For the world of Ferrari, and its ever-growing community of owners and enthusiasts, there’s always been the peaceful argument of which model stands out as the Maranello marque’s best supercar. Lucky for us, the brand already has an established list of its most iconic examples, including the 288 GTO, F40, F50, Enzo, and LaFerrari.
And while you’ll hear worthy opinions as to why each of them deserves the number one spot at the top, the most consistent answer remains the Ferrari F40. Showcasing an incredible example with only 8,172 miles on the odometer and a well-documented history, the professionals at Blue Chip in Denver, CO, are pleased to present this 1990 Ferrari F40 as part of its extensive inventory of exotics for sale on duPont REGISTRY.
Referred to as the last truly analog Ferrari, and also noted as Enzo’s final masterpiece, the F40 celebrates the 40th anniversary of the company, featuring a raw, bare bones version of a road-legal race car. This example is a highly desirable U.S.-specification, of which only 213 of the 1,315 were produced and destined for North America. Finished in Rosso Corsa, the F40 features a composite body to solely focus on weight savings, shedding unwanted pounds with lightweight designs like Lexan windows, a stripped-out interior, and the absence of driver aids.
Inside, the best way to describe the interior of a Ferrari F40 in one word is “functional”, equipped with seats, a steering wheel, gauges, and a manual gated gearbox, and that’s all you really need. Comfort and convenience weren’t a thought when engineering the F40. Ferrari even opted for cable-operated door pulls and exposed floor boards to maintain its racing-inspired DNA, just like its LM endurance counterpart.
At the heart of this beast is the legendary twin-turbocharged 2.9L V8, delivering 478 horsepower and 426 lb-ft of torque through a five-speed manual transmission to the rear wheels. The result is a time capsule of acceleration, feedback, and raw character, which has been and continues to be backed by a number of historic sales. Setting new benchmarks at the time of its release, and permanently cementing its status among the greatest supercars ever built ,even decades later, the F40’s visceral driving experience is something that modern cars can’t replicate.
