(1956 model)
| Marque (make) | Ferrari | Issued from | 1956 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 500 Testa Rossa | Issued until | |
| Serie | 500 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Ferrari | Country | IT |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | drophead coupé (convertible coupé) | Number of seats | 2 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | Ground clearance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | Length/wheelbase ratio | ||
| Height | Total (curb) weight | 680 kg / 1499 lb / 1499 lb | |
| Wheelbase | 2250 mm / 88.6 in / 88.6 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1303 mm / 51.3 in / 51.3 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1250 mm / 49.2 in / 49.2 in | Fuel capacity |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 8 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Ferrari | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 90.0 mm / 3.54 in / 3.54 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 78.0 mm / 3.07 in / 3.07 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.15 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 1985 cm3 / 121.1 cu in / 121.1 cu in | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Unitary capacity | 496.25 cm3/cylinder / 30.283 cu in/cylinder / 30.283 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 8.8 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 141.7 kW / 192.7 hp / 192.7 hp at 7000 rpm / 7000 rpm / 7000 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 205.0 Nm / 151.2 lbft / 151.2 lbft at 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 139.7 kW / 189.9 bhp / 189.9 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific output | 95.7 kW/l / 2.132 bhp/cu in / 2.132 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 103.27 Nm/l / 0.903 lbft/cu in / 0.903 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | Number of gears | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1.00 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 257 km/h / 160 mph / 160 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 279.41 kW/ton / 379.89 bhp/ton / 379.89 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | |||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | Suspension rear | ||
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | Brakes rear | ||
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Ferrari 500 Testa Rossa
