After producing 18 Mondials in 1953/4, Ferrari updated the design with a new engine and front suspension. All the Series II cars had bodies by Scaglietti & C which were longer and more flowing than the Series I cars.

Pictures & Gallery

See full 1955 Ferrari 500 Mondial Series II Gallery here

Specs & Performance

submitted by	Richard Owen
type	Racing Car
built at	Maranello, Italy
body stylist	Dino Ferrari
coachbuilder	Scaglietti & C.
engineers	Aurelio Lampredi
production	10
engine	Type 111 Inline-4
position	Front Longitudinal
aspiration	Natural
valvetrain	Gear-Driven DOHC, 2 Hairpin Valves per Cyl
fuel feed	2 Weber 45 DCOA/3 Carburetors
displacement	1985 cc / 121.1 in³
bore	90 mm / 3.54 in
stroke	78 mm / 3.07 in
compression	9.2:1
power	126.8 kw / 170.0 bhp @ 7000 rpm
specific output	85.64 bhp per litre
bhp/weight	236.11 bhp per tonne
body / frame	Aluminum Panels over Tipo 510 Tubular Steel Chassis
driven wheels	RWD
wheel type	Borrani Wires
front tires	5.25×16
rear tires	6.00×16
front brakes	Hydraulic Drums
rear brakes	Hydraulic Drums
steering	Worm & Wheel
f suspension	Double Wishbones w/Transverse Leaf Springs, Hydraulic Dampers
r suspension	De Dion Type w/Transverse Leaf Springs, Hydraulic Dampers
curb weight	720 kg / 1588 lbs
wheelbase	2248 mm / 88.5 in
front track	1276 mm / 50.2 in
rear track	1276 mm / 50.2 in
transmission	Rear Mounted 5-Speed Manual
tran clutch	Dry Double Plate
gear ratios	2.60:1, 1.93:1, 1.455:1, 1.098:1, 1.00:1
final drive	3.92:1
top speed	~250 kph / 155.3 mph