Ferrari F50
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 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.
| Ferrari F50 | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Ferrari S.p.A. |
| Production | 1995–1997 349 produced |
| Assembly | Maranello, Italy |
| Designer | Pietro Camardella and Lorenzo Ramaciotti 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 |
| 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) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Ferrari F40 |
| Successor | Ferrari Enzo |
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.
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