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1989 Ferrari F40

Chassis No. ZFFGJ34B0000 83619

Komplett originaler Ferrari F40 • zwei Deutsche Vorbesitzer • 8.500 Originalkilome-ter • voll Ferrari Classiche zertifiziert • dokumentierte Historie • matching numbers mit allen Services und Unterlagen

Exceptionally original Ferrari F40 • two owners from new • 8.500 kms from new • fully Ferrari Classiche certified • well documented car with nice history • matching numbers, all services and books

Model history:

What qualifies as a 'supercar'? Although this is a highly debatable question, few automoti-ve enthusiasts will disagree when it comes to the Ferrari F40. This thoroughbred from Ma-ranello's finest stable incorporates everything needed to be a true 'supercar', and more.

Built to celebrate the marque's 40th anniversary, the F40 was a development of the 288 GTO. Whereas the GTO's looks are understated, the F40's curvaceous body and huge re-ar wing just scream performance. Penned by Pininfarina, the F40 shares some design e-lements with the 288 GTO Evoluzione race car.

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Under the composite body panels, Ferrari fitted nothing but the essential bits and pieces to keep the car's overall weight down. The chassis consists of a composite central section with steel tubular space frames on either end to support the suspension. This setup offers a good balance between light weight and rigidity. Suspension is by double wishbones all-round, helped by coil springs over dampers and an anti-roll bar fore and aft.

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The heart of every Ferrari is the engine and the F40 is no exception. Unlike most other Ferraris, which are powered by a high revving V12 engine, the F40 uses a V8. Like the manufacturer's contemporary Formula 1 engines, the V8 is fitted with two Turbochargers and intercoolers. The three litre engine was rated at 478 bhp, which was well within the chassis' 600 - 650 bhp limit.

The complete package combined stunning looks and tarmac ripping performance, which could very well be considered the essential ingredients for being a supercar. The lack of creature comforts and practicality ads to the 'perfect mix.' Driving a F40 requires a very strong left foot and a very careful right foot.

At the time of the F40's launch there was just one real competitor, the Porsche 959. E-quipped with a heavy all wheel drive system, the Porsche was let down by a much higher kerb weight. For many years the F40's performance remained unmatched. Ferrari intended to produce less than 950 examples, but to match the 3100 potential orders, just over 1300 were eventually built. The spartan F40 was basically a road legal racer, so it came as no surprise that Ferrari customers were interested in racing the F40 in GT-races. For this pur-pose Michelotto modified a number of F40s, which were raced with considerable success, long after the road car's production had halted. Dubbed F40 LM and F40 GTE, these ra-cers were fitted with a 700 bhp version of the V8.

Today, the F40 still ranks high on many enthusiasts' favourite car list. With 1315 examples it is not as rare as Ferrari's other 'supercars' and is common sight on many Ferrari events, where its unique looks still makes fans' hearts beat faster. It is pictured here at Ferrari e-vents and auctions all over Europe.

Specific history of this car:

Delivered in December 1989 via the Garage Francorchamps in Brussels, this F40 is one of the few very desirable cars with the standard non-adjustable suspension and with sliding

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windows. Although the F40 was sold through a Belgium dealership, it was first registered in Germany. Since then the car only changed hands one more time in Germany, before it

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became part of a large Ferrari collection. Still until today there are only two owners registe-red in the original, German registration papers (Fahrzeugbrief).

The car is now presented in extremely original and exeptional condition throughout. With a total mileage of only 8.500 kms it still has its first paint and is free of any accident damage. 83619 is presented with fully matching numbers as well as a complete service history which included the replacement of the fuel cells as well as the timing belts. This F40 is one of the very few cars which also comes with a full Ferrari Classiche certificate as well as the service books!

Offered here is a real juwel for any serious Ferrari collector, only very rarely does one find such an original and well documented Ferrari F40 for sale.

Sources:• www.ultimatecarpage.com

• Ferrari Classiche

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