Der Ferrari F40 gilt weltweit als Meilenstein der Automobilgeschichte. Mit seinem 2.9L Tipo F120A Twin-Turbo V8 und einer Leistung von 478 HP setzte er unvergessliche Maßstäbe.

Technische Daten

Wichtige Höhepunkte

• First production car in history to officially exceed 200 mph (324 km/h)
• The final supercar personally approved by Il Commendatore Enzo Ferrari
• Raw Kevlar/carbon-fiber composite body with pull-string door cords

Entwicklungsgeschichte & Kulturelles Erbe

The development of the Ferrari F40 (1987 - 1992) represents a watershed moment for Ferrari and the automotive industry. Engineered in Italy during the 1970s-1980s, this machine pushed the boundaries of speed, styling, and engineering. Its 2.9L Tipo F120A Twin-Turbo V8 paired with a 5-speed gated manual allowed it to reach 324 km/h (201 mph) with breathtaking acceleration (3.8s 0-100 km/h). Over the decades, it won countless accolades, inspired generations of drivers, and permanently cemented its reputation as a world-renowned icon.