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Ferrari F50 0–60 Times

The Ferrari F50 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 1 verified production test sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver and more. A further 1 modified or prototype run is listed by year but kept out of every record and average, per our methodology.

The fastest tested production Ferrari F50 is the 1997 Ferrari F50 Roadster, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 3.80 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 12.10 seconds at 123.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

The slowest tested production Ferrari F50 is the 1997 Ferrari F50 Roadster, which took 3.80 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 12.10 seconds at 123.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

Across the 1 verified production test of the Ferrari F50, the average 0–60 mph time is 3.80 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 12.10 seconds at 123.00 mph.

Separately, 1 modified or prototype run is on record for the Ferrari F50, led by the 1999 Ferrari F50 Norwood Twin-Turbo Coupe at 3.70 seconds. These are not stock configurations and are excluded from the figures above.

Fastest 0–60 3.80sec 1997 Roadster · stock
Average 0–60 3.80sec Across 1 production run
Fastest Modified 3.70sec 1999 Norwood Twin-Turbo Coupe · modified
Avg ¼ Mile 12.10sec @ 123.0 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 3.80sec 1997 Roadster
1999 Ferrari F50

Across 1 verified production run, the Ferrari F50 ranges from 3.80 to 3.80 seconds 0–60, with a 3.80-second average. 1 modified or prototype run is recorded separately and excluded from this range.

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Ferrari F50 0–60 Times by Year and Trim

1 production test + 1 modified · 2 years
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1999 Ferrari F50

0 production runs + 1 modified
Avg 0–60 —
Avg ¼ Mile —
Production Tests 0+1 mod
MOD
1999 Ferrari F50 Norwood Twin-Turbo Coupe
3.70sec 0–60
11.80s ¼ mi @ 125.0 mph
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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
Curb Weight
2,712 lbs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Tuner
Norwood
Overall Rank
Unranked — modified or prototype
1999 Ferrari F50 Norwood Twin-Turbo Coupe

1997 Ferrari F50

1 production run
Avg 0–60 3.80 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 12.10 sec
Production Tests 1
#01
1997 Ferrari F50 Roadster
3.80sec 0–60
12.10s ¼ mi @ 123.0 mph
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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
Horsepower
513 hp
Torque
347 lb-ft
Curb Weight
2,712 lbs
Power-to-Weight
5.3 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
7 C / 10 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Roadster
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#1 of 1 production runs
1997 Ferrari F50 Roadster

How we verify Ferrari F50 performance data

Records and averages on this page cover verified production runs only; modified and prototype results are listed by year but never folded into them. 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 performance FAQs

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The quickest production Ferrari F50 on record is the 1997 Ferrari F50 Roadster, which runs 0–60 mph in 3.80 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 12.10 seconds at 123.0 mph. A modified 1999 Ferrari F50 is quicker still at 3.70 seconds, but is not a stock car and is excluded from our records.
The slowest recorded production Ferrari F50 is the 1997 Ferrari F50 Roadster, which takes 3.80 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 12.10 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across the 1 verified production run, a Ferrari F50 reaches 60 mph in 3.80 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 12.10 seconds at roughly 123.0 mph. 1 modified or prototype run is recorded separately and excluded from this average.
We have verified test data for 2 model years, covering 1 production run plus 1 modified or prototype run shown separately. 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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