Ferrari F40
This photorealistic Ferrari F40 cutaway illustration reveals the twin-turbo V8 engine, Kevlar composite structure and extreme weight-reduction philosophy of Ferrari’s most iconic supercar.The Ferrari F40 succeeded the 288 GTO and was introduced to celebrate Ferrari’s 40th anniversary.
At the time, it was the most powerful, fastest and most extreme road car ever built by Ferrari.
It was the last Ferrari personally approved by Enzo Ferrari himself.
- engine: 2.9-litre twin-turbocharged V8 with intercoolers and wastegates
- power: 478 hp at 7,000 rpm, top speed 321 km/h
- weight: 1,254 kg (dry weight 1,100 kg)
- build: 1987 – 1992 (1311 cars)
- Designer: Pininfarina,
- chief engineer: Nicola Materazzi.
- Chassis: Carbon/Kevlar-Monocoque
- Cockpit:
The Ferrari F40 represents the pinnacle of analog engineering. Its uncompromising lightweight construction, radical aerodynamic design, and turbocharged V8 engine make it an icon to this day.
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