Here's Why the Ferrari F50 is My Favourite Car!

The Ferrari F50 is an icon that I often refer to as my favourite car, and here you'll find out why! Join me in Miami for an experience driving chassis #001 to hear the V12 and enjoy what it's all about. The poster car of my generation and in this case @dennis_akoyaking's particularly special one too, the Ferrari F50 ticks every box!
The Ferrari F50 mixes a few spectacular elements, a gated manual gearbox hooked up to a 4.7l naturally aspirated V12 derived from Formula 1, all of which can be enjoyed with the roof section removed for the noise and open air experience. This particular F50 came right at the beginning of the line and as such has a number of differences and unique elements to other cars; including the yellow pin stripe around the bodywork, a fire extinguisher inside and two seat belts for each occupant.
After initially exploring the car inside the garage, let's get it fired up and brought out into the Miami sunshine to have a proper look. Then it's my turn to get behind the wheels and have a short drive to see what it's about and explain why the Ferrari F50 is my favourite car out there.
A huge thanks to @dennis_akoyaking for the opportunity: / dennis_akoyaking
Thanks for watching, Tim
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[@Shmee150]

The Ferrari F50 has always been at the top of my dream car list and here's why! Join me in Miami to drive and experience @dennis_akoyaking's F50 chassis #001 to see what makes it just so special.

[@snivytepig3372]

Great to see you with ur favorate car shmee

[@Tdriftnchevys]

Shmee150 The F50 has always been my childhood favorite car

[@Unique007]

So awesome driving 🙌😍 I always love this Car ❤️

[@EyesOfByes]

This car is my workhorse in Real Racing 3. Doing endless laps at Le Mans to farm "Fame points". I can't imagine how insane it is in real life ☺️

[@GiuseppeCamolle590]

The prototype manufactured by the F50 team is here in Brazil, in the interior of Sao Paulo. It's worth more than this one in the video!

[@mirkoko7759]

Ferrari / V12 Atmo / Manual / Rwd / Rear Engine / 2 seats / Targa... that's the recipe of a legend

[@MikeKayK]

You forgot to add no power steering, no ABS and no traction control or driving aids of any kinds.

[@GOLDENEYEAL]

You forgot to add formula one derived V12

[@vika0194]

Mike no ABS = bye bye safety

[@MikeKayK]

@@vika0194 Nothing safe about this car. That's why it's so thrilling.

[@jamesshives5679]

@@vika0194 If the driver knows what he's doing, it shouldn't be a problem

[@mazin9193]

I owned this car, drove it all day, and enjoyed every moment of it... in Need for Speed Hot Pursuit 2.

[@c.s.charles2102]

I think driving it in Forza Horizon is the best gaming experience one can get for the F50.

[@arsasoor4908]

hahahaha i own 117 rare exotic supercars and i daily drive them in RR3

[@devinand1fosho]

I drove in Need for speed II as well

[@Bharlos]

Best car game ever made. Remember flying in my F50 while yelling "Speed kills coming down the mountain"

[@lynx873]

I drive this car in nfs 2se

[@specialboye4910]

that beeping sound is making me want to launch my ears into space

[@tomrobinson9388]

Special Boye fr bro it’s literally making the video unwatchable for me

[@drummerdoingstuff5020]

Cause you can't hear in space... Very clever

[@jamesshives5679]

Honestly didn't even notice until you pointed it out. I might have subconsciously noticed but I didn't realize

[@chrislatham4235]

lol, I kept pausing the video thinking the beeping was from my house

[@Dhoing]

@@chrislatham4235 Same here! Did it like three times too.

[@rob.m3647]

When I was walking through the tunnel in Monaco many years ago a F50 come through. What a sound, I will never forget it.

