Ferrari unveiled the F40 to celebrate its 40th anniversary.
It was the last car personally approved by Enzo Ferrari and became the fastest, most powerful, and most expensive car in Ferrari’s line-up at the time.
The mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive masterpiece quickly became one of Ferrari’s iconic models.
2018 Ferrari built a one-off creation based on the 488 GTB, the SP38.
The SP38 featured F40-inspired design elements, such as a low-level hooped spoiler and slotted engine cover.
This bespoke project was commissioned by a customer deeply passionate about the F40, offering a glimpse of Ferrari’s willingness to reinterpret its classics.
In 2023, reports began circulating that Ferrari might revive the F40 as part of its Icona series, an exclusive programme celebrating the marque’s heritage.
Previous Icona successes, including the Monza SP1/SP2 (inspired by 1950s racers like the 166MM) and the Daytona SP3 (influenced by prototype racers of the 1960s), set the stage for an F40 tribute.
If revived, the F40 would not be a production car but a limited-run model under the Icona banner.
It would likely reinterpret the original’s design cues, combining modern performance with a nostalgic homage to Ferrari’s 1980s masterpiece.
Ferrari’s potential move echoes Lamborghini’s revival of the Countach, another 1980s icon.
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The F40’s return would reaffirm Ferrari’s commitment to honouring its heritage while captivating modern collectors.
While Ferrari has not confirmed the F40 revival, the possibility has electrified enthusiasts.
If it joins the Icona series, the F40 will once again embody the spirit of Ferrari’s innovation and history.
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