Discover the Vehicles | Supercars Spotlight: Ferrari
1991 FERRARI
F40
HORSEPOWER: 471
TOP SPEED: 202 mph
ENGINE: Turbocharged 2.9-liter V-8
NUMBER BUILT: 1,311 (est.)
PRODUCTION YEARS: 1987-1992
Introduced in 1987 to celebrate Ferrari’s 40th anniversary, the F40 replaced the 288 GTO as the firm’s top performance road car. Utilizing a lightweight chassis, fabricated from specially bonded Kevlar and carbon fiber, the F40 became Ferrari’s first production vehicle to exceed 199 miles per hour. In addition to being the fastest and most expensive Ferrari produced, the F40 was the last Ferrari vehicle whose development was personally overseen by Enzo Ferrari himself. Although plans called for just 400 to be built, demand drove production to more than triple.
MICHAEL ARMAND HAMMER COLLECTION
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the company, Ferrari debuted the F40 on July 21, 1987, at the former Civic Center in Maranello, Italy.
Courtesy of Ferrari
1984 FERRARI
512 BBi
HORSEPOWER: 340 (est.)
TOP SPEED: 188 (est. Ferrari 512 BB)
ENGINE: 5.0-liter 12-cylinder boxer
NUMBER BUILT: 1,007 (est.)
PRODUCTION YEARS: 1981-1984
The Ferrari 512 BBi, was the last production model to appear in Ferrari’s “berlinetta boxer” series. Named for its horizontally-opposed engines, the BB series included the first production Ferraris with 12-cylinder mid-engine configurations. In both its drivetrain and suspension, the 512 BBi previewed features that would appear in the later Ferrari Testarossa, which succeeded it shortly after this vehicle was built. An exemplary representative of the 512 BBi, this vehicle has been recognized with numerous awards and an invitation to The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering.
COURTESY OF KIRK AND ERIK AXTELL
The styling of Ferrari’s BB series was influenced by that of Pininfarina’s P6 concept car, which was also designed to accommodate a mid-engine configuration.
Courtesy of Pininfarina
2004 FERRARI
ENZO
HORSEPOWER: 660
TOP SPEED: 218 mph
ENGINE: 6.0-liter V-12
NUMBER BUILT: 400 (total Ferrari Enzos)
PRODUCTION YEARS: 2002-2004
The Enzo was designed to succeed the top performing F40 and F50, the former being the last car produced under the personal auspices of Enzo Ferrari. The Enzo debuted a unique exterior by Ken Okuyama, a graduate of ArtCenter College of Design, which was inspired by the latest aerodynamics developed in competition. A road vehicle with a strong racing heritage, the Enzo has a paddle-shift transmission typical of Ferrari’s Formula 1 cars and a sparse carbon fiber interior along with amenities like air conditioning and an LED RPM indicator on the steering wheel..
PRIVATE COLLECTION
The Enzo’s V-shaped hood, dramatic butterfly doors, exaggerated body, and elongated headlight covers set it apart from the F50.
Courtesy of Pininfarina
