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| Ferrari F50 |
| The Ferrari F50, Ferrari’s street legal technological show case of the achievements made from the 1990 641/2 Formula 1 racer. The F50 is the progenitor of the F40, which also is a direct descendent of Ferrari’s Formula 1 achievements. Ferrari’s execution of the F50’s frame was purely Formula 1 inspired, and to induce optimum rear suspension precision the engine is not removable in its mid mounted state, the carbon fibre composite chassis holds the engine in place and so it becomes a structural part of the F50. The V12 adopted for the F50 was from the 641/2 F1, it was then changed to improve on every area of the F40’s performance. The traditional and theoretically correct 60 degree V12 was met by engineers as a challenge, it then changed for a perfectly balanced pair of in-line six-cylinder power units offset 5 degrees with respect to the equidistant combustion spacing. This vastly improves its low speed performance and allows pick ups in as low as 6th gear from 1000rpm. The V12 is driven through a close-ratio dry slump limited slip six-speed gearbox while put to the ground by massive Goodyear Fiorano tyre’s - Front 245/30 ZR18; Rear 355/30 ZR18 which were developed for the F50. The engine is a product of pure dedication from the Ferrari stables, it has a capacity of 4698.5cc which respectively placed bore and stroke (85 and 69mm) obtains its 520bhp at 8,500rpm (383kW) with 470Nm on tap at 6,500rpm. The monstourus engine power employs exotic metals such as Titanium alloy, Sperodial cast iron and Forged Aluminum, while this suggests a some what weighted engine yet instead only weighs 198kg. With 4 cams and 5 valves per cylinder it is fairly efficient when producing 111/bhp per litre and with a compression ratio of 11.3:1. The performance is staggering, the F50 accelerates to 60mph in 3.7 seconds while becoming the worlds fastest accelerating production car by sprinting to100mph in 6.0 seconds and on to its speed limited 210 mph(1990 641/2 Formula 1 engine speed limited by regulations). The car achieves 17 litres per 100km and has a rubberised cloth fuel tank behind the central carbon fibre monocoque tub, which in it’s self is reminiscent of F1 car design. The carbon fibre frame weighs only 102kg yet supplies torsional resistance of 3550kgm per degree, the only other metal used was light alloy for anchorage points on the engine frame, windscreen, door hinges and parts of the suspension. World renowned stylist Pininfarina’s Formula 1 look does its part to convince you of the cars origin, the radical styling from the giant air-dams at the front to the large rear wing which dominates the cars style and proving that beauty and function can coincide. The body is styled in true Formula 1 fashion by it being a full on convertible or spider with large roll hoops behind the driver and passengers head, while for a more sedate look the roof is employed for the Berlinetta style. The thought occurred to Ferrari that this should be an ore inspiring performance vehicle but still obtain a sense of practicability. The F50 with a 0.36cd is low and sleek, so low in fact it was unable to conquer even mere speed humps. This dilemma was soon fixed by a hydraulic suspension system that at the flic of the switch in the cabin would raise the car so you can conquer anything. The high performance associated with speed would have to combated with awsome stopping power to ensure optimum overall control. The 4 wheel cast iron disc brakes acquire no ABS or servo assistance yet instead employ the precision and driver control of massive Brembo 32mm thick ventilated discs - Diameter - Font 355mm; Rear 335mm. The wheel hubs weigh 30 per cent less than steel hubs at the expense of Titanium. The non-servo assisted rack and pinion steering turns from lock to lock in 3.3 turns with an overall turning circle of 12.6m. The F50’s seats will be made to measure for the owner (tailored for their client), the driver will also face the choice of colours: Classic Ferrari Red; Barchetta Red; Yellow; Black and Nurburging Grey. The fully electronic instrument panel displays the traditional round dials, yet they are the display of a liquid crystal 8 bit micro-computer inside the dash. To ignite the sophisticated V12 engine you must first turn the key and then press the ignition button, this is a tradition carried on from the F40 and GTO. The Ferrari F50 carries on the Ferrari tradition while completing it’s supercar with top of Formula 1 technological advances. Production Start: 1996 Manufacturer: Ferrari Base Price: $487,000 USD Engine Type: V12 Valve Train: 5 valve/cyl Displacement: 4703cc Bore X Stroke: 85 X 69 mm Compression Ratio: 11.3:1 Horsepower: 513 BHP @ 8500 rpm Torque: 471 Nm/347 ft lb @ 6500 Max Engine Speed: 8500 rpm Powertrain Layout: Center Engine / RWD Body / Frame: Carbon-fibre/Kevelar Brakes: Vented Discs Front Tires: 245/35ZR-18 Rear Tires: 335/30ZR-18 Transmission: Type 6 Speed Manual Final Drive Ratio: 3.34:1 Drag: 0.36Cd (with roof on) Length: 4480 mm / 176 in Wheelbase: 2580 mm / 102 in Width: 1990 mm / 78 in Front/Rear Track: 1620mm 64in / 1600mm 63in Height: 1120 mm / 44 in Weight 1200 kgs / 2640 lbs Top Speed: 210 mph 0 - 60 mph: 3.7 secs 0 - 100 mph: 6.0 secs EPA City / Highway: 8 / 11 mpg Lateral Acceleration: 1.03g  |
| Ferrari F40 |
| Production Start: 1987 Manufacturer: Ferrari Powertrain Layout: Center Engine / RWD Wheelbase: 2450 mm / 96 in Length: 4430 mm / 174 in Width: 1980 mm / 78 in Height: 1130 mm / 44 in Front Track: 1590 mm / 63 in Rear Track: 1610 mm / 63 in Engine Type: 32 valve V8 Displacment: 2936cc Transmission: 5-Speed Manual Brakes: Ventilated Discs Weight: 1100 kgs / 2420 lbs Top Speed: 315.2 kph / 197 mph 0-60 (mph): 3.9 sec Horsepower: 478 BHP @ 7000 rpm Torque: 577 Nm/426 ft lb @ 4000  |
| Ferrari F550 Maranello |
| Production Start: 1997 Manufacturer: Ferrari Powertrain: Layout Front Engine / RWD Wheelbase: 2500 mm / 98 in Length: 4550 mm / 179 in Width: 1940 mm / 76 in Height: 1280 mm / 50 in Front Track: 1590 mm / 63 in Rear Track: 1610 mm / 63 in Engine Type: 48 valve V12 Displacment: 5474cc Transmission: 6-Speed Manual Brakes: Ventilated Discs Weight: 1600 kgs / 3520 lbs Top Speed: 320 kph / 200 mph 0-60 (mph): 4.7 sec Horsepower: 485 BHP @ 7000 rpm Torque: 569 Nm/420 ft lb @ 5000  |
| Ferrari F355 GTS |
| Manufacturer: Ferrari Powertrain Layout: Center Engine / RWD Wheelbase: 2451 mm / 96 in Length: 4158 mm / 164 in Width: 1900 mm / 75 in Height: 1171 mm / 46 in Front Track: 1514 mm / 60 in Rear Track: 1615 mm / 64 in Engine Type: 40-valve DOHC V8 Displacment: 3496cc Transmission: 6-Speed Manual Brakes: Ventilated Discs ABS Weight: 1352.727 kgs / 2976 lbs Top Speed: 292.8 kph / 183 mph 0-60 (mph): 4.6 sec Horsepower: 375 BHP @ 8250 rpm Torque: 363 Nm/268 ft lb @ 6000  |
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