Why do you never hear of the Ferrari F50 anymore?

[Civpilot]

deevlash said:

didnt they mount the engine directly to th chassis or somesuch. Thus making it identical to a race car but a bit harsh and skippy as a road car and therefor never quite held in as high regard as the f40?

When evo did thier group test the F50 shone above all the others on the road. In fact I still have the issue and it was a shock to them but everyone chose it as the tests clear winner for driving experience and overall desirability over the other 3.

Which is nice because up until then I had always been a closet fancier of the car, feel less embassised now

[Bebs]

Grey F50 parked in my garage at work. Tubi. Guy drives it and really struggles to get through the gate - I thought I had problems.. Parks it next to his 550 Superamerica, 355 GTB and Bentley GT

[900ssduke]

I fullfilled one ambition when I got a wee hurl in an F50 in October. While it sounds beautiful and refined and smooth from the outside, from the inside you know there is a lot going on. Really loud, harsh, in your face, like you were in the middle of a war zone. I laughed a lot, I loved it. Made the drive home on my 360 very tame by comparison. I want one.

[neil-f]

mickken said:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Z70EZnSIws

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MYS2fosIfo


F50 at speed (Gumball)

Edited by mickken on Tuesday 29th January 13:15

Been out in 70Y car while it was stickered up for Gumball loudest car ever TUBI no cats or silencers it was FANTASTIC.

[RallyRider]

I remember speaking to the driver Ben(?) before the start of the Gumball and he was telling me about it. Very nice, very loud

[neil-f]

RallyRider said:

I remember speaking to the driver Ben(?) before the start of the Gumball and he was telling me about it. Very nice, very loud

He is the owner Ben Aucott.

[LamboAndy]

Spotted one of these coming out of the tunnel en route to Monaco last year. I managed to catch him up in the gallardo and gave him a big thumbs up. Cracking looking car.

Andy.

[markmullen]

One of my greatest ever motoring experiences was racing an F50 through the tunnels in Rouen on the way back from Le Mans in 2005, what a noise

Friendly driver and passenger, gave us a chance and a wave.

[stimmers]

I will have a black F50 before i die !!!! I remember talking to Joe Macari about the F50 and he told me that its far superior to an F40 in everyway

[burriana]

The F50 has been my favourite Ferrari for a long time ... closely followed by the 250 GT California and 288 GTO

[JohnnyHayward]

Bebs said:

Grey F50 parked in my garage at work. Tubi. Guy drives it and really struggles to get through the gate - I thought I had problems.. Parks it next to his 550 Superamerica, 355 GTB and Bentley GT

I saw that just a few minutes after he picked it up, looked and sounded great, I also drove his carver thing which was a unique experience. I take it you work in plantation wharf ?

[stimmers]

JohnnyHayward said:

Bebs said:

Grey F50 parked in my garage at work. Tubi. Guy drives it and really struggles to get through the gate - I thought I had problems.. Parks it next to his 550 Superamerica, 355 GTB and Bentley GT

I saw that just a few minutes after he picked it up, looked and sounded great, I also drove his carver thing which was a unique experience. I take it you work in plantation wharf ?

Plantation Wharf as in Battersea? My Apartment is on the other side of the river directly facing Plantation Wharf

[Bebs]

JohnnyHayward said:

Bebs said:

Grey F50 parked in my garage at work. Tubi. Guy drives it and really struggles to get through the gate - I thought I had problems.. Parks it next to his 550 Superamerica, 355 GTB and Bentley GT

I saw that just a few minutes after he picked it up, looked and sounded great, I also drove his carver thing which was a unique experience. I take it you work in plantation wharf ?

2 Spice Court, Plantation Wharf. Elliston Fine Wines. You around here too??

[Maxf]

I was told that running an F50 made running an F40 seem cheap!

I seem to remember Evo describing the F50 as a 'clubsport' Enzo!

[RobPhoboS]

900ssduke said:

While it sounds beautiful and refined and smooth from the outside, from the inside you know there is a lot going on. Really loud, harsh, in your face, like you were in the middle of a war zone.

Perfect !
The F40 sounds like artilary fire going on as well, I initially thought it was lots of stones hitting the wheel arches

Bebs said:

Grey F50 parked in my garage at work. Tubi. Guy drives it and really struggles to get through the gate - I thought I had problems.

VERY rare colour to ! (not my personal choice though)
Can you get a couple of sneaky photos ?


If anyone else is as geeky as me over their fav F car:
http://www.audiosignal.co.uk/Resources/Ferrari%20F...

[Bo_apex]

Compared with the F40, it's incredibly easy to drive. Great car nonetheless, and aging well.

[Bebs]

I'll try but he keeps it covered when parked as roof is off

[JohnnyHayward]

Bebs said:

JohnnyHayward said:

Bebs said:

Grey F50 parked in my garage at work. Tubi. Guy drives it and really struggles to get through the gate - I thought I had problems.. Parks it next to his 550 Superamerica, 355 GTB and Bentley GT

I saw that just a few minutes after he picked it up, looked and sounded great, I also drove his carver thing which was a unique experience. I take it you work in plantation wharf ?

2 Spice Court, Plantation Wharf. Elliston Fine Wines. You around here too??

Yes I work in the Land Rover Dealership just by the heliport and live 800m down the river in Battersea Reach.

The guy with the F50 has bought a few cars from us !

[RobPhoboS]

Bebs said:

I'll try but he keeps it covered when parked as roof is off

Ah the best way (roof off) !
You can tell him its for an F50 crazed fan and you wont be lying

[Bebs]

JohnnyHayward said:

Yes I work in the Land Rover Dealership just by the heliport and live 800m down the river in Battersea Reach.

The guy with the F50 has bought a few cars from us !

Excellent! You must have seen or heard me almost every day then I go straight past heading east every PM around either before 4 or around 6 PM!