Jaguar XJ220 vs Ferrari F50 vs Lamborghini Diablo

[jameswithington]

a V12 formula 1 engine?

Believe it or not the F50 did use a formula 1 engine (kind of!). It was an extensively reworked and more civilised version of the 600bhp 3.5 litre V12 they used in the 1989 F1 car raced by Mansell and Berger (fairly unsuccesfully it must be said). Obviously it was increased to 4.7 litre, probably adding extra piston rings to help conform with emmisions regulations or something like that, and they scrapped the pneumatic valve actuation and went with standard camshafts and springs. It revs to 'only' 8500 rpm as opposed to the F1 car's 14000 rpm but kept the engine's basic character, ie fairly civilised in low revs but absolutely brutal in the top end.

Answering the thread's original question, I'd go for the F50. Not the best looking Ferrari supercar by any means but it is reportedly sensational in every other area.

[eyebrows]

how can you guys choose, i love all these cars the f50 with its traditional ferrari style the lamborghini's raw sports car look and performance and the xj220 with it drop dead sexy looks. if i had the mony they would all be in my garage

[werty]

thats a 2003 gtsr viper not a gts viper
they have different engine sizes and the new gtsr (one in your picture) goes 0-60 in 2.2 seconds and top spead is over 230 mph

[jones.dk]

my favorite is the F50....

i think the jag i ugly like hell.... but thats my oppinion

[Lambo r-gt]

Ha Ha Ha.

Don't make me laugh. All those cars are pure TRASH, well maybe the F50 is ok, but the rest are, COUGH COUGH.

Anyway put a good car in there like a nice Dodge or a Chevy.

Hahaha U dont make me laugh "Lindy Adams" these cars are much more better than your stupid Dodge

[Rijoh]

Ferrari F50 of course

[Rijoh]

Hahaha U dont make me laugh "Lindy Adams" these cars are much more better than your stupid Dodge

Could you post the pic in your avater please???

[NoOne]

Hahaha U dont make me laugh "Lindy Adams" these cars are much more better than your stupid Dodge

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[Ferrari F50]

A Prancing Horse will ALWAYS back away from a RAGING BULL

You mean a Prancing Horse will ALWAYS run away from a RAGING BULL"


hi everyone. die-hard auto enthusiast and F50 fan here, and moderator of FastCarForum

[Chinky_boi]

specifications:

Ferrari f50

Specification and Performance

Length : 176.4 in.
Width : 78.2 in.
Height : 44.1 in.
Front Track : 63.8 in.
Rear Track : 63.1 in.
Weight : 2712 lbs
Wheelbase : 101.6 in.
Displacement : 4.7 liter
Transmission : 6-speed manual
Engine Type : V12
Top Speed : 202 mph
0-60 mph : 3.7 s
Horsepower : 513 HP @ 6100
Torque : 347 ft lb @ 6500



Lamborghini Diablo

Top track speed 202 mph est.
Acceleration 0 - 60mph in 4.5 seconds
Fuel economy city/highway 13 mpg city, 21mpg motorway
Horsepower 495 bhp @ 7300 rpm
Engine 60-Degree V12
Engine 5707cc
Torque 428 lb.ft @ 5200 rpm
Length 176.7 inches
Width 80 inches
Height 44.0 inches
Wheelbase 104 inches
Curb weight 3190 lb


Jaguar XJ220

Top track speed 349 kph / 218 mph
Acceleration 0 - 60mph in 3.8 seconds
Fuel economy city/highway 16.12 mpg city, 26.92mpg motorway
Horsepower 542 bhp @ 7200 rpm
Engine Twin turbo V6 aluminium alloy cylinder heads and block. Twin overhead camshafts per bank, 4 valves per cylinder.
Engine 3.5 litres
Torque 75 lb ft @ 4500 rpm
Length 194 inches
Width 79 inches
Height 45.0 inches
Wheelbase 104 inches
Curb weight 3025 lb


EXTRA

Mclaren F1

Top track speed 241.3 mph.
Acceleration 0 - 60mph in 3.2 seconds
Fuel economy city/highway 12.4 mpg
Horsepower 627 hp @ 7300 rpm
Engine V-12, aluminum block and heads, chain-driven double overhead cams, 4 valves per cylinder, hydraulic lifters with variable intake timing
Engine Capacity 6.1 litre, 48-valve V12
Brakes Brembo discs with a diameter of 13.1 in. up front and 12 in. on back.
Torque 479 lb.ft. @ 4000-7000 rpm
Length 168.8 inches
Width 71.6 inches
Height 44.9 inches
Wheelbase 107.0 inches
Curb weight 2245 lbs

[Ferrari F50]

Believe it or not the F50 did use a formula 1 engine (kind of!). It was an extensively reworked and more civilised version of the 600bhp 3.5 litre V12 they used in the 1989 F1 car raced by Mansell and Berger (fairly unsuccesfully it must be said). Obviously it was increased to 4.7 litre, probably adding extra piston rings to help conform with emmisions regulations or something like that, and they scrapped the pneumatic valve actuation and went with standard camshafts and springs. It revs to 'only' 8500 rpm as opposed to the F1 car's 14000 rpm but kept the engine's basic character, ie fairly civilised in low revs but absolutely brutal in the top end.

Answering the thread's original question, I'd go for the F50. Not the best looking Ferrari supercar by any means but it is reportedly sensational in every other area.

The F50 is based on Alain Prost's 1990 Ferrari 641/2, but its engine has a bit more similarities with a 1992 F1 engine. The engine displacement was increased to gain more torque and make it more suitable for the street. The 8500rpm redline has much to do with noise regulations. The F50s engine can run reliably at a continuous 9000rpm. (The not-much-different engine of the F50 GT1 revs to 10500rpm.) It uses a butterfly mechanism to control inlet air- when its closed, low-end torque is improved. When the revs increase, it opens to optimize output higher in the rev band.

[fpv_gtho]

It uses a butterfly mechanism to control inlet air- when its closed, low-end torque is improved. When the revs increase, it opens to optimize output higher in the rev band.

that descriptioin reminds me of the inlet tract on, of all things, a Falcon straight 6

[ZerK]

Oo 'eck Descisions, descisions...

Hmm... I think I'd have to go for the F50. The Lambo is a slight bit awquard looking (although I liked the pre-facelift car), and the XJ220, although stunning to look at, is a bit of a disapointment considering it was origionally gonna get a V12. But the F50 has looks that could snap knicker elastic at 50 paces, and the performance to match

[KarateBoy]

That is a concept GTS-R.

wow that amazing "rolls eyes" dodge was actaully about to pump a measily 8Liter engine to 500 Hp- i wonder if any other car company can do that.... like the V12 6.0 L diablo can do whip out 590 Hp and the Dodge has only 2 valves per cyclender while the Diablo has 4 valves (DOHC i believe its called) that lack of air flow must really help with perfeormance. finally the daiblo can dish it out 0-60 in 3.4 (im reffering to the diablo GTR). (BTW this is my favorite car which i can't afford) While the Ferrari F50 is also an monster with a V12 4.& liter Engine (i wich it was a 6.0 ) and rips with 520 Hp with a 0-60 time in 3.7

No the dodge is not badm, but don't be kidding yourself and other and calling these super cars trashy.

P.S i hope my answer pleased EggNog

[Dyablo, smoky]

not fair to compare these cars

hello