[@davidedwards4088]

Can someone please take the food out of the microwave 😂😂😂

[@OutOfRangeDE]

Underrated

[@tjpj1919]

That's an alarm to let people know it's time for another bump of coke

[@davidedwards4088]

@@tjpj1919 🤣

[@mechanicandi1064]

💯💯💯😂😂😂

[@scorpionwins6378]

That beeping sound is the Ferrari owner's life support. He had a heart attack upon agreeing to let this guy near his prized posession.

[@federicomacedonio8278]

F50 spoiler in the rear is definitely the most beautiful design object i ve ever seen. It goes beyond the idea of italian design and aerodynamic functions...it is just amazing..

[@gaffle7646]

The spoiler on a Porsche 930 or 993 Turbos blow it away! No debate...

[@Yaro2]

You mean the ducktail spoiler looks better than the one on the f50? Not in a million years mate

[@alidilawari]

Tbh, Ferrari F50 is an underrated Supercar in my opinion.

[@SandyCow]

Ali Masoom Dilawari apart from the fact that they cost close to 2mil if not more

[@mattbudesa3038]

Very true and the F40 is overrated.

[@mattbudesa3038]

@drunkduck overrated in the sense that it seems to always garner more love and attention compared to the F50. Just because it was the faster car on the track doesn't mean it's the better car. I always felt the F50 never gets the respect it deserves in comparison. Then there's the SOUND and looks. Which in my opinion the F50 wins that hands down. Just my 2 cents.

[@praisecow260]

I feel like most of that has to do with the way it looks, same with other Ferrari’s from its era.

[@tymosher17]

I'd rather have the diablo or a countach

[@SuperSportsCars]

10:51 I've always wondered what Michael Jackson's reaction would be to driving an F50

[@michaelrobson1627]

heheheheehe this made me giggle out loud.

[@SpawnAbhi]

Aaaaooooooo....

[@runechristiansen7372]

Always liked the F50 more than the F40 👍 great video as always

[@delroyaugust6975]

I share the same sentiments, this was my poster car as a child. From what I understand though, on the race track the f40 is more "fun". But the F50 is King of the dream cars from my childhood.

[@khaledsalem8034]

The F50 is the most beautiful Ferrari ever.

[@HoratioHoodoo]

Relax

[@budthecyborg4575]

@@delroyaugust6975 Poster car as a child? I still have a 1:40th scale model on my wall.

[@Redmoneyusa]

Same.

[@Andino.]

12:19 Tim just ignore the Lamborghini Diablo on the back🤣🤣🤣. I guess it was a Ferrari flagship kinda day. Then he find the Diablo at 14:10🤣

[@wotano]

yep i spot this one to :)

[@scallous9218]

wotano Ditto

[@stephenbyrne208]

Delighted you got to drive your dream car, living the dream Shmee👍🇮🇪🇮🇪

[@Shmee150]

And thanks to you guys for joining this adventure as well!

[@stephenbyrne208]

@Filippo yes just a habit I do. 👍🇮🇪

[@Unique007]

@@Shmee150 I love Ferrari F-50 {\__/} (°-°) />❤️

[@youcdtube]

I agree you are a good guy and a top notch person living that dream. F40 is cool too

[@ltarteaga]

I grew up with the F50. It was the first supercar I've seen in my life, so it holds a special place in my heart.

[@futte2303]

Wow how wild to find no. 001 in America. Shmee your lucky man. ❤️

[@TheGreener121]

Awesome content as always Tim! The 80/90s era cars just appear so much more 'real' than the newer ones with all their tech and comfort gadgets.

[@tboyE55]

This was my first poster-car as a kid too. Love the F50. Very awesome that you got the experience of driving #001!

[@edgarsantiago_3908]

So iconic driving a mid 90's Ferrari in Miami. So awesome. Cant get better than that.

[@davida.737]

Really? Maybe driving it thru the mountains of North Carolina might be better than going from stop light to another intersection then getting stuck behind an old woman in a Kia... This is surely a form of torture for that poor car!

