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Assembled between 1987 and 1996, this model was offered as a two-door coupe, with a longitudinally-mounted rear mid-engine, and rear-wheel drive layout. And like all other great machines from that era, it had a manual transmission that channeled the output and thrust to the rear wheels. The engine was a V8, and one with twin turbocharging, in case you forgot, and while the power produced may be pretty much nothing these days, let’s not forget that we are talking about a machine that was developed in the ‘80s.
On top of that, the Ferrari F40 may have less power than some of today’s new-age vehicles, but the thrills it provides are unmatched. How much oomph are we looking at? That would be 471 brake horsepower, equaling 352 kilowatts and 478 metric horsepower, and 426 pound-feet (577 Nm) of torque. The quarter mile took only 11.9 seconds, it had a maximum speed of 201 mph (324 kph), and from 0 to 62 mph (0-100 kph), it needed just 4.1 seconds.
The analog classic supercar that preceded the 288 GTO was 77.6 inches (1,970 mm) long, 44.3 inches (1,124 mm) tall, and 77.6 inches (1,970 mm) wide. It had a 96.5-inch long (2,450 mm) wheelbase, and had a curb weight of only 2,765 pounds (1,254 kg) for the Euro-spec, whereas the US model weighed a hair over 3,000 pounds (1,369 kg.). By comparison, the F80, which is its modern-day successor, weighs 3,362 pounds (1,525 kg) dry.
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Ferrari’s F40 design is definitely iconic, and we can safely say that this model has aged like fine wine. Nevertheless, there are few examples out there that have been visited by the tuning fairy, and the one pictured above is one of them. Actually, it was the virtual tuning fairy that paid a visit to this one, because, as mentioned in the title, it is not a real example, as it lives in Fantasy Land, courtesy of its creator, @onb.artdesign on Instagram.
The pixel artist decided to imagine this iconic supercar with a slightly more modern design, and that’s why it features different headlights, a new hood at the front, and a new bumper with larger vents. It also has new mirrors that have been virtually repositioned, as well as new side skirts skirts, and side windows that remind us of racers. The back end features a pair of light strips on each side, which are the new taillights, replacing the original round lighting units.
The bumper is a lot flatter this time around, there are no visible reflectors integrated into it, and the three central-mounted exhaust tips are significantly larger. There is also a diffuser attached to the rear bumper, and a much larger wing that seems to be adjustable. The ground clearance is pretty much the same as before, and the wheels are new. These are larger, have a five-spoke design, and have clearly come from the aftermarket world.
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This virtually-reimagined Ferrari F40 has a blue paint finish on the outside, the usual Prancing Horse logos at the front, sides, and rear, and the new alloys have a chrome look, just like the fresh exhaust tips. There are also some black elements here and there, and we can see that the interior is also black, with red five-point racing harnesses. A half-cage is also on deck for safety purposes, and we want to say that everything else carries over, but the truth is that we do not know.
That’s because the rendering artist behind these digital illustrations hasn’t opened up the door, so your guess is as good as ours whether this CGI-infused machine may or may not have other modern features on the inside. And to be honest, if we did not know anything about the Ferrari F40, we’d say that this thing is definitely on the cool side of things. But since we are talking about one of the coolest Ferraris ever made, we (or I in this case) do not necessarily approve of the makeover.
And speaking of cool Prancing Horses, besides the F40, these include the 288 GTO, the F40, the Enzo, and the LaFerrari. Ferrari’s F40 is now a multi-million dollar affair, as it is typically worth from $3.5 to over 6 million dollars, and one example sold for a record-breaking $8.3+ million a couple of months ago at auction.
But do you actually like the way this rendered Ferrari F40 looks? We promise we can still be friends if you say yes, so feel free to speak your mind about it in the comments area below.
