Verified Performance Tests Updated May 2026 · 2 recorded runs

Ferrari F50 0–60 Times

The Ferrari F50 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 2 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver and more.

The fastest tested Ferrari F50 is the 1999 Ferrari F50 Norwood Twin-Turbo Coupe, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 3.7 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 11.80 seconds at 125.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

The slowest tested Ferrari F50 is the 1997 Ferrari F50 Roadster, which took 3.8 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 12.10 seconds at 123.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

Out of all the Ferrari F50 tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 3.75 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 11.95 seconds at 124.00 mph.

Fastest 0–60 3.7sec 1999 Norwood Twin-Turbo Coupe
Average 0–60 3.75sec Across 2 runs
Avg ¼ Mile 11.95sec @ 124.0 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 3.8sec 1997 Roadster
1999 Ferrari F50

Across 2 verified runs, the Ferrari F50 ranges from 3.7 to 3.8 seconds 0–60, with a 3.75-second average.

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Ferrari F50 0–60 times by model year

2 tests · 2 years

1999

Ferrari F50 · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 3.70 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 11.80 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#01
1999 Ferrari F50 Norwood Twin-Turbo Coupe
3.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
11.80s ¼ mi @ 125.0 mph
0–60 mph
3.70 sec
¼ Mile ET
11.80 sec
Trap Speed
125.0 mph
Engine
4.7L Twin-Turbo V12
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
6M
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#1 of 2
1999 Ferrari F50 Norwood Twin-Turbo Coupe

1997

Ferrari F50 · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 3.80 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 12.10 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#02
1997 Ferrari F50 Roadster
3.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
12.10s ¼ mi @ 123.0 mph
0–60 mph
3.80 sec
¼ Mile ET
12.10 sec
Trap Speed
123.0 mph
Engine
4.7L V12
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
7 C / 10 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Roadster
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#2 of 2
1997 Ferrari F50 Roadster

How we verify Ferrari F50 performance data

We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Ferrari F50 trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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Ferrari F50 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster
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Ferrari F50 performance FAQs

6 questions
The quickest Ferrari F50 on record is the 1999 Ferrari F50 Norwood Twin-Turbo Coupe, which runs 0–60 mph in 3.7 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 11.80 seconds at 125.0 mph.
The slowest recorded Ferrari F50 is the 1997 Ferrari F50 Roadster, which takes 3.8 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 12.10 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 2 verified runs, a Ferrari F50 reaches 60 mph in 3.75 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 11.95 seconds at roughly 124.0 mph.
We have verified test data for 2 model years. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.

Sources

Car and Driver

0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Ferrari F50 can do, not a single marketing claim.

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