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Mid-Engine Revolution · 1987–1992

F40

Displacement
2.936 L

Profile & significance

Type F120; 2,936.25-cc twin-turbo V8, 478 hp/577 Nm, five-speed, tubular/composite construction, double wishbones, discs, 245/40ZR17 front and 335/35ZR17 rear tires, 4,358 × 1,970 × 1,124 mm, 2,450-mm wheelbase, 1,100 kg dry, 324 km/h and 0–100 km/h in 4.1 sec on the cited factory-derived specification. Pininfarina designed it under Enzo Ferrari’s direct final-era oversight; 1,315 were built. CLASSIC.COM’s current benchmark is $3.34 million and reports a $6.6-million high sale in January 2026. Preservation of original paint/composite weave, fuel tanks/bladders, turbos, belts, suspension hardware and Classiche-grade originality dominate value.

Talking points

  • Type F120; 2,936.25-cc twin-turbo V8, 478 hp/577 Nm, five-speed, tubular/composite construction, double wishbones, discs, 245/40ZR17 front and 335/35ZR17 rear tires, 4,358 × 1,970 × 1,124 mm, 2,450-mm wheelbase, 1,100 kg dry, 324 km/h and 0–100 km/h in 4.1 sec on the cited factory-derived specification.
  • Pininfarina designed it under Enzo Ferrari’s direct final-era oversight; 1,315 were built.
  • CLASSIC.COM’s current benchmark is $3.34 million and reports a $6.6-million high sale in January 2026.
  • Preservation of original paint/composite weave, fuel tanks/bladders, turbos, belts, suspension hardware and Classiche-grade originality dominate value.

Raw archive entry

F40 2.936L twin-