Ferrari F40 History

Unveiled on 21 July 1987 to mark Ferrari's 40th anniversary, the F40 was the last car personally approved by Enzo Ferrari before his death in 1988. Its twin-turbocharged 2.9-litre V8 produced 478 hp in standard trim; the stripped, unlined interior, Lexan windows, and fibreglass-composite body reflected the car's pure performance mandate.

Ferrari initially planned 400 examples but demand far exceeded supply; ultimately 1,315 F40s were built through 1992, with US deliveries continuing to 1993. It was the world's first production car with a verified top speed above 200 mph (322 km/h).

The F40 is considered by many to be the most influential supercar of its era and remains one of the most desirable modern Ferraris. LM, Competizione, and GTE race variants extended the lineage into the mid-1990s.