Cars these days are safe. They can still be very fast,
but they’re also constrained by stringent crash regulations and emissions
regulations and pedestrian safety standards. In the late ’80s and early ’90s,most of
those restrictions weren’t in place. That’s why the world was blessed with
vehicles like the Ferrari F40.
The Ferrari
F40 was made between 1987 and 1992, and a total of 1315 cars were
produced. It’s not atraditional Ferrari — instead of a stonking great
naturally aspirated V12 at the back, the car had a small-capacity and highly
twin-turbocharged 2.9-litre V8. Based on the 288 GTO
Evoluzione built for all-out Group B racing, the F40 was the last
Ferrari built before serious motoring regulations started being
implemented around the world, and holds more boyhood hearts than its more
moderate and less rawF50 descendent. (By the way, if you feel like
comparing the two, check
out /DRIVE’s take on the matter.)
Take the next 17 minutes out of your work day. Sit back,
relax, and enjoy. XCAR’s beautifully recorded tribute to the F40, coming to us
via our mates at Jalopnik,
is worth your time. It features long-time F40 racer and technical expert John
Pogson talking about the history of the car, the history of Ferrari at the
time, and the ethos behind such an incredible road-going vehicle.
On second thoughts, take half an hour instead, and watch it
twice. [Jalopnik]
source: http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2014/09/17-glorious-minutes-of-the-ferrari-f40/
by Campbell Simpson
http://www.fzrestoration.com
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