1955 Ferrari 500 Mondial SII specifications

1955 Ferrari 500 Mondial SII data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2250 mm 88.6 inches
Track/tread (front) 1278 mm 50.3 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1284 mm 50.6 inches
Length
Width
Height
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio
Kerb weight 720 kg 1587 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Ferrari
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 2 litre
1985 cc
(121.132 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 90 × 78 mm
3.54 × 3.07 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.15
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output 172 PS (170 bhp) (127 kW)
at 7000 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output 63.9 kW/litre
86.8 ps/litre
85.6 bhp/litre
1.4 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8.5:1
Fuel system 2 We carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 496.25 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
239.39 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.24 PS/kg
176.07 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.18 kW/kg
236.11 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.24 bhp/kg
0.11 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
5.68 kg/kW
9.49 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID69696
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 20.1
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1955 Ferrari 500 Mondial SII added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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