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In July 1987, Ferrari invited journalists to its Fiorano test track to celebrate the company’s 40th anniversary. What they revealed that day was not a polished luxury machine or a softened celebration piece. Instead, they uncovered something shocking. A red, winged, brutally loud car with bare carbon fiber inside, plastic windows, and no concessions to comfort. Enzo Ferrari, then 89 years old, personally approved the car and quietly observed the reactions. Within a year, he would be gone. The Ferrari F40 became the last car Enzo Ferrari ever approved, and with it, his final philosophy was sealed in metal.

The Ferrari F40 with the famous pop-up headlights
The name F40 is literal and symbolic. It stands for Ferrari’s 40th anniversary, but it also represents four decades of obsession with speed, competition, and mechanical purity. Though the name celebrates the past, the car was a symbol of the future. Under the rear deck sat a twin turbocharged 2.9 liter V8 producing approximately 478 horsepower. The performance figures were staggering for the late 1980s. The F40 could accelerate from 0 to 60 miles per hour in about 4.1 seconds and reach a top speed of roughly 201 miles per hour. Even more impressive was its weight. At around 2,425 pounds, achieved through carbon fiber, Kevlar, and minimal insulation, the car felt alive and unforgiving. There was no power steering, no ABS, and no traction control. It came only with a 5-speed gated manual transmission. No automatic, no paddle shifters, no alternative option. The driver was responsible for everything. This car probably felt like the closest thing to a street legal race car.

The Ferrari F40
When released, the Ferrari F40 carried a price of roughly $400,000 USD, already making it one of the most expensive road cars in the world. Today, values typically range from $2.5 million to over $4 million, with exceptional examples commanding even more. Needless to say that its a car worthy of being part of any collection.

The Ferrari F40 Interior
Beyond the numbers, the F40 achieved something few machines ever do. It became cultural shorthand for success. It dominated bedroom posters, magazine covers, and early video games. It symbolized the idea that greatness should be difficult. The F40 demanded skill, discipline, and respect. That is why it still resonates so deeply today. In an era filled with screens, software, and safety nets, the F40 represents earned achievement. There were variations that reinforced this credibility. The F40 LM and later GTE versions were built for racing and proved brutally competitive. They confirmed that the road car’s aggression was not cosmetic. It was authentic.

The Ferrari F40 GTE
Ferrari F40 Units Sold by Region
(Approximate distribution of 1,315 units)
Region / Country | Estimated Units |
|---|---|
United States | 350 |
Italy | 300 |
Japan | 200 |
United Kingdom | 120 |
Germany | 80 |
France | 70 |
Switzerland | 50 |
Middle East | 40 |
Rest of World | 105 |

The Ferrari F40
The Ferrari F40 endures because it reflects a mindset. Enzo Ferrari’s final approval was not about luxury or mass appeal. It was about standards. The takeaway; Enzo Ferrari built the F40 to be honest, focused, and unafraid. It reminds us that when we commit fully to what matters, our work, like the car, can endure. Driving something like this would be driving a piece of history. What’s interesting is that we humans create history. What I’m saying is, its not too late for you to do something memorable. I’m rooting for you!

The Ferrari F40

