Ferrari launched the Ferrari F50 in 1995 to mark the brand’s 50th anniversary. The model was built as a limited-production flagship, following the Ferrari F40. Only 349 units were made, with all using a naturally aspirated 4.7-litre V12 derived from Ferrari’s Formula 1 program. The car featured a carbon-fibre body, removable hardtop and a chassis that placed the engine directly behind the driver.
Unlike the earlier F40, the Ferrari F50 was positioned closer to a road-going race car. It carried no alternative names in overseas markets and remained identical across global production. Each example was hand-built at Maranello, with production running until 1997. Updates during its life were minimal, as Ferrari kept the car exclusive and unchanged. Its rarity and performance cemented it as one of the most collectible models of its era.
Today, the Ferrari F50 sits as a landmark in the brand’s history. It represents Ferrari’s focus on bringing Formula 1 technology to road cars in the 1990s. The model’s limited numbers and clear link to motorsport keep it highly sought after by collectors. While the Ferrari Enzo and LaFerrari later replaced it as successors, the 1995 Ferrari F50 remains a key reference point in the brand’s flagship line.