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Founding Era · 1956–1957

500 TR

Engine
I4
Displacement
1.985 L
Power
180 hp
Gearbox / layout
4MT / FR
Weight
680 kg
Top speed
245 km/h

Profile & significance

Two-liter four-cylinder “Testa Rossa” sports racer , approximately 180 hp; light tubular chassis and open competition body. About 17 are generally cited. Market roughly $5–10 million for genuine cars, with serious restoration focus on period engine/head and chassis identity. 18 31 25 25 25 31 25 32 26 25 18 19 ===

Talking points

  • Two-liter four-cylinder “Testa Rossa” sports racer , approximately 180 hp; light tubular chassis and open competition body.
  • Market roughly $5–10 million for genuine cars, with serious restoration focus on period engine/head and chassis identity. 18 31 25 25 25 31 25 32 26 25 18 19 ===

Raw archive entry

500 TR 1.985L I4 ≈180 4MT / FR ≈680 ≈245 ≈17