1987 Ferrari F40

Ferrari F40 (1987–1992): Full Specs, Performance, Dimensions, and Features

The 1987 Ferrari F40 is Ferrari’s 40th anniversary supercar and a benchmark for analogue performance with a twin-turbocharged 2.9-litre V8 and a lightweight composite body over a tubular steel chassis.

Overview

Assembly: Maranello, Italy
Body style: 2-door berlinetta
Designer: Pietro Camardella and Aldo Brovarone at Pininfarina
Layout: Longitudinal rear mid-engine, rear-wheel drive
Production: 1987–1992

Aerodynamics and Design

Rear spoiler: Fixed rear wing integrated into the tail for high-speed stability
Aero tuning: Front lip spoiler with a flat undertray and aggressive ducting to manage cooling airflow and generate downforce
Design focus: Minimal mass and high-speed efficiency with composite body panels and purpose-led cooling vents for the twin-turbo V8

Dimensions and Weight

Length: 4,358 mm (171.6 in)
Width: 1,970 mm (77.6 in)
Height: 1,124 mm (44.3 in)
Wheelbase: 2,450 mm (96.5 in)
Front track: 1,594 mm (62.8 in)
Rear track: 1,606 mm (63.2 in)
Dry weight: 1,100 kg (2,425 lb)

Engine and Powertrain

Engine type: Twin-turbocharged 90° V8 (rear, longitudinal)
Displacement: 2,936.25 cc (179.2 cu in)
Bore × stroke: 82.0 mm × 69.5 mm (3.23 in × 2.74 in)
Power: 351.5 kW (478 hp) at 7,000 rpm
Torque: 577 Nm (426 lb-ft) at 4,000 rpm
Transmission: 5-speed manual + reverse
Drivetrain: Rear-wheel drive

Performance

0–100 km/h (0–62 mph): 4.1 sec
0–200 km/h (0–124 mph): 11.0 sec
Top speed: 324 km/h (201 mph)

Wheels and Braking

Front brakes: Discs
Rear brakes: Discs
Front tires: 245/40 ZR 17
Rear tires: 335/35 ZR 17

Special Editions

The F40 LM was a factory-supported racing evolution developed for competition with significant aerodynamic and drivetrain changes compared with the road car.

The F40 Competizione is a further limited run of track-focused cars built from the LM concept with bespoke competition specifications and low production volume.

The F40 GTE extended the model’s motorsport life into GT endurance racing with regulation-driven updates and continued production beyond the road car’s end.

The one-off F40 Valeo used an automated clutch system to reduce pedal effort while retaining a manual gearbox layout.

A small number of right-hand-drive F40s were converted by Pininfarina for special clients with interior and specification changes depending on the car.

The models listed below share a connection with the Ferrari F40. Each related model must be formatted as follows:

1984 Ferrari 288 GTO

Photo: Ferrari

The Ferrari 288 GTO is the F40’s direct predecessor and the engineering foundation for Ferrari’s twin-turbo V8 supercar programme that culminated in the F40.

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