Ferrari 625F1

**Ferrari 625F1**
Constructor:	Scuderia Ferrari
Designer:	Aurelio Lampredi
Predecessor:	Ferrari 553 Squalo (chronological) ; Ferrari 500 (technical)
Successor:	Ferrari 555 Super Qualo
Technical specifications
Chassis:	Aluminum body on tubular space frame
Engine:	Ferrari 4-cylinder in-line engine, 2498 cc
Length:	3988 mm
Width:	1427 mm
Height:	1020 mm
Wheelbase:	2160 mm
Weight:	600 kg
Tires:	Englebert
Petrol:	Shell
statistics
Driver:	José Froilán González Nino Farina Mike Hawthorn Maurice Trintignant; ; ;
First start:	1954 Grand Prix of Argentina
World Cup points:	k. A. / tba
Podiums:	k. A. / tba
Leadership laps:	k. A. / tba

The Ferrari 625F1 was a Formula 1 racing car , built and used by Scuderia Ferrari .

Development history

For the 1952 season, the framework conditions, and especially the engine regulations, according to which the world championship races were held, changed significantly. Ferrari reacted quickly and had Aurelio Lampredi develop new 4-cylinder engines. The 2-liter variant of these units was used in the new Ferrari 500 .
For the 1954 season there was another change in the engine formula, and Scuderia Ferrari responded with the 625F1. The Ferrari 625F1 were converted Ferrari 500s with a 2.5-liter version of the four-cylinder engine . This engine was originally developed for the Ferrari 553 Squalo , which was used in parallel with the 625, and made 245 hp in its final stage. The vehicle still had a simple tubular frame.

Racing history

The 625F1 made its debut at the 1954 Argentine Grand Prix . The works drivers Giuseppe Farina , José Froilán González and Maurice Trintignant only had to admit defeat to local hero Juan Manuel Fangio and came in second to fourth behind him.

Gonzales won his second Grand Prix that same year with a 625. He won the Great Britain Grand Prix at Silverstone . Nevertheless, the Tipo 625 was not really a winning car. The car was inferior to the competition, led by Mercedes-Benz . Once again, the Scuderia scored a Tipo 625 victory when Maurice Trintignant surprisingly won the Monaco Grand Prix in 1955 .

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A Ferrari 625F1 at a 2007 Donington classic car race
Four-cylinder engine from the Ferrari 625F1
1954 Italian Grand Prix: Ascari (Ferrari 625) behind Fangio (Mercedes-Benz W196)
Version with raised stern and integrated headrest. The car was driven by Umberto Maglioli alone.
A 625 in the version as it was driven in the " Tasman series " (with 2.8 liters displacement).

Technical specifications

625F1	Year of construction 1954; used in 1954 and 1955
engine	4-cylinder in-line engine
Bore × stroke	94 × 90 mm
Displacement	2498 cc
compression	13: 1
power	250 hp at 7200 rpm
Max. Torque	-
crankshaft	-
Engine control	dohc, gear, 2V
Charging	2 × Weber 50DCOA / 3
fuel	-
Tank capacity	180 liters
cooling	Water (with pump)
transmission	Transaxle, 4 gear, 1 return gear, multi-disc clutch
landing gear	Tubular frame, 2 oval side members
Suspension in front	Double wishbone, transverse leaf spring
Rear suspension	De Dion axle, transverse leaf spring
Shock absorbers	Lever shock absorbers front and rear
Brakes	Four hydraulic drum brakes
wheelbase	2160 mm
track	1278/1250 mm
External dimensions	3988 × 1427 × 1020 mm
Dry weight	600 kg (including water and oil)
Top speed	-

Web links

Commons : Ferrari 625F1 - Collection of pictures, videos and audio files

Ferrari.com information about the Ferrari 625F1. Retrieved May 26, 2020 (en)
Ultimatecarpage.com Articles, pictures and technical information about the Ferrari 625F1. Retrieved May 26, 2020 (en)
YouTube: Ferrari 625 race car WarmUp of a Ferrari 625 F1