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1997 Ferrari F50
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Ferrari F50
In its early days, over 50 years ago, Ferrari built cars which could be used, with only a few minor alterations, for Formula 1 or Sportscar events or everyday on the street. However, as Formula 1 cars evolved, it became impossible for someone who was not a team driver or a collector capable of passing a series of private tests on the track, to take the wheel of a racing Ferrari. Ferrari decided to again give all its clients the chance for this experience. The F50 was the response to this technological challenge.
Thanks to the research made possible by Ferrari's vast experience in this field, producing over 45 racing models and over 120 GT and Sports models, the F50 was built to the same tolerances and with the same integrity as a Formula 1 car. The carbonfiber monocoque that enclosed the aeronautical rubber fuel tank, the V12 engine that acted as a load-bearing structure for . . . ( click here for full article )
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| Performance | |||
| Top Speed | 203.0 mph / 326.7 kph | 0-60 mph | 3.6 seconds |
| Skidpad | 1.03g | 0-100 mph | 8.0 seconds |
| EPA City / Highway | Not Available | 0 - ¼ Mile | 12.1 seconds |
| Drag Coefficient | Not Available | 0-100-0 mph | Not Available |
| Slalom | Not Available | Stopping Distance | Not Available |
| General Information | |||
| Base Price | $480,000 | Production | Not Available |
| Powertrain Layout | Mid Engine / RWD | Steering | Rack & Pinion with Power Assist |
| Body Material | Honeycomb Carbon Fibre & Kevlar | Front Wheels | 18 x 8.5 in. / 45.7 x 21.6 cm |
| Brake Type | Vented Discs | Rear Wheels | 18 x 13 in. / 45.7 x 33 cm |
| Brake Size | F: 14 in. / 356 mm R: 13.2 in. / 335 mm |
Front / Rear Tires | P245/35ZR-18 / P335/30ZR-18 |
| Engine | |||
| Configuration | 65ø V12 | Displacement | 4,699 cc / 286.8 cu in. |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 5 / cylinder | Bore | 3.35 in. / 85.0 mm |
| Power | 513.1 bhp @ 8,500 rpm | Stroke | 2.72 in. / 69.0 mm |
| Torque | 347.0 ft-lb. @ 6,500 rpm | Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 |
| Redline | 8,500 rpm | Final Drive Ratio | 3.70:1 |
| Transmission | 6-speed Manual | Gear Ratios | 2.79:1, 2.00:1, 1.59:1, 1.32:1, 1.11:1, 0.90:1 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Wheelbase | 101.6 in. / 2,581 mm | Length | 176.4 in. / 4,481 mm |
| Front Track | 63.8 in. / 1,621 mm | Width | 78.2 in. / 1,986 mm |
| Rear Track | 63.1 in. / 1,603 mm | Height | 44.1 in. / 1,120 mm |
| Weight Distribution | Not Available | Curb Weight | 2,709 lb. / 1,229 kg |