Ferrari F399
Even after Michael Schumacher broke his leg at Silverstone, this Ferrari ended a 16-year wait for the Constructors' title.
- Power
- 790 bhp
About the Ferrari F399
Developed by Ross Brawn and Rory Byrne's team from the 1998 F300, the F399 added a new front wing, waisted sidepods, an improved exhaust, wheel tethers and Bridgestone's four-groove tyres, with an 80-degree 3.0-litre V10 of around 790 bhp. Eddie Irvine won the opening race in Australia and Michael Schumacher won at Imola and Monaco before he broke his leg at Silverstone. Mika Salo stood in and handed Irvine victory in Germany, and Irvine also won in Austria and Malaysia to take the title fight to the final race. Mika Häkkinen beat Irvine by two points, but Ferrari won the Constructors' Championship, its first since 1983, by four points from McLaren.
Ferrari F399 specs
The Ferrari F399 produces 790 bhp (589 kW).
| Make | Ferrari |
|---|---|
| Model | F399 |
| Years | 1999 |
| Type | Race car |
| Body style | Open-wheel single-seater |
| Country | Italy |
| Engine | 3.0L naturally aspirated V10 (Ferrari Tipo 048) |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 3,000 cc (3.0 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 790 bhp (589 kW) at 16,300 rpm |
| Transmission | 7-speed semi-automatic sequential |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Ferrari F399 rarity in CarSpot
The Ferrari F399 is a Unicorn card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 42 out of 100. The rarest tier: hypercars, one-offs and cars built in tiny numbers, typically fewer than about 500. A Unicorn card is worth 320 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
Rarity is a collectible game mechanic, not an assessment of real-world scarcity or value.
Ferrari F399 fun facts
- Ferrari were briefly disqualified from the first Malaysian Grand Prix over illegal bargeboards, which would have settled both titles, until an appeal reinstated both cars.
- Wheel tethers, fitted to stop wheels flying off in accidents, became a rule that is still in force in Formula One.
