Tamiya 24296 - Ferrari F50  [24296]

In regards to the Ferrari F50

Throughout the Geneva, Switzerland engine Show in March 1995, Ferrari showed their new F50. Packed with Ferrari's latest automotive technology, gleaned from their present Formula-One racing expertises, the F50 had been designed to be a "street-legal racing maching" into the truest feeling of your message. This Ferrari's highly rigid center monocoque section had been fabricated from hi-tech carbon fiber composites. The engine/gearbox device is securely bolted to the monocoque and works as a load-carrying element, just like on the F-1 rushing devices. The usually aspirated 4.7 liter V-12 cylinder engine makes use of five valves per cylinder and yields a phenomenal 520 horsepower at 8,500rpm. The 6-speed synchromesh gearbox transmits this tremendous power smoothly and effectively on back wheels. The F50's dual wishbone suspension system system is connected to the electronically controlled shock absorbers via pushrods, to produce maximum road keeping performance. The Pininfarina designed human body shell ended up being purposely sculptured for exceptional aerodynamics, yet retains Ferrari's traditional automotive elegance. The chassis underside is completely flat, with upsweep during the rear end that acts as a diffuser. Simply by using a removable roof, made from composite product, the car may be became a "Barchetta" (open-top) or "Berlinetta" (coupe). Ferrari's top models have actually all been destined to become real automotive legends and F50 will be no exclusion.