Ferrari F50 supercars not often pop up on the market. This one, quickly to be provided by RM Sotheby’s by the use of Sealed Public sale, is certain to generate a great deal of curiosity from passionate automotive collectors worldwide.

The iconic Ferrari F50, considered one of Ferrari’s ‘Huge 5’ (along with the 280 GTO, F40, Enzo and LaFerrari), entered manufacturing in 1995 because the F40’s successor. Changing a poster automotive just like the Ferrari F40 was all the time going to be powerful. Consequently, the F50 slipped beneath the radar for many years till latest occasions when collectors have seemingly realized its true value.

This isn’t to say the F50 was not a very good automotive. Actually, it’s the most effective analogue supercars ever made, proper up there with the likes of the Carrera GT, if no more so. The F50 was designed to push the unbelievable efficiency capabilities of the F40 even additional, replicating the expertise of a System 1 race automotive in road-legal type.

The F50 was Ferrari’s first totally carbon fibre monocoque supercar. What’s extra? It was designed round an engine taken from the top of motorsport racing – a Ferrari 641-derived 4.7-litre V-12 engine that revved to an ear-splitting 8,500 rpm. The naturally aspirated unit cranked out 512 hp and 347 lb-ft of torque, a powerful quantity in these days. The engine had a supporting forged of ground-breaking innovation and motorsport know-how, all combining to rework the F50 into a very formidable machine, considered one of Maranello’s best creations.

In expert fingers, the F50 may launch from 0 to 60 mph in 3.7 seconds, full the quarter mile in 12.1 seconds at 123 mph and max out at 202 mph. Notably, the F50 was in a position to lap Ferrari’s Fiorano take a look at observe 4 seconds sooner than the F40! The F50’s efficiency carried with it all of the drama and adrenaline rush anticipated of a howling naturally aspirated V12 supercar.

Ferrari solely made 349 items of the F50 for the worldwide market. This one provided by RM Sotheby’s is much more unique. First, it was among the many final items produced, quantity 313 out of 349. Additionally, whereas many of the F50s had been completed in Ferrari’s trademark Rosso Corsa paint, chassis 107060 is considered one of simply 31 items that left the manufacturing unit within the sensible Giallo Modena yellow coat. The inside is usually specified by black with Giallo seat inserts.

Ferrari F50 Chassis 107060 was provided on the market in Could 2000, at which level it had about 1,864 miles (3,000km) on the odometer. It was famous as being registered in Japan in 2002. The automotive was bought in 2003 and imported to Taiwan, the place it has remained ever since. The F50 has been saved pristine, not often pushed, with solely 5,655 miles (9,100 km) on the clock.

The F50 is accompanied by complete service information. Nevertheless, there’s a recognized concern with the dashboard, which shall be mounted totally free after the sale. 

There isn’t any point out of worth, and the sale shall be Sealed Public sale. To offer some perspective, although, a Rosso Corsa F50 bought for $3.7 million in a December 2022 deal additionally facilitated by RM Sotheby’s.

Supply: RM Sotheby’s