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Ferrari F50

TheFerrari F50(Type F130) is a limited productionmid-enginesports carmanufactured by Italian automobile manufacturerFerrarifrom 1995 until 1997. Introduced in 1995, the car is a two-door, two seattarga top.The F50 is powered by a 4.7 Lnaturally aspiratedTipo F130B60-valveV12 enginethat was developed from the 3.5 L V12 used in the 1990Ferrari 641Formula One car. The car's design is an evolution of the 1989Ferrari Mythosconcept car.[7]

Ferrari F50
Overview
ManufacturerFerrari S.p.A.
Production1995–1997[1]
349 produced
AssemblyMaranello,Italy
DesignerPietro Camardella[2]andLorenzo Ramaciotti[3]atPininfarina
Body and chassis
ClassSports car(S)
Body style2-doorTarga top
LayoutRear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive
RelatedFerrari 333 SP
Ferrari F50 GT
Powertrain
Engine4.7L DOHC65 degreeTipo F130BV12[4][5]
Power output382 kW (519 PS; 512 hp)
Transmission6-speedmanual
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,580 mm (101.6 in)
Length4,480 mm (176.4 in)
Width1,986 mm (78.2 in)
Height1,120 mm (44.1 in)
Curb weight1,400 kg (3,080 lb)[6]
Chronology
PredecessorFerrari F40
SuccessorFerrari Enzo

A total of 349 cars were made, with the last car rolling off the production line in July 1997.[1]The F50'senginepredated the car; it was used in theFerrari 333 SPfor the AmericanIMSA GT Championshipin 1994, allowing it to become eligible for the stock engineWorld Sports Carcategory.

Ferrari F50 GT

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Main article:Ferrari F50 GT
Chassis #001 on Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills, 2014
Chassis #001 (rear view)

Ferrari developed the F50 basedF50 GTin collaboration with its racing partners Dallara and Michelotto to compete in GT1-class racing, following the motorsport theme of theFerrari 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 thePorsche 911 GT1and due to lack of funding, instead focusing onFormula Oneafter theBPR Global GT Seriesfolded. Only 3 examples were ever built, with the three remaining tubs reportedly destroyed.[8][9]

Specifications

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Rear view

General

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Dimensions

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Ferrari F50 at the Marconi Automotive Museum
  • Dry weight:1,230 kg (2,712 lb) for the F50[1]and 860 kg (1,900 lb) for theF50 GT[11]
  • 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)

Engine

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The 4.7-litre Tipo F130 B V12 engine

Fuel consumption

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  • EPApremium gasoline[13]
    • Combined 8 miles per U.S. gallon (29 L/100 km; 9.6 mpg‑imp)
    • City 7 miles per U.S. gallon (34 L/100 km; 8.4 mpg‑imp)
    • Highway 10 miles per U.S. gallon (24 L/100 km; 12 mpg‑imp)

Transmission

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  • Configuration: longitudinal 6-speed manual + reverse,limited-slip differential,RWD
  • Gear ratios:2.933:1 (1st), 2.157:1 (2nd), 1.681:1 (3rd), 1.360:1 (4th), 1.107:1 (5th), 0.903:1 (6th), 2.529:1 (reverse)
  • Final drive: 3.70:1
    • Final drive assembly: aluminum sand casting
    • Remaining gearset housing: magnesium sand casting
    • Support bracing: steel
  • Flywheel:steel
  • Clutch:dry, twin plate
  • Cooling: oil-waterintercoolerbetween gearbox lubricant and engine

Chassis

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  • Type: central carbon fiber tub, light-alloy suspension and engine-gearbox assembly mounting points co-polymerised to thechassis
  • Materials:carbon fiber,epoxyresin, Nomexhoneycomb structurecore, sandwich construction
  • Torsionalstiffness:34,570 N⋅m (25,500 lb⋅ft) per degree

Suspension

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  • Front: Rose-jointed unequal-lengthwishbones,push-rods, coil springs, Bilstein gas-pressurised monotube dampers,electronic adaptive damping,electronic height adjustment (40 mm max)
  • Rear: Rose-jointed unequal-lengthwishbones,push-rods, coil springs,Bilsteingas-pressurised monotube dampers, electronic adaptive damping, mounting points on a spacer between the engine and gearbox
  • Travel: 55 mm bump, 60 mm rebound
  • Camber angle:-0.7 degrees front, -1.0 degrees rear
  • Anti-roll bars:front and rear
  • Max. roll angle: 1.5 degrees
  • Electronic adaptive damping (based on steering wheelangleandvelocity,the body's vertical and longitudinal acceleration, brake line pressure, and vehicle speed)
  • Maximum reaction time (from minimum to maximum damping force or vice versa): 140milliseconds(0.14 s)
  • Average reaction time (from minimum to maximum damping force or vice versa): 25 to 30milliseconds(0.025 to 0.03 s)

Steering

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Wheels/tires/brakes

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  • Wheels:magnesium alloy,manufactured by Speedline
  • Hubs:titanium
  • Disc brakebells/suspension uprights/brake calipers:aluminum
  • Upper and lowerwishbones:black powder-coatedsteel
  • Front wheels: 8.5 in × 18 in (220 mm × 460 mm)
  • Fronttires:245/35ZR-18GoodyearEagle F1 GS Fiorano @ 35 psi (240 kPa)
  • Front brakes:Brembocross-drilled & ventilated cast iron discs, 4 pistonaluminumBrembo calipers, Pagid brake pads, (withoutABS)
  • Rear wheels: 13 in × 18 in (330 mm × 460 mm)[12]
  • Rear tires: 335/30ZR-18 Goodyear Eagle F1 GS Fiorano @ 30 psi (210 kPa)
  • Rear brakes: Brembo cross-drilled & ventilated cast iron discs, 4 piston aluminum Brembo calipers, Pagid brake pads, (withoutABS)
  • Unsprung mass:99 lb/121 lb (front corners/rear corners)

Colour popularity

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  • Rosso Corsa (red): 302
  • Giallo Modena (yellow): 31
  • Rosso Barchetta (dark red): 8
  • Argento Nurburgring (silver): 4
  • Nero Daytona (black): 4
    • Rosso Corsa
    • Giallo Modena
    • Nero Daytona

    Performance

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    • 0–100 km/h (62 mph): 3.7 seconds[6]
    • 0–160 km/h (100 mph): 6 seconds[14]
    • 1/4 mile:12.1 seconds at 198 km/h (123 mph)[6]
    • Skidpad:0.95g[6]
    • Braking 70–0 mph (113–0 km/h): 176 ft (54 m)[6]
    • Top speed: 205mph/328 kph

    Track tests

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    The F50 had the following track times:

    References

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    4. ^Derrick, Martin; Clay, Simon (2013).Million Dollar Classics: The World's Most Expensive Cars.Chartwell Books.ISBN978-0-7858-3051-1.
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    6. ^abcdeJohn Phillips (January 1997)."Ferrari F50 — Why it took 13 months to get our hands on this supercar".Car and Driver.Retrieved14 January2012.
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    9. ^"1996 Ferrari F50 GT: One of three".Classic Driver.8 December 2012.Retrieved21 January2019.
    10. ^"Car Collection Gallery at The Marconi - Orange County Venue".Retrieved29 December2016.
    11. ^"Ferrari F50 GT (1996) - Ferrari".ferrari.Retrieved13 August2021.
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    Bibliography

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