  Nürburgring, 1 August 1954: Froilan Gonzalez, second in the German Grand Prix
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 Model 625 F1
Formula 1 racing car.
Years of activity 1954/1955.
First race Argentinian Grand Prix of 17.1.1954.
Engine Type 107. 4 cylinders in line, front-mounted, light alloy cylinder block and head, press-fitted cylinder liners, crankshaft on 5 bearings, water cooled.
Bore and stroke 94 x 90 mm.
Unitary and total capacity 624.58 / 2,498.32 cc.
Compression ratio 13:1.
Max. power output 250 bhp at 7,200 rpm.
Timing gear 2 valves per cylinder, 2 overhead camshafts with cups and rollers, front gear drive.
Fuel feed Mechanical pump and 2 Weber 50 DCOA/3 horizontal twin choke carburettors.
Ignition Double, with 2 Marelli magnetos.
Lubrication Forced with dry sump.
Transmission Rear. Multi-plate clutch, gearbox with 4 speeds + reverse in block with self-locking differential.
Gear ratios Variable depending on racing circuit.
Frame Type 500. Steel tube structure.
Front suspension Double wishbones: double triangle, transverse lower leaf spring, anti-roll bar and Houdaille hydraulic lever dampers.
Rear suspension De Dion live axle, two longitudinal struts, transverse lower leaf spring and Houdaille hydraulic dampers.
Steering Parallelogram, worm and sector.
Brakes Finned bimetallic drums with independent hydraulic control for front and rear wheels.
Tyres Front 5.25x16î, rear 7.00x16î. Englebert.
Rims Spoked, light alloy.
Wheelbase 2,160 mm.
Front/rear track 1,278 / 1,250 mm.
Length 3,988 mm.
Width 1,427 mm.
Height 1,020 mm.
Weight with water and oil 600 kg.
Fuel tank 180 litres of mixture.
Bodywork Aluminium single-seater body.
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