This car shown here is an unbelievably sought-after 1989 Ferrari F40, chassis ZFFGJ34B000080473. With only approximately 1,315 examples produced from 1987 until 1992, the F40 is not only just a rare Ferrari, but also the very last Ferrari to ever be given full approval from Italian motor racing driver, and founder of the Ferrari company, Enzo Ferrari. As the last model Enzo Ferrari himself ever played a role in, and a 40th anniversary celebration for the company, the F40 fills a special place in many automotive enthusiasts hearts as being one of the most iconic Ferraris to ever be built. The F40 was engineered by Italian mechanical engineer, Nicola Materazzi, and was designed by the very talented Italian stylist, Pietro Camardella for Italian coach building and design company Pininfarina under the supervision of the chief stylist with Carrozzeria Pininfarina (1974-1988), Aldo Brovarone. When the F40 model was shown to the public during the 1987 Frankfurt Motor Show, a production run of just 400 examples was the initial plan, but due to demand, this number of course increased significantly. When the F40 first arrived, it quickly became Ferrari’s most expensive, fastest, and most powerful model available for sale. Some of the F40 development such as the bodywork was handled by outside companies including the very well-known Michelotto Automobili (in Padua). This particular F40 example shown here is a European-specification car and for over a decade, has worn French plates. Previously, it was registered in the UK as F40 KGO, and before that, it was in Germany with the registration M CK 7273. Although this is a nero-painted F40, its life did not start out that way. Instead, it left the Ferrari factory in their famous Rosso Corsa paint finish.
How many made? Approximately 1,315
Debut: 1987 Frankfurt Motor Show
Engine: 2,936 cc (2.9 L) twin-turbocharged Tipo F120A/F120D 90° V8 - 471hp
Top Speed: 201.4mph
0-60mph: around 4.2 seconds
Photo Credit: @classictorque
Research: @rarecarsonly
1989 Ferrari F40
05.11.2024
Ferrari