This is the Ferrari F50. Built between 1995 and 1997, it was Ferrari’s answer to a pure Formula One experience in a road-legal package. Only 349 units were produced, all hand-assembled in Maranello. What made the F50 stand out was not luxury or comfort—but unfiltered performance and engineering.
At the core of the F50 is its engine: a 4.7-liter naturally aspirated V12 derived directly from Ferrari’s 1990 Formula One car, the 641. Designated F130B, the engine features a 65-degree bank angle, dry sump lubrication, and dual overhead camshafts with five valves per cylinder—three intake, two exhaust—totaling 60 valves.
It produces 513 horsepower at 8,000 rpm and 470 Newton-meters of torque at 6,500 rpm. The redline is 8,500 rpm, with a compression ratio of 11.3:1. The engine is longitudinally mounted and acts as a stressed member of the chassis, following race-car construction principles.
Power is sent to the rear wheels via a six-speed gated manual transmission, using a single-plate dry clutch. The F50 has no traction control and no ABS. It’s a purely mechanical system that demands precise driver input.
The chassis is a carbon fiber monocoque—Ferrari’s first use of such construction in a road car. It weighs only 225 pounds. Front and rear subframes carry the suspension and drivetrain and are bolted directly to the monocoque.
The suspension setup consists of double wishbones with inboard coilover dampers actuated by pushrods. The layout is race-derived, with adjustable dampers optimized for mechanical grip and stability at high speeds.
Braking is handled by unassisted Brembo ventilated discs—13.6 inches in the front, 13 inches in the rear. There is no servo assist and no anti-lock braking system. Pedal feel is linear, with stopping performance dictated by the driver’s control.
The F50 uses 18-inch magnesium alloy wheels fitted with Pirelli P Zero tires—245/35ZR18 up front and 335/30ZR18 at the rear. Unsprung weight is kept to a minimum for improved handling response.
Dry weight is 1,230 kilograms. With 513 horsepower, the F50 has a power-to-weight ratio of approximately 417 horsepower per ton. It accelerates from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour in 3.87 seconds, with a top speed of 325 kilometers per hour, or 202 miles per hour.
Aerodynamically, the F50 generates 750 kilograms of downforce at top speed, assisted by a fixed rear wing and an underbody venturi tunnel. Lateral acceleration exceeds 1g on standard road tires.
The Ferrari F50 is a direct application of race engineering to the road. It eliminates electronic assistance in favor of mechanical purity. Every system—from the powertrain to the chassis—serves one purpose: performance. This is not a car built to impress. It’s a car built to perform.
Ferrari F50 Technical Specifications
Production Years: 1995–1997
Units Produced: 349
Vehicle Type: Mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive supercar
Body Style: 2-door targa (removable hardtop)
Chassis: Carbon fiber monocoque with composite body panels
Powertrain
Engine Code: F130B
Type: Naturally aspirated 60-valve V12
Displacement: 4,698 cc (4.7 L)
Configuration: 65° V12
Bore x Stroke: 85 mm × 69 mm
Compression Ratio: 11.3:1
Valvetrain: DOHC, 5 valves per cylinder (3 intake, 2 exhaust)
Fuel System: Bosch Motronic M2.7 electronic fuel injection
Lubrication: Dry sump
Max Power: 513 hp (382 kW) @ 8,000 rpm
Max Torque: 470 Nm (347 lb-ft) @ 6,500 rpm
Redline: 8,500 rpm
Engine Mounting: Longitudinal, rear-mid; structural load-bearing element
Transmission
Gearbox: 6-speed manual
Clutch: Single-plate, dry
Drivetrain Layout: Rear-wheel drive (RWD)
Differential: Limited-slip differential
Chassis & Suspension
Chassis Material: Carbon fiber monocoque
Front Suspension: Independent, double wishbone with pushrod-actuated coilovers
Rear Suspension: Independent, double wishbone with pushrod-actuated coilovers
Dampers: Inboard, adjustable
Anti-roll Bars: Front and rear
Steering: Rack and pinion, unassisted
Brakes
Manufacturer: Brembo
Front Brakes: Ventilated discs, 345 mm (13.6 in)
Rear Brakes: Ventilated discs, 330 mm (13.0 in)
Brake Assist: None (no ABS or power assist)
Wheels & Tires
Wheel Type: Magnesium alloy
Front Wheels: 8.5J x 18
Rear Wheels: 13J x 18
Tires: Pirelli P Zero
Front: 245/35 ZR18
Rear: 335/30 ZR18
Dimensions & Weight
Overall Length: 4,480 mm (176.4 in)
Overall Width: 1,986 mm (78.2 in)
Overall Height: 1,120 mm (44.1 in)
Wheelbase: 2,580 mm (101.6 in)
Front Track: 1,620 mm (63.8 in)
Rear Track: 1,610 mm (63.4 in)
Dry Weight: 1,230 kg (2,712 lbs)
Fuel Tank Capacity: 105 liters (27.7 US gal)
Performance
0–100 km/h (0–62 mph): 3.87 seconds
Top Speed: 325 km/h (202 mph)
Quarter Mile: ~11.5 seconds
Power-to-Weight Ratio: ~417 hp/ton
Lateral Acceleration: 1.0g
Downforce at Top Speed: ~750 kg
Additional Notes
No electronic driver aids: no traction control, no ABS, no stability control
Engine derived from Ferrari 641 F1 car (1990 season)
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