Lancia D50

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Lancia D50/Ferrari D50
D50 003.jpg
Alberto Ascari in the Lancia D50 in 1954
Category Formula One
Constructor Lancia/Ferrari
Designer(s) Vittorio Jano
Predecessor Ferrari 553
Successor Ferrari 246 F1
Technical specifications
Chassis Multi-tubular, with stressed engine [1]
Suspension (front)Unequal length, tubular double wishbone, with transverse leaf spring and inboard dampers [2]
Suspension (rear) De Dion tube, with transverse leaf spring and inboard dampers [2]
Axle track F: 1,294 mm (50.9 in)
R: 1,330 mm (52.4 in)
Wheelbase 2,280 mm (89.8 in)
Engine Lancia DS50 2,488 cc (152 cu in) 90° V8 Naturally aspirated front-mounted
1954: 260 bhp (194 kW). [2]
1955/6: 285 bhp (213 kW) [3]
Transmission Lancia 5-speed manual transaxle
Weight620 kg (1,367 lb)
Fuel gasoline
Tyres Pirelli/Englebert
Competition history
Notable entrants Scuderia Lancia
Scuderia Ferrari
Notable drivers Flag of Italy.svg Alberto Ascari
Flag of Italy.svg Luigi Villoresi
Flag of Italy.svg Eugenio Castellotti
Flag of Argentina.svg Juan Manuel Fangio
Flag of Italy.svg Luigi Musso
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Peter Collins
Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg Alfonso de Portago
Debut 1954 Spanish Grand Prix
RacesWins Poles F/Laps
14 [4]
Lancia: 4
Ferrari: 10		5 [4]
0
5		8 [4]
2
6		5 [4]
1
4
Drivers' Championships1 (1956: Fangio)
n.b. Unless otherwise stated, all data refer to
Formula One World Championship Grands Prix only.

The Lancia D50 was a Formula One racing car designed by Vittorio Jano for Lancia in 1954. The car's design made use of many innovative features, such as the use of the engine as a stressed chassis member, the off-centre positioning of the engine to allow a lower overall height, and pannier fuel cells for better weight distribution and aerodynamics. [3] Six of the cars were built, and two of them are displayed in Italian museums. [5]

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Description

The Jano designed V-8 in the D50 Lancia - Ferrari D50 engine.JPG
The Jano designed V-8 in the D50
Lancia D50 of Scuderia Ferrari Lancia D50 of Scuderia Ferrari.jpg
Lancia D50 of Scuderia Ferrari

The D50 made its race debut toward the end of the 1954 Formula One season in the hands of two-time and reigning World Champion, Italian driver Alberto Ascari. In its first event Ascari took both pole position in qualifying and fastest race lap, although his car's clutch failed after only ten laps. [4] Following Ascari's death, and in increasing financial trouble, the Lancia family sold their controlling share in the Lancia company, and the assets of Scuderia Lancia were given to Scuderia Ferrari. Ferrari continued to develop the car, although they removed many of Jano's most innovative designs, [1] and the car was rebadged as the "Lancia-Ferrari D50" and later simply the "Ferrari D50". Juan Manuel Fangio won the 1956 World Championship of Drivers with this car modified by Ferrari. [5] During their competition lifespan D50s were entered into 14 World Championship Formula One Grands Prix, winning five.

Technical data

Technical data D50
Engine:  Front mounted 8 cylinder V engine
displacement: 2488 cm3
Bore x stroke: 73.6 x 73.1 mm
Max power at rpm: 250 hp at 8 100 rpm
Max torque at rpm: 210 Nm at 6 000 rpm
Valve control: 2 overhead camshafts per cylinder row, 2 valves per cylinder
Carburetor: 4 Solex ZIL
Gearbox: 5-speed manual, transaxle
suspension front: Double wishbones, transverse leaf springs, hydraulic shock absorbers
suspension rear:  De Dion axle, transverse leaf springs, hydraulic shock absorbers
Brakes: Hydraulic drum brakes
Chassis & body: Fackverk frame with aluminum body
Wheelbase: 228 cm
Dry weight: About 640 kg
Top speed: 300 km/h

