The F50 took a Ferrari Formula 1-derived V12, bolted it directly to the chassis, and wrapped it in a carbon tub with a removable roof. Just 349 were built, making it the rarest of Ferrari’s analogue halo cars, and one of the purest.
This guide covers the full specification, where values sit today, how it compares, and what matters most when you buy one.
Specification
| Years of production | 1995–1997 |
| Units built | 349 |
| Engine | 4.7 L naturally aspirated V12 |
| Power | 513 hp (520 PS) @ 8,500 rpm |
| Torque | 347 lb-ft (471 Nm) @ 6,500 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| 0–60 mph | ~3.7 sec |
| Top speed | 202 mph (325 km/h) |
| Layout | Mid-engine, rear-wheel drive |
| Price when new | ~$475,000 (1995) |
Performance in context
The F50’s engine traces directly to Ferrari’s F1 program, and it is bolted to the carbon tub as a structural member. The result is raw, loud and mechanical, a Grand Prix car thinly disguised as a road car.
The market: what an F50 is worth now
The F50 has climbed sharply as the rarest of Ferrari’s analogue halo cars. Values typically run $3,500,000 to $5,000,000+, with low-mileage, well-documented and Classiche-certified cars at the top.
Indicative market guidance, October 2026. Sources: CLASSIC.COM, Hagerty. Typical ranges, not a quotation.
What to look for when buying
- Ferrari Classiche — certification and full documented history are essential at this level.
- Matching numbers — original engine and components, confirmed against the records.
- Service history — cam belts and the fuel-system components must be serviced on schedule.
- Originality and mileage — original specification and documented low mileage lead.
- Provenance — ownership chain and any notable history support the best prices.
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