THE FERRARI F40: ENZO'S FINAL GIFT

THE HOMAGE

For the marque's 40th anniversary in 1987, Ferrari created a car with one purpose: pure, unadulterated performance in tribute to Enzo's racing obsession.

THE MACHINE

A twin-turbo 2.9-litre V8 produced 478 hp, making the F40 the first production car to break 200 mph (around 201 mph claimed). It stripped away everything non-essential — no carpets, no soundproofing, minimal everything.

THE LEGACY

The F40 was the last car personally signed off by Enzo before his death in 1988, and remains one of the most loved supercars ever built.

Timeline

• 1987 — THE LAUNCH: F40 debuts.
• 1988 — THE FAREWELL: Enzo passes away.
• 1992 — THE LEGEND: Final F40s built.