[@HatedHatred]

I swear I thought I was clicking on a Doug DeMuro video lol

[@gergelyivady9400]

This is better than doug

[@grantbowers_1465]

Gergely Ivády naw

[@amorag59]

It's the title innit? Lol

[@PhatPharmacist]

Timeless design, looks so awesome 👏

[@arcadiagreen150]

I'm nearly the same age as you Tim (32). And I had a F40 poster on my wall. These car are true works of art and I'm so happy to have grown up in the golden age of automobiles. The 90s will never be repeated.

[@jasonchristophergran]

Congrats, i have never been more excited for you as in this video you conveyed to the perfect point your joy of driving the F50

[@chowtak128]

Ferrari F50 also is my favourite car! V12 engine sound and the streamline design!!

[@YouMadeMeSubscribe]

I feel like I keep making the same comment but Shmee150 thank you for all the content you provide us, its absolutely amazing the type of cars you get to experience on a day to day basis and it would be a dream of mine if I just saw one of these lol

[@twomper]

the grill in the rear allows for a gorgeous view. amazing

[@noahblevins6454]

Really good to see someone release content that makes them smile that much. You doing it for the right reasons 👌🏼

[@x-hooktowhook3904]

Dennis has some great taste! Great to see something unique

[@Slash1066]

Totally agree with you, I absolutely love the F50, it's beautiful

[@luke_y_444]

Thank you for this video Shmee ! =) The smile stuck to the face that you have all along summarizes everything on the F50. Dream on the road. For me too she is fantastic. Maybe not my first, but in my top 5 of the planet. Just for his look and the sound of his V12. My god, what a car...

[@charlieryan1736]

Thanks for another excellent video 👍🏻 your enthusiasm & happiness put me in a much better mood

[@1XFarellaX1]

The f50 is my favorite too. Never knew chassis #001 was down here in SFL. Great vid Shmee!

[@SayakMajumder]

Damn ... i thought this was a "I bought a Ferrari F50" video

[@Shmee150]

We're not there yet, but who knows what the future has in store

[@mm-vs1zt]

@@Shmee150 you know you will, Tim, i hope it happens sooner than later. I really feel you when you have the need for the (your generation) Super Ferrari. cheeeeers

[@CarDaddy24]

@@Shmee150 Would you sell everything to have just an F50?

[@petercan1020]

How good you must feel. Good for you I'm new to the channel I should have started watching a long time ago, you explain everything with such detail, keep up the good work.

[@killakaze7081]

Your smile says it all man! Glad to see you got to enjoy driving your favorite car!!!

[@t3hdude]

The F50 is my all time favourite car as well. It's just perfect.

[@jeremiahrodriquez1175]

I love how genuinely happy you always are! Love the content! Will there be a stop in Philadelphia?

[@rayriverasj]

What a piece of history. Great car. Thanks for the video. Really enjoyed it

[@LearningFast]

This is the PRIZE for Shmee and all of the hard work he has put into his channel. Congrats Shmee!

[@borderboy8583]

Comment that again when he buys one

[@makoshark70]

My favorite Ferrari ❤️thx from 🇫🇷 Schmee, great emotion for you 👍

[@NickAlexTheo]

I wanted to express my admiration for Tim. I have been following him since his very first videos and nowadays I struggle staying focused throughout the duration of his videos. Yes, new cars, new destinations but pretty much the same Shmee. And that's great. He is one of the pioneers of automotive KZbin. But it is simply admirable that he has been doing this non-stop for all these years without losing his energy and quality. Respect.

[@moonash1]

I remember my first ever racing video game was Project Gotham, the first one and the F50 was the cover car, I remember just racing non stop so I could unlock it haha, KZbin never really existed back then so I could never imagine getting to watch a full review and drive of the real thing, the True poster car. Awesome video Tim.

[@basithph8958]

The Ferrari F50 is just amazing It is inspired by F1 and that V12 is just awesome

[@julzmax956]

Congratulations Shmee, you are now my favorite youtuber.

