Ferrari F40
Key specifications
Generations and variants
Ferrari F40 - production series
Ferrari F40
1987–1992- Body style
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Coupe
- Engine
- 2.9-litre twin-turbo V8
- Power
- 478 CV
- Drivetrain
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Rear-wheel drive
- Transmission
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Manual· 5 speeds
Facts
The F40's structure is based on a steel tubular frame reinforced by bonded composite panels incorporating Kevlar.
The F40 engine develops 478 hp at 7,000 rpm.
The F40's forced-induction system uses two IHI turbochargers with intercoolers.
The F40 uses a mid-mounted 2,936 cc V8 with two turbochargers.
The F40 accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in about 4.1 seconds.
Ferrari quotes a 324 km/h top speed for the F40.
The F40 was the final new Ferrari road car unveiled during Enzo Ferrari's lifetime.
Ferrari unveiled the F40 on 21 July 1987 at the Centro Civico in Maranello.
Pininfarina shaped the F40 as a highly functional aerodynamic body with a large fixed rear wing.
After the unveiling Ferrari collected about 900 orders for the F40, far exceeding the model's initial expectations.
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