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1999 Koenig-Specials F50

The guys at Koenig don’t mess around. They have taken some amazing Ferrari’s and added performance mods that really turn them up a level. Same goes for the Koenig F50, where the Ferrari F50 it turned into a fire-breathing monster.

Enhancements include:

  • KOENIG-sport-exhaust rear mufflers, complete stainless steel, polished, 4 endpipes each 80 mm diameter, no body-change necessary, supersound, power
  • KOENIG-sport-exhaust rear mufflers, complete stainless steel, polished, 4 endpipes each 80 mm diameter, no body-change necessary, supersound, power increase € 3.900,–
  • All KOENIG-exhaust systems may be ordered in extra-loud racing version
  • KOENIG-manifolds complete stainless steel, changed diameter, optimized pipe-construction, additional power, one set, on request
  • KOENIG-replacement pipes complete stainless steel, one set, on request
  • Twin-turbo engine. Development on test bench. Engine completely new developed by hitech-turbo- and racing engineers. Turbopistons with low compression 8,5 : 1, turbomanifold and exhaust, turbo electronic, intercoolers left and right in engine compartment, gearbox- and engine-cooling in rear, naca-inlets, metal-kat, suitable for road and track

Performance Results:

  • Up to 850 hp / 625 kw at 7.200 rpm, up to 800 nm at 6.500 rpm, max rpm 8.500; 1,47 kg/HP !!!, booster for power-regulation from 600–850 hp driving performance depends on gear ratio and driver ability
  • Apparently it’ll hit 0-60mph in under 3 seconds and carry on to 220mph, which is nice. There’s also a set of 3-piece BBS style rims, stripped interior and uprated clutch and brakes.

In Detail

type Professionally Tuned Car
built at Munich, Germany
engine Twin Turbo V12
valvetrain DOHC 5 valves / Cyl
displacement 4700 cc / 286.8 in³
compression 8.1:1
power 617.4 kw / 828.0 bhp @ 7500 rpm
specific output 176.17 bhp per litre
torque 795.9 nm / 587.0 ft lbs @ 7000 rpm
body / frame Honeycomb Carbon Fibre & Kevlar
driven wheels Mid Engine / RWD
front tires F P335/30R-18
rear tires R P335/30R-18
front brakes AP Racing Discs
rear brakes AP Racing Discs
front wheels F 45.7 x 50.8 cm / 18.0 x 20.0 in
rear wheels R 45.7 x 50.8 cm / 18.0 x 20.0 in
steering Rack & Pinion w/Power Assist
transmission 6_speed Manual
top speed ~371.8 kph / 231.0 mph
0 – 60 mph ~3.0 seconds