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Ferrari F50 (1995) - Optimised

ClassicFerrari
513 hp
Horsepower
1230 kg
Weight
RWD
Drivetrain
1995
Year

Ferrari F50 (Classic)

The Ferrari F50 is a raw, road-legal supercar born from Formula 1 inspiration and Ferrari’s 50th anniversary celebration. It takes the idea of a stripped-back, high-revving V12 exotic and turns it into one of the most theatrical analog-era driving machines ever built.

Key Specs (BoP-dependent, typical sim values)

  • Powertrain: 4.7L naturally aspirated 65° V12 (mid-mounted, longitudinal)

  • Total Output: ~513 hp (382 kW)

  • Redline: ~8,500 rpm

  • Transmission: 6-speed manual

  • Weight: ~1,230 kg

  • Dimensions: ~4,480 mm long × 2,030 mm wide × 1,120 mm tall | Wheelbase 2,580 mm

  • Tires: Performance road tires on 18-inch wheels

  • Brakes: Ventilated discs with performance calipers

  • Layout: Mid-engine, rear-wheel drive

In the Simulator Feel

The F50 is a high-strung, beautifully old-school supercar that rewards committed driving and smooth hands. It has the immediate throttle response and mechanical personality that make classic Ferraris so addictive, but it also demands respect — especially when the road surface gets bumpy or the rear tires are cold. Compared with modern supercars, it feels lighter on its feet and more analog, with steering feedback and chassis movement that keep you constantly engaged.

Engine & Sound: The naturally aspirated V12 is the star of the show, delivering a piercing, exotic soundtrack that builds from a deep mechanical growl into a hard-edged wail near redline. There’s very little filter between your right foot and the rear axle, so the engine response feels immediate, linear, and wonderfully alive.

Handling Characteristics:

  • Cornering: Agile and responsive, with classic mid-engine rotation. It can feel eager to oversteer if you lift or enter too aggressively.

  • Traction: Respectable for a 1990s supercar, but still very sensitive to throttle application in low-speed corners.

  • Braking: Strong for the era, though not as effortless or stable as modern performance cars.

  • Top Speed: Impressive in a straight line, with enough power to feel seriously fast even by today’s standards.

Driving Style Tip: Drive it like a precision instrument. Use smooth steering, patient throttle application, and clean exits to keep the rear end settled. It shines on flowing roads and technical circuits where momentum and rhythm matter more than brute force.

Livery & Aesthetics: The F50 is one of Ferrari’s most dramatic designs, with its long tail, sculpted bodywork, removable roof panel, and unmistakable F1-style cockpit-inspired cabin. In sim form, it looks every bit the 1990s poster car — elegant, aggressive, and unapologetically red.

Whether you’re carving mountain passes, chasing lap times, or just enjoying the soundtrack, the Ferrari F50 remains one of the most special classic supercars ever made — pure Maranello drama with a real motorsport soul.