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Mega Thread: The FERRARI F50

Discussion in '288GTO/F40/F50/Enzo/LaFerrari/F80' started by NOWANNABE65, Mar 20, 2008.

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  1. bubu_5637

    bubu_5637 Formula Junior

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    Frente al CPU No?
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    #201 bubu_5637, Jun 21, 2008
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  2. Division

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  3. joe sackey

    joe sackey Five Time F1 World Champ

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    #204 joe sackey, Mar 3, 2009
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  4. AustinMartin

    AustinMartin F1 Veteran

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    I love the F50, it sparked my interest in cars when I played it in Need for Speed when I was young. Since then, I have become a dedicated Tifosi.
     
  5. tjs1

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    It was definitely a learning experience from a composites viewpoint, lesson learned being CF doesn't absorb as well as it transmits vibration.
     
  6. Senna1994

    Senna1994 F1 World Champ

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    Great Photo Joe, thanks for posting it.
     
  7. 4re308

    4re308 F1 Rookie
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    Yep always wanted a F50. One of my all time faves.
     
  8. trmather

    trmather Formula Junior

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    I was waiting for this.

    The F50 was the first 'super' Ferrari I saw, and is still my favourite.

    Growing up in the 90's with cars like this, the F1, EB110, XJ220, Diablo and so on helped me love cars, especially supercars, especially Ferrari's.

    The F40 has nothing on it in my honest opinion.
     
  9. joe sackey

    joe sackey Five Time F1 World Champ

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    I had read this somewhere and thought that makes sense...
     
  10. joe sackey

    joe sackey Five Time F1 World Champ

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    #211 joe sackey, Mar 3, 2009
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    Wow, thanks for the interest everyone!

    Ive been studying all aspects of the variant lately, and it is one of those cars that grows on you... especially if it has been freed with open pipes from the headers backwards.

    Less than 400 made but more than the originally suggested 349?
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  11. cig1

    cig1 F1 Rookie

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    With only about 50 in the United States, they've got to be pulling close to Enzo dollars ... yes/no?

    I hope to be able to drive one one day, or at least ride in one.

    G
     
  12. cig1

    cig1 F1 Rookie

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    What am I thinking .... I hope to be able to OWN one one day !!!

    G
     
  13. Speedracer38

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    #214 Speedracer38, Mar 3, 2009
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  14. joe sackey

    joe sackey Five Time F1 World Champ

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    Now THAT is the right attitude!
     
  15. joe sackey

    joe sackey Five Time F1 World Champ

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    Thanks for sharing Jason!
     
  16. ferrariKP

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    Cool pics esp. while on board
     
  17. enzokidd

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    the f50 is one of the most potent supercars..it provides a pure driving experience like no other..nothing to distract you from the enjoyment of driving..
     
  18. SSNISTR

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    Usually I'm a red man, but wow, looks great in silver.
     
  19. joe sackey

    joe sackey Five Time F1 World Champ

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    #220 joe sackey, Mar 3, 2009
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  20. Tipo815

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    #221 Tipo815, Mar 3, 2009
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  21. tjs1

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    My comment was more of a reference to how the motor is attached to the tub, it is very direct and even prior to riding in one I heard you feel everything and sure enough you do! On an Enzo the motor is attached via rubber mounts to an aluminum sub frame which is attached to the tub giving a much more muted ride in terms of engine vibration.

    Depends on what you prefer I suppose... It's my nature to look at everything from a composites point of view, probably some sort of illness :)
     
  22. joe sackey

    joe sackey Five Time F1 World Champ

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    You know they say you should never marry a woman for her looks alone!

    Something tells me you might possibly change your mind?
     
  23. mikesufka

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    I am just fascinated by this car, even though I've never seen one in person. Hope I get the opportunity. I think I'd give my left thumb (I'm right handed) for a ride in one. There was that video that was floating around for awhile (F40 and F50 at Reims(?)). Damn, did the F50 sound wicked. One bad AZZ car for sure.

    Mike
     
  24. speedin

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    #225 speedin, Mar 3, 2009
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    I think I recognize that picture... ;) :)

    Here are some more that I took at that event. Get to see it again next weekend!! And if anyone is interested, this particular F50 was originally a french car..
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