1957
MSRP:$6,000,000 – $8,000,000
The Ferrari 500 TRC is a supercar roadster powered by a naturally aspirated 2.0-liter inline-four producing 177 hp and 151 lb-ft of torque. Its front-mounted longitudinal engine sends power to the rear wheels through a 4-speed manual transmission, with peak power at 7,000 rpm and peak torque at 5,500 rpm. AutoSpecsHub lists a 152-mph top speed and an 11.2-mpg combined economy rating, with a 356-mile total range. Weighing just 1,565 pounds at the curb, the 500 TRC has an 8.84 lb/hp power-to-weight ratio, giving it a lightweight, competition-focused character.
The 1957 Ferrari 500 TRC seats two and uses double-wishbone front suspension with a live-axle rear setup. Drum brakes are fitted at both ends, with 550/80R16 front and 600/80R16 rear tyres providing road contact. The roadster rides on an 88.6-inch wheelbase, with 51.5-inch front and 49.2-inch rear tracks. Its 31.7-gallon fuel tank provides substantial capacity for a lightweight racing-oriented machine. The Lampredi (500) engine features DOHC valvetrain, two valves per cylinder and carburetor fuel delivery, with an 8.5:1 compression ratio and 3.543 × 3.071-inch bore and stroke completing its period Ferrari specification.
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