| Ferrari F50 | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Ferrari S.p.A. |
| Production | 1995–1997 [1] 349 produced |
| Assembly | Maranello, Italy |
| Designer | Pietro Camardella[2] and Lorenzo Ramaciotti[3]atPininfarina |
| 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 | 1,400 kg (3,080 lb)[6] |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Ferrari F40 |
| Successor | Ferrari Enzo |
The Ferrari F50 (Type F130) is a mid-engine sports car manufactured by Italian automobile manufacturer Ferrari from 1995 until 1997. Introduced in 1995, the car is a two-door, two seat targa top. The F50 is powered by a 4.7 Lnaturally 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.[7]
A total of 349 cars were made, with the last car rolling off the production line in July 1997.[1] 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.
Ferrari developed the F50 based F50 GT in collaboration with its racing partners Dallara and Michelotto to compete in GT1-class racing, following the motorsport theme of the Ferrari F40 LM. 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 large rear diffusers. The 4.7-litre V12 engine in the F50 GT was tuned-up to generate a power output of around 551 kW (749 PS; 739 hp) at 10,500 rpm. A test was held in 1996 which proved the car to be quicker than even 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. Only 3 examples were ever built, with the three remaining tubs reportedly destroyed.[8][9]
The F50 had the following track times:
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