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6-758: The Ferrari F50 GT (also known as the Ferrari F50 GT1 ) is a racing derivative of the Ferrari F50 , intended to compete in the BPR Global GT Series against other series rivals, such as the McLaren F1 GTR . After the series folded, Ferrari was unhappy with homologation specials such as the Porsche 911 GT1 being allowed in the newly formed FIA GT Championship and decided to cancel the project due to lack of funding to compete. The car

12-804: Is an evolution of the 1989 Ferrari Mythos concept car. 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. Ferrari developed the F50 based F50 GT in collaboration with its racing partners Dallara and Michelotto to compete in GT1-class racing, following

18-647: The car to be quicker even than the 333 SP , but this went unnoticed as Ferrari cancelled the F50 GT project because it was unhappy with FIA allowing homologation special cars such as the Porsche 911 GT1 in the series. Ferrari instead focused on Formula One after the BPR Global GT Series folded. The company sold off the three complete chassis out of the six planned 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. Ferrari F50 The Ferrari F50 (Type F130)

24-488: The motorsport theme of the Ferrari 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

30-399: Was a limited production 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 F50 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

36-498: Was co-developed with Dallara and Michelotto. 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, a large rear wing, new front spoiler and many other adjustments. The 4.7 litre V12 engine was tuned to generate around 750 PS (552 kW; 740 hp) at 10,500 rpm and 529 N⋅m (390 lb⋅ft) of torque at 7,500 rpm. A test held in 1996 proved

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