[@xCitedGaming]

Schmee with a smile from ear to ear means this is a good video! What a stunning car!

[@carsos00]

Bought my son one back in 1998, he loved that car!! he was 8 at the time and it was a 1/10th scale, now at 27 years old he drives a 10year old Peugeot 208 and loves that too ;).. excellent vid again Tim..

[@zorrobitch]

My first modelcar was a F50. Love that car ❤️

[@gapyrodawg5181]

The final f50 also has the yellow pinstripe as well. The only difference is the last f50 has all the signatures of those that built it. It to was in America, though I'm not sure if it is still here. My favorite Ferrari of all time, and the first investment I would make if I hit the Lotto!!!

[@southernpimp5252]

Getting Mischief 3000 memories from this video. What an amazing car!

[@punchinthepants4582]

Great video Tim, I think I would have more than just a smile on my face!!!!!, and I’m with you, if I won then lottery this would be my car, loving the little chuckles, which goes to show the emotions you get when driving one of the most awesome and best sounding cars on the planet. I doff my hat to you sir .👏👏👏

[@Fultonfalcons86]

The F50 Is so iconic and one of my favorites and the F40.........

[@miguelg243]

My favorite is the Ferrari F50GT. Beast machine from 🇮🇹✌

[@ricardoperes8612]

Thanks for sharing such a special moment.

[@bryancarter5491]

@shmee150 so happy for you! Was a pleasure to watch you drive this.. Made me smile 😊

[@EazyE373]

I’ve got to say, this is very good content. Great work 🔥

[@RulalLP]

On Google Maps one can see the car in the garage. It's such a beautiful car

[@unAbated.]

So as soon as you said you had the F50 as a poster, i remembered that i had a Diablo one on my wall. Few moments later theres a Diablo driving infront of you, and that was just epic, both cars on the road together. Glad you are living the dream that every kid probably had from our generation. Cheers!

[@johnnytampocao7671]

Wow! This is a very special unit of F-50 being the first production car. The owner must be very proud of it. Yes, you've mentioned it several times previously that this is one of your favorite car. Hopefully one day you'll review and drive one of my favorite car the Porsche 959.🏎🏎🏎🏎

[@adrianchavez7162]

Did anyone noticed the red lamborghini countach at 12:19 ? Gorgeous scene...

[@bentleyspotter]

Adrian Chavez Diablo

[@Saimyoshu]

This title made me think it was a Doug DeMuro upload haha

[@adj789]

I think he did the f40

[@andreweisenhart6309]

My favorite too! Thank you and Denise for sharing with us:)

[@vegasdriver]

That is EPIC!!! You have the most amazing connections shmee !!!

[@DJJAW11]

... I have one of those F50 Momo Steering wheels (I originally ordered from a Ferrari Dealer), I had it fitted to my Jap import Toyota MR2 Supercharger, with a quick detach hub!).

[@IIXRATEDIIHiTMAN]

You factory ordered an f50 steering wheel for your MR2? It must be the most expensive part on the car!

[@DJJAW11]

@@IIXRATEDIIHiTMAN It was not to bad at the time, it was around 200, same sort of price as a good momo after market wheel at the time. Nope, a number of aftermarket parts, on her cusco/Cobra etc etc. She was a little go-kart. She was magazine featured. There starting the fetch ok money now. Not biting kid.

[@tomrobinson9388]

At 12:19 I believe there might be a countach pulling out of a parking space behind you

[@Andino.]

Is a Diablo...

[@Loulovesspeed]

Only one I ever saw in person was at Watkins Glen around 2005. I was at the top of the grandstand at the top of the "S" turn and took a break to look around. Up pulls a black F50, top removed, and out steps this stunning looking black haired woman dressed in all black except for a deep red tie around her hat brim. WOW! She knew how to look, she knew how to walk, and best of all, she knew what to drive! I've never been without a camera since that time.

