- This is one of just 27 Ferrari F40s converted from street to race spec.
- It’s still track-ready with 648 hp and a rich history of real competition.
- It’s offered with many spare parts, including body panels and engine bits.
Even among elite supercars, a Ferrari with real racing credentials still turns heads for the right reasons. While plenty of F40s live pampered lives in climate-controlled garages, this one has a history that’s a bit more intense, and far more interesting.
Ferrari built its racing reputation over decades of fierce competition. These days, it’s just as well-known for road-going supercars and a sprawling empire of branded merch. But this F40, now up for auction, happens to bridge both worlds. It’s a street car with a serious racing résumé.
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Initially, when this 1989 F40 rolled off the production line, it was a “normal”, road-going F40. According to Broad Arrow Auctions, however, this is one of just 27 road-going F40s converted for racing use.
From Street Icon to Track Weapon
In the late 1990s, the owner of the time had the car transformed for racing. That included the fixed headlights you see on this car and lots of engine work. The F40 originally made 471 horsepower and 426 lb-ft of torque.
This one, after modifications, makes 648 horsepower (483 kW) and 562 lb-ft (763 Nm) of torque. That helped it when it raced against cars like the Lister Storm and Chrysler Viper GTS-R in 2000. That’s right, this car competed over a decade after it rolled off the production line.
Still Earning Its Keep
Today, it’s long been a regular participant at track days, historic motorsport events, and other car shows. Its last track day was at Imola, and it continues to be in condition to go back. Forget supercars that sit in a garage with almost no mileage. This is a Ferrari that the next owner can drive and drive hard without fear of it losing gobs of value.
In case all of this wasn’t enough, this F40 doesn’t come alone. It’s offered with a complete package of spare parts. And we’re not talking about tiny bits like extra brake pads and some light bulbs.
Whoever buys this gets spare body panels – including a front clamshell -, cylinder heads, valve covers, exhaust manifolds, intercoolers, and more. The buyer could end up with one of the coolest Ferraris ever and several extra parts to turn into art and then flip for some extra cash.
So, if your wallet has the horsepower to keep up, the full listing is available over here. Just don’t expect it to go for couch-cushion money.
Photos Broad Arrow Auctions
