1990 Ferrari F40 for sale

Overview of this 1990 Ferrari F40 used for sale

The Ferrari F40 is a supercar that was announced in the summer of 1987 as the ultimate supercar of its generation. It was the last car unveiled by Mr. Enzo Ferrari himself, before his death a little over a year later, and was named to celebrate his recent 40th anniversary as a car maker. With a race-developed twin-turbo V8, aerodynamically perfected carbon fiber coachwork, and a spartan interior that substantially minimized weight, the F40 was car of engineering. This particular example was built in 1990 and collected directly from the factory in Maranello by Pierre Alexander Popoff, a close friend of Enzo Ferrari who was also responsible for designing the Mugello racing circuit in Italy. The car was prepared for racing by Adriano Nicodemi and later by the highly respected Michelotto, who built it to CSAI-GT specifications. Popoff would go on to compete in a total of 27 rounds of the Italian GT Championship over three seasons from 1992 to 1994, resulting in seven podium finishes and two outright victories as well as a 85% finishing record.

The Ferrari F40 is powered by a race-developed twin-turbo V8 engine that produces 478 horsepower and 426 lb-ft of torque. The engine is paired with a 5-speed manual transmission that delivers power to the rear wheels. The F40 is capable of accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.8 seconds and has a top speed of 201 mph. This particular example was treated to Michelotto's CSAI-GT upgrade, which included uprated engines, larger F40 LM Brembo brakes and F40 LM cooling ducts, lighter carbon fiber front and rear clam shells, racing uni-ball rose jointed suspension, F40 LM wishbones, fully adjustable anti roll bars, wider CSAI-GT wheels, and many other subtle modifications.

The interior of the Ferrari F40 is spartan and minimalist, with a focus on weight reduction and performance. The car features lightweight carbon fiber seats, a Momo steering wheel, and a gated shifter. The dashboard is simple and uncluttered, with a set of analog gauges and a few basic controls. This particular example has been converted back into its 1993 racing configuration, which includes replicating the original race livery, and re-installing the period Brembo competition brakes, racing exhaust system, and the rare 17-inch magnesium wheels. However, the owner chose to keep the road-specification suspension to provide a more forgiving ride quality.