[@renegadetherapper]

Thank God you got to drive this. I can see how much you respect this creature. "There's no dignifying way to get into this car" said like a true Ferrari lover, salute

[@swalling22]

I love the *F50* !! Way more than the F40! Glad you're on the team F50 🔥🔥🔥

[@nikomoin7604]

John Mitchell a german tuner once Said: its nice that ur na engine has its power threw the hole rev range, but u don’t have power in general. Yeah, I think a v12 is nice but nothing beats turbos;)

[@b.e.nracing4774]

I can totally agree with you shmee, that the F50 is such a favourite car for everyone, what a machine! loved this video with all the cars but yes, of course, the F50 was the best! Thanks for sharing 😄

[@swalling22]

I agree! Way sexier than the F40 imo

[@william_SMMA]

Definitely not everyone

[@william_SMMA]

@@swalling22 lol

[@ia3423]

I love the way he is looking at the shifter while shifting, looks so enjoyable. Great car

[@mikestringfellow7999]

Great video. We were born in the same year and I’ve always loved the F50 too. It’s great to see that it’s as good in real life as it was as a Matchbox toy!

[@xevious2501]

So many people listened to Jeremy Clarkson's review of the F50, and yet he was absolutely wrong in every way possible.

[@kaisercronik8249]

He also said the F1 was crap

[@Firemarioflower]

@@kaisercronik8249 Yeah, i mean who believes that tosser turd???

[@c.s.charles2102]

He said in Forza IV that it was ugly, and ever since I have been convinced that he is on dope.

[@xevious2501]

@@c.s.charles2102 Well, ya gota remember, his is of that generation who loved geometric styled cars. The F50 is polar opposite of that design language. Now.. that said, i would say that back in the 90's when companies explored that Rounded off (kidney oval) theme, few created shapes that worked well with one another, especially when flanked by more geometric forms, Often coming across more Bug-eyed in their looks than anything. The F50 worked, so did the F360. but the F360 didnt work as well.

[@c.s.charles2102]

@@xevious2501 I know what you're saying, but for him to speak for the general opinion of the car back in 1995 seems rather pompous to me. However, I turned seven in 1995 and didn't get my first F50 Hotwheel car until I was nine, so for all I know, he may have been right that most people thought it was ugly, but I doubt it.

[@blackfire_x2964]

You guys happy now that strad has not uploaded same time as shmee?

[@justthecarguy2212]

Great video Tim! The F50 is also pretty much my favorite car. I just love the lines, and the sounds! I love how my 360 shares many of the same design ques as its bigger brother the F50! Hopefully one day I'll have both in my garage! ;)

[@elmadi7391]

wowww... congrats for tasting #001, thank you much for sharing :-)

[@madhavisingh9046]

Are we going to see a collab with TheStradman and Daily Driven Exotics ??

[@Shmee150]

I think you will indeed!

[@Julian-th2xm]

@@Shmee150 Doug DeMuro PLEASE!!!!

[@camilomott8978]

@@Shmee150 doug demuro pls

[@encryptedpixels5849]

Doug demuro toooooo pls try

[@gowen_places_5471]

@@Shmee150 can't wait for the SoCal vlogs!!! Maybe I can join the collaboration 😂

[@timjacobsmedia]

10:52 the sound you make on the way to your American Idol audition

[@zakrylee9918]

Michael Jackson.

[@user-ir1zr1hz8e]

Haha

[@matthewoconnorvlogs321]

@shmee150 I love the fact that we share the same favourite car and poster car, this is still my favourite car in the world. I first saw one of these in 1997 and The London Motor Show held at Earls Court. I haven't forgotten that moment and never will. One day I wish to drive one! Thanks for sharing!

[@warfam_clan6933]

Wow, Tim, you can tick that off your bucket list! The car looks epic from behind. A true beast and so Iconic. You really are a lucky boy! Top Man!!!!!

[@AutomotiveRush]

I've always prefered the F40 over the F50 but after this...

[@MotorStorm]

Not my fav car, but definitly my fav Ferrari!

