1995 Ferrari F50

The Ferrari F50 is a targa top designed by Pininfarina with 2 doors and a mid mounted engine which transmits the power through the rear wheels. It's powered courtesy of a dry sumped naturally aspirated engine of 4.7 litre capacity. This unit features double overhead camshaft valve gear, a 65 degree V 12 cylinder layout, and 5 valves per cylinder. It has an output of 513 bhp (520 PS/383 kW) of power at 8000 rpm, and maximum torque of 470 N·m (347 lb·ft/47.9 kgm) at 6500 rpm. Lubrication is of the dry sump-type. The engine drives the wheels via a 6 speed manual gearbox. It weighs a stated 1230 kg at the kerb. Maximum speed claimed is 325 km/h, which is 202 mph.
Full specs

Body type
2 door targa top with 2 seats
Length
4480 mm
Weight
1230 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
4.7 litre
Cylinders
12, V
Power
520 PS / 513 bhp / 383 kW @ 8000 rpm
Torque
470 Nm / 347 ft.lb / 47.9 kgm @ 6500 rpm
Acceleration
0-100 km/h 3.7 s
Top speed
325 km/h / 202 mph

1995 Ferrari F50 specifications

1995 Ferrari F50 data
bodywork
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Body type	2 seater targa top
Number of doors	2
Designer	Pininfarina
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2580 mm	101.6 inches
Track/tread (front)	1620 mm	63.8 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1602 mm	63.1 inches
Length	4480 mm	176.4 inches
Width	1986 mm	78.2 inches
Height	1120 mm	44.1 inches
Ground clearance	99 mm	3.9 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.74
Kerb weight	1230 kg	2712 lb
Weight distribution	42% front
fuel tank capacity	105 litres	23.1 [27.7] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient	0.372
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Ferrari
Engine code
Cylinders	V 12 in 65° vee
Capacity	4.7 litre 4698 cc (286.69 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	85 × 69 mm 3.35 × 2.72 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.23
Valve gear	double overhead camshaft (DOHC) 5 valves per cylinder 60 valves in total
maximum power output (DIN)	520 PS (513 bhp) (383 kW) at 8000 rpm
maximum torque (DIN)	470 Nm (347 ft·lb) (47.9 kgm) at 6500 rpm
Specific output (DIN)	81.4 kW/litre 110.7 ps/litre 109.2 bhp/litre 1.79 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (DIN)	100.04 Nm/litre 1.21 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction	iron block & aluminium heads
Lubrication	dry sumped
compression ratio	11.3:1
Fuel system	Bo Motronic 2.7 fuel inj.
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	1257.2 kPa (182.3 psi)
Maximum RPM	8500 rpm
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	391.5 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h	3.7 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)	8.5 s
Standing quarter-mile	12.1 s @ 124.5 mph
Standing kilometre	21.7 s
Maximum speed	325 km/h (202 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 422.87 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.42 PS/kg 311.01 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.31 kW/kg 417.07 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.42 bhp/kg 0.19 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 3.22 kg/kW 5.37 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position	mid
Engine layout	longitudinal
Drive wheels	rear wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering	rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock	3.300
Turning circle	12.60 m
Front suspension	I.DW.CS.
Rear suspension	I.DW.CS.
Wheel size front	8½ x 18
Wheel size rear	13.0 x 18
Tyres front	Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-Fiorano P245/35 ZR 18
Tyres rear	Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-Fiorano P335/30 ZR 18
Brakes F/R	VeDi/VeDi-S
Front brake diameter	356 mm
Rear brake diameter	335 mm
Braked area
Gearbox	6 speed manual
Top gear ratio	0.9
Final drive ratio	3.70
general
Carfolio.com ID	39787
Production total	349
Model code
RAC rating	53.8
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1995 Ferrari F50 added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-03-04.