Ferrari F50

Ferrari F50
Overview
Manufacturer Ferrari
Production 1995–1997 [1] (349 produced)
Assembly Maranello, Italy
Designer Lorenzo Ramaciotti at Pininfarina [2]
Body and chassis
Class Sports car (S)
Body style 2-door Berlinetta/Targa top
Layout RMR layout
Related Ferrari F50 GT
Ferrari Mythos
Ferrari 333 SP
Powertrain
Engine 4.7 L DOHC 65 degree Tipo F130B V12[3] [4]
Power output F50: 513 bhp (520 PS; 382 kW)
F50 GT: 739 bhp (749 PS; 551 kW)
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 1,121 mm (44.1 in)
Curb weight 3,080 lb (1,400 kg) [5]
Chronology
Predecessor Ferrari F40
Successor Enzo Ferrari

The Ferrari F50 is a mid-engined range-topping sports car made by Ferrari. 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. [6]

Only 349 cars were made with the last car being produced in Maranello, Italy, in July 1997.

The F50's engine predated the car; it was used in the Ferrari 333 SP for the American IMSA series in 1994, allowing it to become eligible for the stock engine WSC category.

Racing

Following the motorsport theme of the Ferrari F40 LM, Ferrari developed the F50 GT, a prototype based on the F50 that was built to compete in GT1-class racing. The car had a fixed roof, large rear spoiler, new front spoiler and many other adjustments. The 4.7 litre V12 engine in the F50 GT was tuned to generate around 739 bhp (749 PS; 551 kW) at 10,500 rpm. A test held in 1996 proved the car to be quicker even than the 333SP, but this went unnoticed as Ferrari cancelled the F50 GT project, instead focusing on Formula One after the BPR Global GT Series folded. Ferrari sold off the three complete chassis that were built–the test car 001, 002 and 003. Chassis 002 and 003 had bodies fitted before being sold. The remaining three tubs were reportedly destroyed.

Specifications

Ferrari F50

General

Ferrari F50 at the Marconi Automotive Museum

[7]

Dimensions

  • Dry weight: 1,230 kg (2,710 lb)
  • Distribution: 42%/58 % (front/rear)
  • Length: 4,496 mm (177 in)
  • Height: 1,120 mm (44 in)
  • Width: 1,986 mm (78 in)
  • Wheelbase: 2,581 mm (102 in)
  • Front track: 1,621 mm (64 in)
  • Rear track: 1,603 mm (63 in)

Engine

Ferrari F50 engine

Fuel consumption

  • EPA premium gasoline[9]
    • 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

  • 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
    • Flywheel: steel
      • Final Drive Assembly: aluminum sand casting
      • Remaining gearset housing: magnesium sand casting
      • Support bracing: steel
  • Clutch: dry, twin plate
  • Cooling: oil-water intercooler between gearbox lubricant and engine

Chassis

  • Type: central carbon fiber tub, light-alloy suspension and engine-gearbox assembly mounting points co-polymerised to the chassis
  • Materials: carbon fiber, epoxy resin, Nomex honeycomb structure core, sandwich construction
  • Weight: 1,020 kg (2,250 lb)
  • Torsional stiffness: 34,570 N⋅m (25,500 lb⋅ft) per degree

Suspension

  • Front: Rose-jointed unequal-length wishbones, push-rods, coil springs, Bilstein gas-pressurised monotube dampers, electronic adaptive damping, electronic height adjustment (40 mm max)
  • Rear: Rose-jointed unequal-length wishbones, push-rods, coil springs, Bilstein gas-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

Steering

Miscellaneous

  • Electronic adaptive damping (based on steering wheel angle and velocity, 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): 140 milliseconds (0.14 s)
  • Average reaction time (from minimum to maximum damping force or vice versa): 25 to 30 milliseconds (.025 to .03 s)

