"Ferrari is known for its elegant and robust 12-cylinder engines, but the 500 Mondial features a four-cylinder. Born in the post-World War II economy that was recovering from near devastation, the Mondial was built to fill the demand of professional and gentleman drivers seeking the podium. A four-cylinder could generate better low end torque and enable quick corner exits. The lighter overall weight was also an advantage. Drawing from the 500 F2 that dominated grand prix racing in 1952 and 1953, the Mondial was well balanced and quick. With coachwork from either Pinin Farina or Scaglietti – depending on if the car was series one or series two – it resembles the form of the 375 MM berlinettas and spyders of the era. Proving the formula was viable, Alberto Ascari and Luigi Villoresi scored a class win and second overall in the Mondial’s debut race at the 12 Hours of Casablanca."—Official description[1]
The 1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial - abbreviated as "Ferrari 500M" or "Ferrari 500 M"[2] - is a rear-wheel drive classic racer by Ferrari.
It appears in Forza Horizon 2 as part of the G-Shock Car Pack and as standard in all subsequent main series titles except Forza Horizon 5.
Synopsis[]
The 500 Mondial (Italian for world) is a race car designed for the historic World Sportscar Championship, where it debuted in the 12 Hours of Casablanca race in 1953.
Different to the Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa and other 1950s Ferraris in the Forza series, it is powered by a four-cylinder engine instead of a V12. Its four-cylinder "Lampredi" engine was also used by Formula race cars and offers 168 hp (125 kW) at 7000 rpm.[3] With a weight of 1852 lb (840 kg), it yields a power-to-weight ratio of 0.091 hp/lb.
Statistics[]
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Speed 5.5 Handling 4.3
Acceleration 6.8
Braking 3.9
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D 352 |
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Unlock Requirements
Car Dealer:
Purchase from the car dealer for 1,000,000 CR | ||
Performance & Division
Division: Vintage Touring
Speed:
Top Speed: 146.2 mph (235.2 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 7.450 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 17.480 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 106.8 ft (32.6 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 290.2 ft (88.5 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 1.08 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 0.95 g | ||
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Speed 5.5 Handling 4.3
Acceleration 6.8
Braking 3.9
Legendary
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D 354 |
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Unlock Requirements
Unlock:
Purchase from the car dealer for 950,000 CR | ||
Performance & Division
Division: Vintage GT Racing
Collection Tier:
Tier 5 - Legendary (+950)
Speed:
Top Speed: 146.2 mph (235.2 km/h)
1/4 Mile: 14.783 secs.
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 7.450 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 17.498 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 114.3 ft (34.8 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 301.2 ft (91.8 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 1.08 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 0.95 g | ||
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Speed 2.1 Braking 1.6
Handling 2.1
Acceleration 2.1
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D 365 |
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Unlock Requirements
Car Dealer:
Can be purchased from the Car Dealer for 123,000 CR
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Performance & Division
Division: Vintage Le Mans Sportscars
Speed:
Top Speed: 145.4 mph (233.9 km/h)
1/4 Mile: 14.783 secs.
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 7.450 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 17.480 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 108.9 ft (33.2 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 316.8 ft (96.6 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 1.11 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 0.96 g | ||
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Speed 5.6 Handling 4.9
Acceleration 7.2
Launch 6.1
Braking 5.7
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D 490 |
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Required DLC:
Requires the G-Shock Car Pack | ||
Unlock Requirements
Autoshow:
Purchase from the Autoshow for 1,500,000 CR | ||
Performance & Championship
Championship: Classic Racers
Speed:
Top Speed: 151.6 mph (243.9 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 7.450 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 17.480 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 172.6 ft (52.6 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 418.3 ft (127.5 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 0.72 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 0.72 g | ||
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Speed 5.4 Handling 5.2
Acceleration 6.8
Launch 5.6
Braking 4.3
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C 527 |
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Unlock Requirements
Autoshow:
Purchase from the Autoshow for 1,000,000 CR
Auction House:
Can be purchased or bid on through an Auction House listing
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Performance & Championship
Championship: Classic Racers
Speed:
Top Speed: 145.7 mph (234.4 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 7.450 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 17.480 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 189.8 ft (57.9 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 472.1 ft (143.9 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 0.75 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 0.74 g | ||
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Speed 6.1 Handling 5.1
Acceleration 4.7
Launch 5.0
Braking 4.7
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C 544 |
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Unlock Requirements
Autoshow:
Purchase from the Autoshow for 1,000,000 CR Auction House:
Can be purchased or bid on through an Auction House listing Seasonal:
This vehicle has appeared as a listed item in the Forzathon Shop or as a Festival Playlist reward.
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Performance & Car Type
Car Type: Classic Racers
Rarity:
Legendary
Speed:
Top Speed: 145.2 mph (233.6 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 7.450 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 17.480 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 196.1 ft (59.8 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 484.4 ft (147.6 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 0.75 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 0.74 g | ||
Trivia[]
- In Forza Motorsport (2023), the 500 M has its weight listed as 1835 lb (832 kg).
Conversions[]
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Conversion - Engine |
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3.2L I6, 4.5L V8, 6.0L V12 |
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3.2L I6, 1.6L I4 - Turbo Rally |
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3.2L I6, 1.6L I4 - Turbo Rally |
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Conversion - Drivetrain |
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AWD Drivetrain |
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AWD Drivetrain |
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AWD Drivetrain |
Gallery[]
Forza Motorsport 6
Forza Horizon 3
(Front)
(Front)
Forza Horizon 3
(Rear)
(Rear)
Promotional[]
Forza Horizon 2
Forzavista[]
Interior
Forza Horizon 3
Forza Horizon 3
Engine
Forza Horizon 3
Forza Horizon 3
Trunk
Forza Horizon 3
Forza Horizon 3
References[]
- ↑ "Forza Horizon 3 - Cars" . forzamotorsport.net . Retrieved 09-03-2018.
- ↑ Abbreviation in Forza Motorsport (2023)
- ↑ "Ferrari 500 Mondial (1953)" . 11-25-2020