Maserati 250F
The front-engined Maserati that took Juan Manuel Fangio to the 1957 title and that Stirling Moss rated the best front-engined F1 car he drove.
- Power
- 220 bhp
- Top speed
- 180 mph
- Est. value
- $4.6m
About the Maserati 250F
Designed by Gioacchino Colombo with Vittorio Bellentani and Alberto Massimino, and with tubular work by Valerio Colotti, the 250F raced in the 2.5-litre formula from January 1954 to November 1960. Juan Manuel Fangio won on its debut at the 1954 Argentine Grand Prix, and Stirling Moss raced his own privately owned car that season. Its 2,493 cc straight-six first gave 220 bhp at 7,400 rpm, with fuel injection, a five-speed gearbox and disc brakes arriving in 1955 and lighter T2 cars in 1956. Fangio won four championship races in 1957 on the way to the title, before the new rear-engined cars left it outclassed in 1958. Twenty-six were made, and privateers raced them until 1960.
Maserati 250F specs
The Maserati 250F produces 220 bhp (164 kW). It has a top speed of 180 mph (290 km/h).
| Make | Maserati |
|---|---|
| Model | 250F |
| Years | 1954–1960 |
| Type | Race car |
| Body style | Open-wheel single-seater |
| Country | Italy |
| Production | About 26 built |
| Engine | 2.5L naturally aspirated inline-6 (Maserati) |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,493 cc (2.5 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 220 bhp (164 kW) at 7,400 rpm |
| Top speed | 180 mph (290 km/h) |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual (1954), 5-speed manual from 1955 |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 630 kg (1,389 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 349 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
How much is a Maserati 250F worth?
A typical Maserati 250F is estimated to be worth $4,620,000 (about £3,440,000).
Values are directional estimates for a typical example, not appraisals. Condition, mileage, history and specification all change what a real car is worth. Pound figures use the exchange rate of 3 November 2026. How values are estimated
Maserati 250F rarity in CarSpot
The Maserati 250F is a Unicorn card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 100 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.
Maserati 250F fun facts
- At the 1957 German Grand Prix Juan Manuel Fangio recovered a 48-second deficit in 22 laps to beat Mike Hawthorn, breaking the Nürburgring lap record ten times.
- Its listed fuel was a blend of 50% methanol, 35% petrol, 10% acetone, 4% benzol and 1% castor oil.
- A streamlined version with bodywork partly enclosing the wheels raced at the 1956 French Grand Prix.