30/11/2020
The Ferrari F40 (Type F120) is a mid-engine, rear-wheel drive sports car[11] engineered by Nicola Materazzi with styling by Pininfarina. It was built from 1987 to 1992, with the LM and GTE race car versions continuing production until 1994 and 1996 respectively.[2] As the successor to the 288 GTO (also engineered by Materazzi), it was designed to celebrate Ferrari's 40th anniversary and was the last Ferrari automobile personally approved by Enzo Ferrari. At the time it was Ferrari's fastest, most powerful, and most expensive car for sale.[14]
Ferrari F40OverviewManufacturerFerrari S.p.AProduction1987–1992
1,315 produced[1][2][3]AssemblyMaranello, ItalyDesignerNicola Materazzi (Chief Engineer);[4][5][6][7]
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Leonardo Fioravanti and Pietro Camardella[10] at Pininfarina (Styling)[2]Body and chassisClassSports car (S)Body style2-door berlinettaLayoutLongitudinally-mounted, rear mid-engine, rear-wheel drive[11]PowertrainEngine2,936 cc (2.9 L) twin-turbocharged Tipo F120A/F120D 90° V8[1][12]Power output478 PS (352 kW; 471 hp)[1]
484 PS; 356 kW (477 hp) US-spec[12]Transmission5-speed manualDimensionsWheelbase2,450 mm (96.5 in)Length4,358 mm (171.6 in)Width1,970 mm (77.6 in)Height1,124 mm (44.3 in)Curb weight1,254–1,369 kg (2,765–3,018 lb)[13]ChronologyPredecessorFerrari 288 GTOSuccessorFerrari F50
The car debuted with a planned production total of 400 units and a factory suggested retail price of approximately US$400,000 (fivefold the price of its predecessor, the 288 GTO[15]) in 1987 ($900,000 today).[16] One of those that belonged to the Formula One driver Nigel Mansell was sold for the then record of £1 million in 1990, a record that stood into the 2010s.[17][18][19][20] A total of 1,315 cars were manufactured with 213 units destined for the United States