Ferrari F40: the original and the LB Works build
The F40 made its reputation with a twin turbo V8 and a shape you can recognize from across a parking lot. The LB Works interpretation takes that shape somewhere very different.
Ferrari introduced the F40 in 1987 to mark its fortieth anniversary. Pininfarina designed the body, and Ferrari used composite panels over a frame combining steel tubes and composite reinforcement. The low nose, deep side intakes and fixed rear wing give it a profile that needs very little introduction.
Behind the cabin sits a 2.9 liter V8 with two turbochargers. A five speed manual sends power to the rear wheels. Ferrari’s original output converts to approximately 471 HP in U.S. units, and its listed top speed converts to about 201 MPH. Those numbers describe the factory F40.
The model here is the LB Works interpretation you selected. Wider arches, a prominent rear wing and different wheels change its stance. The white finish also makes the openings in the bodywork easy to follow as you rotate it. Its modifications do not establish a new verified horsepower figure.
Start with the rear view, then bring the car around to the side. Compare the way the wing sits above the tail and how far the wheels reach into the arches. Whether you prefer the original body or the custom treatment, the F40 gives you plenty to look at before you even open an engine cover.
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Archive photograph: Ferrari. Model and cover: vecarz, based on bohmerang’s model, CC BY NC SA 4.0.