Ferrari 801

The D50s lived on into the 1957 season, much modified as "Ferrari 801s" but were largely uncompetitive against the latest generation of Maserati 250Fs. [6]

Ferrari 801 scale model Ferrari 801.jpg
Ferrari 801 scale model

Technical data

Technical data Ferrari 801
Engine:  Front mounted 8 cylinder V engine
displacement: 2486 cm3
Bore x stroke: 76 x 68.5 mm
Max power at rpm: 275 hp at 8 400 rpm
Compression: 11.5:1
Valve control: 2 overhead camshafts per cylinder row, 2 valves per cylinder
Carburetor: 4 Solex 40 PII
Gearbox: 5-speed manual, transaxle
suspension front: Double wishbones, coil springs, anti-roll bars
suspension rear:  De Dion axle, double longitudinal links, transverse leaf spring
Brakes: Hydraulic drum brakes
Chassis & body: Fackverk frame with aluminum body
Wheelbase: 228 cm
Dry weight: 650 kg
Top speed: 280 km/h

Complete Formula One World Championship results

(key) (results in bold indicate pole position, results in italics indicate fastest lap)

YearDesignationEngineTyresDrivers123456789
1954 Lancia D50Lancia DS50 2.5 V8 P ARG 500 BEL FRA GBR GER SWI ITA ESP
Alberto Ascari Ret
Luigi Villoresi Ret
1955 Lancia D50Lancia DS50 2.5 V8 P ARG MON 500 BEL NED GBR ITA
Alberto Ascari RetRet
Luigi Villoresi Ret15
Eugenio Castellotti Ret12Ret
Louis Chiron 6
Ferrari D50 E Giuseppe Farina DNS
Eugenio Castellotti DNS
Luigi Villoresi DNS
1956 Ferrari D50Ferrari DS50 2.5 V8 P
E 		ARG MON 500 BEL FRA GBR GER ITA
Juan Manuel Fangio 11/
Ret		21/41Ret41121/81
Eugenio Castellotti Ret41/
Ret		Ret2101Ret1
/Ret		81/
Ret
Luigi Musso 11RetRet1Ret
Peter Collins 211121/
Ret		Ret1
/Ret		21
Olivier Gendebien RetDNA
Paul Frère 2
André Pilette 6
Alfonso de Portago Ret21/
101		Ret1Ret
Wolfgang von Trips DNS
1957 Ferrari D50A
Ferrari 801		DS50 2.5 V8 E ARG MON 500 FRA GBR GER PES ITA
Peter Collins 61/
Ret		Ret3Ret3Ret
Luigi Musso Ret224Ret8
Eugenio Castellotti Ret
Mike Hawthorn RetRet14326
Wolfgang von Trips 61713
Cesare Perdisa 61
Alfonso de Portago 51
José Froilán González 51
Maurice Trintignant 5Ret4DNS

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References

Notes

  1. 1 2 David, D. "Lancia D50". Grand Prix History. Archived from the original on 2007-07-02. Retrieved 2007-11-06.
  2. 1 2 3 "Lancia D50". Ultimatecarpage.com. Retrieved 2007-11-06.
  3. 1 2 "Ferrari Lancia D50". Ultimatecarpage.com. Retrieved 2007-11-06.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 "Car Model: Lancia D50". www.ChicaneF1.com. Retrieved 2008-02-17.
  5. 1 2 "1954 Lancia D50". conceptcarz.com. Retrieved 2008-02-20.
  6. ↑ "1957 Ferrari 801 – Images, Specifications and Information". Ultimatecarpage.com. Retrieved 2010-09-30.

Bibliography

  • Nixon, Chris (1999). Rivals: Lancia D50 & Mercedes-Benz W196. Isleworth, Middlesex, UK: Transport Bookman Publications. ISBN   0851840590.
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