[@orgillmathew]

Thx Shmee you always explain things great and I totally agrees the F50 is amazing and chassis No1 wow

[@mungiki1000]

gotta be top 5 shmee videos of all time, happy for you!!!

[@Techjunkiero]

The Ferrari F50 is a stunning piece of work art. What a privilege Shmee! 😍

[@MarcSob22]

Just forgot to mention that the car's engine can be tuned to the same power as the F50 GT1 without any mechanical engine modification, just by adjusting compression, air intake and exhaust, thus increasing the top speed to over 380km / h! Just a curiosity that most people do not know, but other than that, another great video !!

[@modifiedhustle4312]

Living the dream!! F50 was my dream car as well. Such a beauty. Congrats Shmee!!

[@dloadthis1617]

👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋 BRAVO Tim! I'm so happy to see you're having such an epic time in America! 👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋

[@danielesbordone1871]

The F50 is only the second production car to actually mount a real racing engine (just slightly modified). The first was the Alfa Romeo Montreal.

[@Andino.]

What about the LeMans car Porsche Carrera GT? 🤣🤦‍♂️

[@danielesbordone1871]

@@Andino. , the Porsche Carrera GT story was a bit different. Its engine was conceived for racing purposes in mind right from the start but it never made its way in any race car. The F50 , on the other hand , has a slightly modified 1990 F.1 engine. The Montreal engine is from the Alfa 33 competion car. Only the displacement is a bit different . However , you're still probably right to say that the Carrera GT has effectively a racing engine.

[@stillsearching1284]

This was my dream car back in the 1990s, along with the McLaren F1 and Lamborghini Diablo.

[@scottp7316]

You can really see the real emotion of how much this drive, in this car means to you. Awesome video Shmee!

[@muhammadvicky5333]

This excitement of Shmee made me the subscriber..❤ Love from Pakistan💚❤💙

[@mattiavaramo2731]

USA: where laws can ruin the look of your lovely European supercar! 🙌🏼

[@ejayvangalenlast]

i am still wondering if there is a beep sound in the beginning of the video, or that it is from my room

[@michael-qb7ey]

There is a beep every 5 seconds 0:11 - 0:16 - 0:21

[@daddydaycareof470]

Sounds like a heart monitor...

[@michael-qb7ey]

No more like a alarm system(a hart monitor will beep more frequently 72bpm for a male humans about 1.2 seconds between beeps

[@revsus88888888]

This car is more special to me than the F40 that almost everyone loves, this car is awesome!. Incredible video Shmee150, i’m truly happy for you and your experience!.

[@andreassiersbknielsen1861]

Your videoes deserves more views... The content is so good😁

[@jayjones3254]

Wish you'd driven that Countach!! My first poster car!!:)

[@5parky]

Jay Jones check Harry’s garage for his vlogs on his Countach

[@DRTYFN]

Jay Jones The Countach looks and sounds amazing but drives like a garbage truck.

[@c.s.charles2102]

I had a Countach poster too.

[@DoubleDeckerAnton]

I love the F50...but the F40 takes No.1... always...😁🔝👍

[@James-hh1lq]

F40 wins

[@plusgtr1st124]

F50 is more Beautiful than F40

[@whal8y]

Thanks for sharing!!!! And the owner as well!! Best car!

[@iabarrera]

This car is quickly moving up the list to my favorite as well! I NEED to see one of these in person!!

[@futeditzs2482]

Next video :Shmee access the area 51

[@Shmee150]

Just wait, it's coming!

[@notliluzivert677]

@@Shmee150 XD

[@VitekRedArrowsFun]

12:18 Is it Lamborghini Countach or Diablo the red one on car park in background? :D

[@supercarsinemmen]

Vitas diablo

[@RHVisuals]

Man shot this car last week and it was insane seeing it in person! Subbed :)

[@rcsam6979]

This is my favourite car too! I am a massive car enthusiast and for you to upload this video means a lot!