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Ferrari 500 F2

After having revolutionised F1 design with his naturally-aspirated engine, Lampredi turned his revolutionary attention to the 4-cylinder F2 which won nearly every race and with which Ascari took two World titles in 1952 and 1953.

Year produced1952
EngineL4 1.985cc
LayoutLongitudinal, front engine
Speed186 bhp, 260 kph