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A test held in 1996 proved 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 ...
Ferrari developed the F50 based F50 GT in collaboration with its racing partners Dallara and Michelotto to compete in GT1-class racing, following 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 ...
Lancia - Ferrari D50 engine 2.9 L Quattrovalvole V8 in a 1984 Ferrari 308 GTB Ferrari Tipo 056 F1 racing engine (2008). The first Ferrari V8 engine was derived from a Lancia project, used in D50 F1 racecar. The Dino V8 family lasted from the early 1970s through 2004 when it was replaced by a new Ferrari/Maserati design. Lancia derived
While the McLaren F1 hit 240 mph and claimed superlatives for power, acceleration, and exclusivity, the F50 became a punching bag.
Koenig Specials Ferrari 308 GTS. Some of its other notable modifications included a Ferrari F40 capable of producing 750 bhp, a single turbo 400 bhp Ferrari 308, a twin-turbo 850 bhp F50 and a Porsche 911 with headlights and taillights from a 928 and Audi 200, respectively. [11] [18]
Ferrari's first V12 Formula One engine was the supercharged 125 Colombo engine; with the 1.5 L engine configuration imposed by the FIA for forced induction engines, in 1950. After finding only modest success with the supercharged 1.5-litre engine, Ferrari decided to switch in 1950 to a naturally-aspirated engine formula for the series.
195 Inter (1951) The first series produced Ferrari, the 1958 250 GT Coupé 250 GT California Spyder SWB (1959) 275 GTB Daytona 365 GTB/4 (1971) 550 Barchetta Pininfarina (2001) Ferrari's first road cars ever produced were V12 grand tourers. This type of car was discontinued in 1973 in favour of mid-engined 12-cylinder sports cars, later brought ...
A 1958 Ferrari 250 GT is a beautiful work of art and a piece of Ferrari history, no matter who owns it or has owned it in the past. However, before this particular example is offered for sale ...