GP Replicas GP43-031A Ferrari D50 #1 'Fangio' Winner British GP & Formula 1 World Champion Car 1956

GP Replicas GP43-031A Ferrari D50 #1 'Juan Manuel Fangio' Winner British GP & Formula 1 World Champion Car 1956, 1/18th scale resin model car

The Ferrari D50 was designed by Vittorio Jano and built by Ferrari. It was powered by a 2.5-liter V8 engine that produced 265 horsepower. The D50 made its debut in the 1954 Italian Grand Prix, where it finished second. It won its first race at the 1955 British Grand Prix, with Juan Manuel Fangio at the wheel.

The D50 was a very successful car, winning five races in 1956, including the British Grand Prix again with Fangio. Fangio also won the Drivers' Championship that year, his fourth and final title.

The Ferrari D50 was a very advanced car for its time. It featured a lightweight chassis, a powerful engine, and sophisticated aerodynamics. It was also very reliable, which was essential for winning races in Formula One.

The D50 was retired at the end of the 1956 season, and was replaced by the Ferrari 246 F1. However, it remains one of the most iconic Formula One cars of all time.

The Ferrari D50 was a key factor in Juan Manuel Fangio's fourth Drivers' Championship. It was a fast, reliable, and well-balanced car that allowed Fangio to dominate the competition.

Here are some of the specifications of the Ferrari D50:

• Engine: 2.5-liter V8
• Horsepower: 265 hp
• Weight: 650 kg
• Top speed: 300 km/h
• Gearbox: 5-speed manual
• Suspension: Independent, coil springs
• Brakes: Drum brakes