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To celebrate 40 years of Ferrari, Enzo had his design team create a supercar that translated racing car technology to the road. Furthermore, it was built with only the most essential systems and in many regards is a supercar with functional simplicity. It was also the last car developed and built under Enzo Ferrari's direct supervision before he died.

Following the turbocharged successes in Formula One, the 288 GTO was Ferrari's first road-going turbocharged model in 1984. The F40 followed in its path and shared its longitudinal, mid-mounted, twin turbo-charged V8 configuration.

Power came from a large V8 engine that produced 478bhp and 426lb-ft torque.

Incorporating advanced composite materials, the F40 was very light. It used a Kevlar for the body which was integrated into a steel chassis. This body/chassis unit was fabricated by Scaglietti and finished at Ferrari's own factory.

The F40 shape was developed by Pininfarina to reduce frontal area, drag and lift. They also designed a lexan hood to reveal the twin-turbo V8 engine.

Keeping to the race theme, there was a sparse interior and no power assistance was offered for the brakes or the steering.

Soon after being released, initial production was increased to over 1300 examples for both America and Europe. The F40 generated a huge amount of publicity for the Ferrari and became an icon for Italian performance.

In many ways, it's impossible to overestimate the impact of Ferrari's F40 on the supercar scene in the '90s. It explored the limits of performance and what could be achieved. This ethos was extended and followed up by the F50 and 2002 Enzo.

Chassis & Sales

1991 Ferrari F40 - sold for €396,000 Sold new by Maranello Concessionaires on May 22, 1991, this particular F40 was collected from the factory by Mr. and Mrs. Mason Dudley Hugh of Farnham, Surrey. Serviced regularly by Maranello Concessionaires, the car accumulated 3,500 miles before being sold to Mr. Wethasinghe of Rowlands Castle, Hertfordshire in January 1993. In 1998, Mr. Russell Attwood of Bristol purchased the car from dealer Evans Halshaw in Birmingham and owned the F40 un... more
Gallery: 2008 Leggenda e Passione

Ferrari F40 - sold for €286,000 The 1991 F40 offered here, chassis no. 88835, is indeed a very fine representative of this elite breed. Purchased new by an Italian collector, it was equipped with a non-adjustable suspension system and delivered new with catalytic convertors, making it the most desirable specification of all F40s. In September 1991, the car appeared at the Ferrari Club Italia meeting in Mugello, where it predictably created a sensation. The second owner, who ... more
Gallery: 2009 Leggenda e Passione

1991 Ferrari F40 89888 - sold for $462,000 The 1991 Ferrari F40 presented here is among the last examples of this elite breed to have been produced, built in June 1991. The 144th F40 developed for the North American market, it was delivered in August 1991 to Ferrari of Houston in Houston, Texas. Accumulating just 1,800 miles in its first five years, it was offered by Ferrari of Dallas in 1996 and then made its way to the East Coast where it has resided since, showing less than 5,500 mi... more
Gallery: 2009 RM Auctions Sports & Classics of Monterey

1991 Ferrari F40 US-Specification - sold for $583,000 The 133rd of only 213 US-delivered F40s, 089216 is essentially still in showroom-fresh condition with less than 1,200 miles on the odometer. A clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report™ clearly documents the low mileage of the car. The bodywork looks lovely and equally impressive is the black trim, from the lower front lip spoiler to the rear mesh grill. Under the engine lid, the powerful twin-turbocharged V-8 engine looks as clean as the bodywork, ... more
Gallery: 2010 Gooding & Company Pebble Beach Auction

1990 Ferrari F40 - sold for $386,500 A U.S. delivery model – important to those who wish actually to enjoy the experience of F40 performance instead of regarding it passively as an object – its only concession to creature comforts is the air conditioning with which it was fitted as standard and the power-operated rollup windows which Ferrari made part of the F40's equipment early in the production run. It is finished in Rosso Corsa with black interior appointments and red cloth c... more
Gallery: Bonhams 2010 Exceptional Motorcars and Automobilia

1989 Ferrari F40 80693 - sold for €361,676 Based on its chassis number, this 1989 Ferrari F40 is a very early production example. It is a “Non-Cat” and “Non-Adjust” model. The supplying dealer, Auto Becker of Düsseldorf, sold it to original owner Josef Horst, and the manufacturer’s warranty for the car was activated on 12 December, 1989. During the late 1990s, the F40 was imported to the UK, where it passed through two owners who maintained it with Ferrari marque specialists, including... more
Gallery: 2010 Automobiles of London by RM Auctions

1990 Ferrari F40 - sold for $753,500 This exceptional three-owner example has covered just 712 miles since new. Sold new by Walnut Creek Ferrari, it is a U.S. version, fitted with power windows. Unlike many other F40s on the market today, this example has not suffered the abuse of racing or track use. In fact, it remains in time capsule original condition, with the plastic never having been removed from the interior. The original owner, a Santa Barbara collector, kept the car for... more
Gallery: 2008 Monterey Preview

1990 Ferrari F40 - sold for $495,000 In August 1994, Benny Caiola traded his 1990 Ferrari Testarossa and a 1972 Ferrari Daytona to Wide World of Cars in Spring Valley, New York, for the opportunity to acquire a fine example of the last Ferrari supercar of the Enzo era. Since coming into the hands of Mr. Caiola, the F40 has led a pampered life and has always been treated with great care. Although, over the past 15 years, an F50, an Enzo and an FXX have joined the collection, the F... more
Gallery: 2011 Scottsdale Auction by Gooding & Company

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