Ferrari came up with the perfect way to celebrate its 50th anniversary - it released the Ferrari F50. It was one of the closest things to a Formula 1 car to have been produced by the company. Due to the purist approach it has towards high performance, the F50 came with an impressive combination of F1-style construction technology, aerodynamics, and composite materials.

The Ferrari F50 has created a reputation for having spectacular handling - it allowed for a lot of poise, grip, and balance - which ensured that one would always stay in control. Plus, there was the instant throttle response of the engine which helped the driver take as much advantage of the speed of the vehicle as possible.

There is no doubt that the Ferrari F50 is one of the best V12 road cars to have ever been produced. Here is why it is the V12 you need in your garage:

14 Two-Door

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The Ferrari F50 is a two-door car, just like pretty much every other supercar. The F50 doesn't feel like any other sports car out there, though. It sacrificed comfort to give you more control of the car.

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13 Targa Top

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A Targa Top is a semi-convertible car body style with a removable roof, and a full-width roll bar placed behind the seats. This is just the car for you if you want to enjoy some air, and besides, nothing can beat the feeling of freedom of driving without the roof on.

12 Lightweight Body

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The weight of the car is 2711 lbs, making it very lightweight. You combine that lightweight body with a massive V12, and the fireworks you get are incredible. However, the Ferrari manages to tame all that speed brilliantly when it comes to cornering.

11 V12 In 65° Angle

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Ferrari has introduced a lot of cars with a V12 engine, showcasing their love for the design. V12 engines are popular in the automobile industry because of the balance and smooth delivery of power they bring to the table, guaranteed to ensure that you have a comfortable experience with the Ferrari F50.

10 4.7-Liter Engine

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The Ferrari F50 has an engine capacity of 4.7-liters. This is a fairly high number, which means that it will have very impressive acceleration and a lot of speed to showcase. With such high capacity, you are definitely good to go in the performance department.

9 Naturally Aspirated

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The Ferrari F50 has a naturally aspirated engine, which means that it has more power and has a quicker response time to the accelerator in comparison to a turbocharged engine. It is also more reliable and easier to maintain too, hence, provides you with a lot of ease if you choose this car.

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8 105 Liter Fuel Tank

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The fuel tank capacity of the Ferrari F50 is 105 liters, which is relatively high for a car. It is a very useful feature to have, as it means that you can drive for quite long distances before you have to deal with filling up the tank once more. It also means you can drive faster for longer.

7 520 Hp Is Sufficient

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520 hp is the power produced by the Ferrari F50. If you drive this car, you will be in for an unforgettable ride. It should be enough to guarantee you an exciting and thrilling experience.

6 Plenty Of Torque

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The higher the amount of torque a car can produce, the better it is at accelerating. With the Ferrari F50, you will get enough power and acceleration to be in awe of this car for your entire life. The 347 lb-ft maximum torque and power output of this car will bring it to life.

5 A 0-62 Mph Time Of 3.7 Seconds

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Believe it or not - but the Ferrari F50 is fast enough to accelerate from 0-62 mph within a mere 3.7 seconds. Not too bad for what is now becoming an older supercar

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4 202 Mph Top Speed

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The maximum speed of the Ferrari F50 is 202 mph, just another unbelievable feature of this car. Back when the F50 was new, there weren't a lot of cars around that were capable of breaking that 200 mph barrier.

3 Double Overhead Camshaft (DOHC)

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The Ferrari F50 has a double overhead camshaft engine, which means that it has two camshafts per bank of the cylinder head, one for the exhaust valves, and the other for the intake valves. Thus, while a straight engine has two camshafts, a V-12 engine has four camshafts.

2 Five Valves Per Cylinder

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The Ferrari F50 has five valves per cylinder, which is meant to achieve powerful and improved performance. Further advantages of this feature are that you get more flow and that with there being smaller valves, they become easier to control. Five valves per cylinder are part of the package to give you the power you are looking for.

1 60 Valves Total

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The Ferrari F50 is nothing short of a technological masterpiece. While it was unloved by many enthusiasts for a long period of time, they seem to be warming up to the Ferrari F50 these days.

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