis were converted with the 2.5-litre 625 engine and won again.
Ferrari 500 F2 specs
The Ferrari 500 F2 produces 185 bhp (138 kW). It has a top speed of 162 mph (260 km/h).
| Make | Ferrari |
|---|---|
| Model | 500 F2 |
| Years | 1952–1953 |
| Type | Race car |
| Body style | Open-wheel single-seater |
| Country | Italy |
| Engine | 2.0L naturally aspirated inline-4 (Ferrari Lampredi) |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,985 cc (2.0 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 185 bhp (138 kW) at 7,500 rpm |
| Top speed | 162 mph (260 km/h) |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual transaxle |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 560 kg (1,235 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 330 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Ferrari 500 F2 rarity in CarSpot
The Ferrari 500 F2 is a Unicorn card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 25 out of 100. The rarest tier: hypercars, one-offs and cars built in tiny numbers, typically fewer than about 500. A Unicorn card is worth 320 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
Rarity is a collectible game mechanic, not an assessment of real-world scarcity or value.
Ferrari 500 F2 fun facts
- Alberto Ascari won seven consecutive World Championship races in the 500, a record that stood until Sebastian Vettel broke it in 2013.
- Leave out the 1953 Indianapolis 500, which ran to different rules and which Alberto Ascari did not enter, and his winning streak stretches to nine races.
