Ferrari F50

Ferrari F50 from Ferrari challenge day at Silverstone circuit on 18th September 2022 The Ferrari F50 (Type F130) is a mid-engine sports car manufactured by Italian automobile manufacturer Ferrari from 1995 to 1997. Introduced in 1995, the car is a two-door, two seat targa top. The car is powered by a 4.7 L naturally aspirated Tipo F130B 60-valve V12 engine that was developed from the 3.5 L V12 used in the 1990 Ferrari 641 Formula One car. The car's design is an evolution of the 1989 Ferrari Mythos concept car Overview : Manufacturer - Ferrari S.p.A. Production - 1995–1997 349 produced Assembly - Maranello, Italy Designer - Lorenzo Ramaciotti and Pietro Camardella at Pininfarina Body and chassis : Class - Sports car (S) Body style - 2-door Targa top Layout - Rear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive Related - Ferrari 333 SP Ferrari F50 GT Powertrain : Engine - 4.7L DOHC 65 degree Tipo F130B V12[4][5] Power output - 382 kW (519 PS; 512 hp) Transmission - 6-speed manual Dimensions : Wheelbase - 2,580 mm (101.6 in) Length - 4,480 mm (176.4 in) Width - 1,986 mm (78.2 in) Height - 1,120 mm (44.1 in) Curb weight - 1,230 kg (2,710 lb) dry 860 kg (1,900 lb) dry Only a total of 349 cars were made with the last car rolling off the production line in July 1997. The F50's engine predated the car; it was used in the Ferrari 333 SP for the American IMSA GT Championship in 1994, allowing it to become eligible for the stock engine World Sports Car category Following the motorsport theme of the Ferrari F40 LM, Ferrari developed the F50 based F50 GT in collaboration with its racing partners Dallara and Michelotto to compete in GT1-class racing. Notable changes made to the car include a fixed roof, a large rear spoiler, new front spoiler, adjustable suspension system, Speedline racing alloy wheels with racing slicks and a large rear diffuser. The 4.7-litre V12 engine in the F50 GT was tuned to generate a power output of around 551 kW (749 PS; 739 hp) at 10,500 rpm. A test held in 1996 proved the car to be quicker even than the 333SP, but this went unnoticed as Ferrari cancelled the F50 GT project due to entry of purpose built racing cars in competition such as the Porsche 911 GT1 and due to lack of funding, instead focusing on Formula One after the BPR Global GT Series folded. Ferrari sold off the three complete chassis that were built - the test car 001, 002 and 003. Chassis 002 and 003 had bodies fitted before being sold. The remaining three tubs were reportedly destroyed Automotive magazine Car and Driver tested an F50 in 1997 and published the following results: 0-48 km/h (30 mph): 1.7 seconds 0-64 km/h (40 mph): 2.4 seconds 0-80 km/h (50 mph): 3.0 seconds 0–97 km/h (60 mph): 3.8 seconds 0–110 km/h (70 mph): 4.7 seconds 0–130 km/h (80 mph): 5.5 seconds 0–140 km/h (90 mph): 7.5 seconds 0–160 km/h (100 mph): 8.5 seconds 0–180 km/h (110 mph): 10.1 seconds 0–190 km/h (120 mph): 11.6 seconds 0–210 km/h (130 mph): 13.4 seconds 0–230 km/h (140 mph): 15.9 seconds 0–240 km/h (150 mph): 18.8 seconds 0–260 km/h (160 mph): 21.8 seconds 0–270 km/h (170 mph): 26.8 seconds 1/4 mile: 12.1 seconds at 198 km/h (123 mph) Skidpad: 0.95g Braking 70–0 mph (113–0 km/h): 176 ft (54 m) Top speed: 312 km/h (194 mph)(325 km/h (202 mph) claimed) General Manufactured in: Maranello, Italy Number produced: 349 (1995 to July 1997) Inspiration: 1990 Ferrari 641 as driven by Alain Prost Dry weight: 1,230 kg (2,712 lb) Distribution: 42%/58 % (front/rear) Length: 4,480 mm (176.4 in) Height: 1,120 mm (44.1 in) Width: 1,986 mm (78.2 in) Wheelbase: 2,581 mm (101.6 in) Front track: 1,621 mm (63.8 in) Rear track: 1,603 mm (63.1 in)

Added 31 Aug 2026