1953 Ferrari 625 TF
This is an interesting model from many points of view starting with the fact that the 625 of its name refers to the ccs of the 1954 F1 2.5-litre and the TF may refer to the Targa Florio even though the car never actually raced in it.
Of the three models built, a spider version driven by Mike Hawthorn took fourth position in the Grand Prix at the Autodromo in Monza in June 1953.
All three cars (two spiders and one coupe, all with coachwork by Vignale) were later sold but with their original 625s replaced by different engines.
Ferrari 625 TF Technical Specifications
Year of Manufacture – 1953
| ENGINE | ||
| type | front, longitudinal in-line-four | |
| bore/stroke | 94 x 90 mm | |
| unitary displacement | 624.58 cc | |
| total displacement | 2498.32 cc | |
| compression ratio | 9 : 1 | |
| maximum power | 162 kW (220 hp) at 7000 rpm | |
| power per litre | 88 hp/l | |
| maximum torque | – | |
| valve actuation | twin overhead camshaft per bank, two valves per cylinder | |
| fuel feed | two Weber 50 DCO4 carburettors | |
| ignition | two spark plugs per cylinder, two coils | |
| lubrication | dry sump | |
| clutch | multi-plate | |
| CHASSIS | ||
| frame | tubular steel | |
| front suspension | independent, unequal-length wishbones, transverse leaf spring, hydraulic shock absorbers | |
| rear suspension | de Dion, twin radius arms, transverse leaf spring, hydraulic shock absorbers | |
| brakes | drums | |
| transmission | 4-speed + reverse | |
| steering | worm and sector | |
| fuel tank | capacity 120 litres | |
| front tyres | 5.25 x 16 | |
| rear tyres | 6.50 x 16 | |
| BODYWORK | ||
| type | two-seater berlinetta, spider | |
| length | – | |
| width | – | |
| height | – | |
| wheelbase | 2250 mm | |
| front track | 1278 mm | |
| rear track | 1284 mm | |
| weight | 730 kg (kerb) | |
| PERFORMANCE | ||
| top speed | 240 km/h | |
| acceleration 0-100 km/h | – | |
| 0-400 m | – | |
| 0-1000 m | – | |