Ferrari 553

Ferrari 553
Category	Formula One
Constructor	Ferrari
Predecessor	500
Successor	625
Technical specifications
Chassis	Single-seater, tubular frame
Axle track	Front: 1,278 mm (50.3 in); Rear: 1,250 mm (49 in)
Wheelbase	2,160 mm (85 in)
Engine	Ferrari 1,984 cc (121.1 cu in) (1953); 2.5-litre (1954) L4 naturally aspirated, front engine, longitudinally mounted
Transmission	Ferrari 4-speed manual
Weight	590 kg (1,300 lb)
Fuel	Shell
Tyres	Pirelli
Competition history
Notable entrants	Scuderia Ferrari
Notable drivers	Giuseppe Farina; Mike Hawthorn; Jose Froilan Gonzalez
Debut	1953 Italian Grand Prix
Constructors' Championships	0
Drivers' Championships	0
	n.b. Unless otherwise stated, all data refer to; Formula One World Championship Grands Prix only.

The Ferrari 553 was a racing car produced by Ferrari which raced in 1953 (when the World Championship was run to F2 regulations) as a Formula Two car and in 1954 as a Formula One car. The 1953 553 F2 car was raced in the 1953 World Drivers' Championship by Umberto Maglioli and Piero Carini. It was first raced at Monza in the 1953 Italian Grand Prix on September 13, 1953. In 1954 the Ferrari 553 F1 car replaced it when the World Championship returned to F1 specifications.

The car competed in six World Championship Grands Prix over the two seasons, making ten individual entries. Its only points finishing position was a win for Mike Hawthorn at the 1954 Spanish Grand Prix.

Formula One World Championship results

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Year	Chassis	Engine	Tyres	Driver	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	Points	WCC
1953	553	553 2.0 L4	P		ARG	500	NED	BEL	FRA	GBR	GER	SUI	ITA	n/a ‡	n/a ‡
				Umberto Maglioli									8
				Piero Carini									Ret
1954	553	554 2.5 L4	P		ARG	500	BEL	FRA	GBR	GER	SUI	ITA	ESP	n/a ‡	n/a ‡
				Giuseppe Farina			Ret	WD					WD
				José Froilán González			Ret	Ret				Ret
				Mike Hawthorn				Ret					1
				Umberto Maglioli							7
				Robert Manzon							DNS
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