Wheels/tires/brakes

  • Wheels: magnesium alloy, manufactured by Speedline
  • Hubs: titanium
  • Brake disc bells/suspension uprights/brake calipers: aluminum
  • Upper and lower wishbones: black powder-coated steel
  • Front wheels: x
  • Front tires: 245/35ZR-18 Goodyear Eagle F1 GS Fiorano (35psi)
  • Front brakes: Brembo cross-drilled & ventilated cast iron discs, 4 piston aluminum Brembo calipers, Pagid brake pads, (without ABS)
  • Rear wheels: x
  • Rear tires: 335/30ZR-18 Goodyear Eagle F1 GS Fiorano (30psi)
  • Rear brakes: Brembo cross-drilled & ventilated cast iron discs, 4 piston aluminum Brembo calipers, Pagid brake pads, (without ABS)
  • Unsprung mass: 99 lb/121 lb (front corners/rear corners)

Colour popularity

  • Rosso Corsa (Red): 302
  • Giallo Modena (Yellow): 31
  • Rosso Barchetta (Dark red): 8
  • Argento Nurburgring (Silver): 4
  • Nero Daytona (Black): 4

Performance

Automotive magazine Car and Driver tested an F50 in 1997 and published the following results:

  • 0-48 km/h (30 mph): 1.7 s [10]
  • 0-64 km/h (40 mph): 2.4 s[10]
  • 0-80 km/h (50 mph): 3.0 s[10]
  • 0–97 km/h (60 mph): 3.8 s [11]
  • 0–110 km/h (70 mph): 4.7 s [10]
  • 0–130 km/h (80 mph): 5.5 s [10]
  • 0–140 km/h (90 mph): 7.5 s [10]
  • 0–160 km/h (100 mph): 8.5 s [11]
  • 0–180 km/h (110 mph): 10.1 s [10]
  • 0–190 km/h (120 mph): 11.6 s [10]
  • 0–210 km/h (130 mph): 13.4 s [10]
  • 0–230 km/h (140 mph): 15.9 s [10]
  • 0–240 km/h (150 mph): 18.8 s [10]
  • 0–260 km/h (160 mph): 21.8 s [10]
  • 0–270 km/h (170 mph): 26.8 s [10]
  • 1/4 mile: 12.1 seconds @ 198 km/h (123 mph)[11]
  • Skidpad: 0.95g[11]
  • Braking 70–0 mph (113–0 km/h): 176 ft (54 m)[11]
  • Top speed: 194 mph (312 km/h)[11] (202 mph (325 km/h) claimed)[12]

The F50 has a power to weight ratio of 2.69 kg (5.93 lb) per horsepower.

Track Tests

The F50 had the following track times:

References

  • Buckley, Martin; Rees, Chris (1998). World Encyclopedia of Cars. London: Anness Publishing. ISBN 1-84038-083-7.
  1. ↑ "Ferrari to show Enzo replacement to a select few by the end of the year". Autoweek.
  2. ↑ "Ferrari F50, the background". howstuffworks. Retrieved 2017-12-14.
  3. ↑ Derrick, Martin; Clay, Simon (2013). Million Dollar Classics: The World's Most Expensive Cars. Chartwell Books. ISBN 978 0 7858 3051 1.
  4. ↑ "Ferrari F50 engine details". Ferraris-online.com. Retrieved 2017-12-14.
  5. ↑ Phillips, John (January 1997). "Ferrari F50 Road Test Car and Driver" (PDF).
  6. ↑ Jay Traugot (2013-05-11). "Ferrari F50, an evolution of the Mythos". carbuzz. Retrieved 2017-12-15.
  7. ↑ "Car Collection Gallery at The Marconi - Orange County Venue". Retrieved 29 December 2016.
  8. ↑ Ferrari F50 - Car and Driver (PDF)
  9. ↑ "fueleconomy.gov". Retrieved 11 February 2016.
  10. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 "C/D Test Results" (PDF).
  11. 1 2 3 4 5 6 John Phillips (January 1997). "Ferrari F50 — Why it took 13 months to get our hands on this supercar". Car and Driver. Retrieved 2012-01-14.
  12. ↑ "Ferrari F50 (1995) - Ferrari.com". Ferrari GT - en-EN.
  13. ↑ "Best Motoring - Platinum Series Vol. 12".
  14. ↑ "Best Motoring 2000 Suzuka Super Battle".
  15. ↑ "Best Motoring Super Car Race f50, 911 Gemballa, GT2, Murcielago, NSX R".
  16. ↑ "Glory Of The Legends". Top Gear. Retrieved 2016-10-08.
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