The Ferrari F40 isn’t just a supercar—it’s an icon. Built to celebrate Ferrari’s 40th anniversary, the F40 holds a special place in automotive history. But even if you think you know this twin-turbo V8 legend inside and out, Modern Car Collector (MCC) has dug up 10 little-known facts that may surprise even the most die-hard Tifosi.
In its latest video, “10 Facts About the Ferrari F40 You Probably Didn’t Know,” MCC dives deep into the rawest, most unapologetic Ferrari ever built. From secretive development stories to rare production quirks, the video sheds light on what makes the F40 such a lasting symbol of performance purity.
Among the highlights? The F40 was never originally intended to be street legal, and its development was so secretive that many within Ferrari didn’t know about the project until it was nearly complete. Viewers also learn that the car’s lightweight construction relied heavily on Kevlar, carbon fiber, and Nomex, making it one of the first production cars to use advanced composites.
Inside, the F40 is famously spartan—no carpet, no door panels, no radio, and string-operated door releases. But this brutal minimalism was all in service of weight savings and performance. With 471 horsepower, the F40 blasted to 60 mph in just 3.8 seconds—figures that stunned the supercar world in the late 1980s.
The video also reveals the F40’s unexpected racing history, including how privateer teams entered modified versions into GT racing without official Ferrari support.
From its Enzo Ferrari-approved origin story to its wild popularity that led to over 1,300 units produced—more than double the original plan—this MCC video uncovers what makes the F40 more than just a fast car. It’s a legend born from passion, secrecy, and pure performance.
Don’t miss it—this is Ferrari history, unfiltered.