349 of them were built, and the 349th was brought out on the day when Ferrari turned 50. The F50 came in versions with and without a roof with its body built entirely of carbon-fiber. It was also used to make parts on the interior such as the seats and gear level knob, a clear indication of weight-savings given prime importance, more so when you consider the F50 's kerb weight of just 1,230 kg- A respectable statistic for a supercar. Sporting stylish 18-inch magnesium alloy wheels, the F50 was officially only available in five colours, Rosso Corsa, Rosso Barchetta, Giallo Fly, Nero and Argento although Ferrari satisfied clients who needed customization.
The car sat on the road with thicker rubber at the rear and thinner ones up-front. Suspension was an electronic unit, which responded with regard to road conditions. The mid-ship mounted 4.7-liter V12 had enough grunt to take the F50 to 60 mph from a complete standstill in under 4 seconds and would run out of steam at a blistering 202 mph. The F50'S engine bares close resemblances to a Formula 1 engine. A dry-sump lubrication unit, aluminium cam heads and titanium forged con-rods being its unique characteristics.
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