Ferrari's Supercar Revolution | The F40 Story

Savage, Spartan, and very special, the Ferrari F40 was created to be the most unapologetic example of a Ferrari supercar. A uniquely Ferrari perspective on what it meant to create a truly performance first machine. Controversial in its day, and quickly iconic, the F40 represented the most stripped back vision of a road car money could buy. So, is it any surprise people wanted to race them? And would the road car’s reputation follow it to the track?

Written by: Fred Knight
Edited by: JD Minny ( @jdminny )

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[horsepower]

Though I know pretty much everything there is to know about this car and have seen pretty much all reviews of, documentaries on and car shows and videos with it, I still hit like unconditionally and watch whatever the content creator has to say about the F40. I'm a child of the '80s, can't help it.

[ShaneH]

As a kid of the 80's and 90's I had the posters of many supercars on my wall, F40, 959, Vector W8, Countach and many others. Any time I have been lucky enough to see one of these amazing machines, past or present, I am always in awe.

That said, I have never been more impressed to see one as much as the time I saw an immaculate F40 about 20 years ago. Truly was an amazing moment for me!

[votejellodk]

I have pictures of myself sitting in Bill Gates F40 in the paddock at silverstone back when I was a kid. Still my favorite car of all time.

[Imdeadlydan]

Awesome video, and really nice integration of the Car Vertical ad, well done, Car Vertical should be very pleased with such a well made and tied in ad, didnt for a moment think about skipping ahead, instead, i smiled, chuckled a bit and thought, now that was well done, good stuff.
Many thanks for the upload, enjoyed every moment (even the ad).
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[j.marston]

The F40 is my one of the 3 favourite cars of all time, alongside the Porsche Carrera GT and the McLaren F1.

[ndrew]

Unpopular opinion: I actually prefer the Competizione's lack of popup headlights over the popups of the original F40 visually.

[martron]

I'd be interested in the story of the Toyota MR2's racing, with the SARD MC8, and the GT300 MR 2, and how their racing escapades worked out for them

[_Dave_S]

One of the most beautiful cars ever created, in my opinion! I have many of these in 1/32 slot car versions lol. Great video, thanks for posting!

[soldier]

I love your use of 4:3 in your videos. it adds so much style!

[Giratina]

Your content is always so thorough and insightful. Always a joy to watch and listen to. Would love to see you target a certain super saloon. Hint: 40 RA

[jesselee]

I was lucky enough to see one at a car meet here in Missouri parked directly next to a la ferrari. Mind was blown

[JohnCharb]

International Motorsports Association (IMSA) indeed. Even though it's based in North America a lot of brands received racing experience there or had debuts. BMW M Hybrid V8 and Porsche 963 made their debuts at the 2023 24hrs of Daytona. I've never seen the F40 in person but can recognize that rear end anywhere.

[JK]

There's a video of Jacques Laffite thrashing the F40 LM at Mas Du Clos, the engine sound is incredible

[roserado]

I passed one on the m4 on my way into London, I was on my bike, in very, very heavy rain, soaked through, the guy in the Ferrari was also soaked and driving at about 50mph, he could barely see out the windows as they were all steamed up, I drew up alongside as f40s had just come out and he looked utterly miserable, I was surprised at just how wet he was.

[littlefire]

This is my dream car. I have always loved them.

[TheThejpmshow]

I’m a Porsche man, but this and the 250GTO were the absolute top cars ever to come out of Maranello

[yanholliday]

the f40 is one of those rare cars you can trully call "universal". living around car people of *very* diverse tastes, i've often heard the phrase "i don't like ferrari, but the f40..." and i've said it quite often myself, too :p

[AlysZara]

I have seen one in person, randomly, in traffic. It took me a moment to realize what i was seeing, focusing on the wing made it hit me but by then it was going, then gone

[oj]

I find it funny how the f40 and testarossa as well were controversial in a few aspects at the time. Iirc people also had criticism towards the 512bbi saying that had less power than the 512bb

Who knows how we'll see the performance suvs in the future