CMC 056

Ferrari 500 F2 1953

• CMC is a manufacturer of die cast in particular the reference CMC 056.
• Scale: 1:18

 

In 1952 and 1953 the World Championship for Grand Prix cars was run under the two-litre Formula 2 regulations. After Alfa Romeo withdrew from racing, Ferrari looked set to dominate the next seasons with their 375. To make it easier for other manufacturers to enter the series rules were changed, seemingly outfavouring the Ferraris.

Ferrari's principal engineer, Lampredi, designed a whole new engine. Unlike his first design for Ferrari this engine only had four cylinders. It was simpler in construction and had improved torque compared to the previously used V12. The Lampredi four cylinder would be used throughout the 1950s in both single seater and sportscar Ferrari race cars.Alberto Ascari, runner-up in the 1951 championship, stayed at Ferrari to take on world champion Fangio who had moved from Alfa Romeo to Maserati. Early in the season Fangio suffered a severe, season-ending, accident, paving the way for Ferrari and Ascari. He won six of the seven Grand Prix of the 1952 season. Victory in the seventh Grand Prix was taken by Ascari's team-mate Taruffi. Alberto Ascari copied his championship winning feat in 1953.Ferrari's dominance in the two 'Formula 2 years' was total.

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