AN ultra-rare Ferrari hypercar boasting a top speed of 202mph has been listed on the market for £5million.
The iconic 1996 Ferrari F50 was produced to celebrate Ferrari’s 50th anniversary.
A rare 1996 Ferrari F50 has gone on the market[/caption]
This mid-nineties classic F50 was produced to celebrate Ferrari’s 50th anniversary[/caption]
The incredible motor is finished in Rosso Corsa[/caption]
This mid-nineties classic forms part of the Ferrari ‘Big Six’ hypercars, including 288 GTO, F40, Enzo, LaFerrari and F80.
Images show this super-sleek Ferrari finished in Rosso Corsa over a Nero interior.
And the cabin and seats are leather-trimmed with Rosso red seat bolsters.
A removable Targa top allows for either a Barchetta-style open-top or Berlinetta saloon appearance, depending on your mood.
The body of the car is moulded from carbon fibre inspired by Formula One-style racing technology.
This racer is fitted with a 4.7 litre V-12 engine which offers 513 horsepower and 347 pound-feet of torque.
The powerful engine allows for acceleration from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.6 seconds, while achieving a top speed of 202 mph.
The car will be auctioned by RM Sotheby in Miami and is expected to fetch £5M.
“Chasis 105768 boasts monstrous Brembo brakes with huge rotors, 14 inches in front and 13.2 inches at the rear, anchored by aluminium pistons,” reads the listing.
“In addition to the engine and braking technology, the F50 abounded in Formula 1-style details, from the racing-style fuel cell to the LCD dashboard instruments.
“The car was certified in 2013 with a Ferrari Classiche Red Book authenticating the matching-numbers engine, transaxle, and body.
“It benefits from consistent attention by marque experts DK Engineering during the 2010s, including the installation of a new fuel cell in late 2017.
“It is documented with the original warranty booklet, Ferrari Classiche Certificate of Authenticity, service invoices, and history report by Marcel Massini.
“This is a benchmark example from Ferrari’s seminal “Big Six” hypercars (288 GTO, F40, F50, Enzo, LaFerrari, F80).”
This comes as another ultra rare iconic car with a high speed of 250mph and a hydraulic spoiler has hit the market for £840,000.
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Iconic Ferrari from the 60s that won infamous 24-hour race
By Jacob Jaffa
A FAMOUS 1960’s Ferrari that won a gruelling 24-hour race has hit auction for the eye-watering sum of £21 million.
The classic crimson supercar is one of just 32 ever made and has by far the most racing pedigree.
The 1964 Ferrari 250 LM is set to sell as part of a collaboration between luxury auctioneer RM Sothebys and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum.
THe LM in its name stands for Le Mans, the site of the infamous 24-hour endurance race of the same name.
This particular example became the first privateer-entered Ferrari to win the race when it topped the 1965 edition’s leaderboard.
Piloted by Masten Gregory and Jochen Rindt on behalf of the North American Racing Team, it sealed a record sixth consecutive victory at the event for Ferrari cars.
It also made a milestone three appearances at the 24 Hours of Daytona in Florida.
This made it the only Ferrari built during Enzo Ferrari’s lifetime to enter six 24-hour races.
Following its racing career, it was sold to the museum in 1970, where it has remained ever since.
The car has undergone painstaking maintenance work over the past five decades and has been exhibited at several high-end concourse shows.
Indeed, it claimed the prize for the Best in Show at the 1994 Monterey Historics event.
The car will be offered for sale at Sothebys’ Paris auction, starting on February 4.
The auction house is welcoming bids in excess of £21 million (€25 million).
This mid-nineties classic F50 was produced to celebrate Ferrari’s 50th anniversary[/caption]
The Ferrari can accelerate to top speeds in a flash[/caption]
It is fitted with a 4.7 litre V-12 engine[/caption]
