Ferrari is an automaker celebrated for its unparalleled legacy in Formula 1 and their luxury supercars. Nonetheless, what they are even more special for is their classic cars especially the mighty F40. The F40 is an untamed track weapon which also happens to be the last car inspected by the man himself, Mr.Enzo Ferrari. Introduced in 1987, it was the first ever supercar to hit the 200 mph barrier, making it the fastest car of its era. It’s most likely to be the poster car of every car kid back then, may be even today. A total of 1311 units have ever been made, selling for 2-3 million USD in the current market.
Speaking of design, no doubts whatsoever, F40 is the best looking supercar to ever exist, period. The boxy design language, the famous pop-up headlights, the huge otherworldly rear wing in the 80s was something new to the supercar kind. Not only does the F40 look stunning from outside but also flaunts a 2.9L tipo twin turbocharged V8 placed right behind you which embodies everything you’d love about screaming V8s. This motor churns out 478 horsepower and 577 Nm which were mental figures for it’s time.
It was never short on handling too. The tubular steel frame weighing just 1254 kilograms, made the F40 a rocket powered go kart for the road. In a world where supercars are becoming smarter, faster and more clinical, the F40 is a pure nirvana to drive, handsdown. The feather like chassis, the turbo spool, the visceral shifts from the 5 speed manual gearbox, everything about the F40 is nothing short of “Magical” . That said, it is a revelation on four wheels and a true living legend.
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