The Auction Spectacle
In a recent auction, the iconic 1992 Ferrari F40 stole the spotlight, fetching an impressive $3.1 million. The bidding kicked off at a modest $150,000, swiftly soaring to a staggering $1 million within a mere two seconds. After a brisk seven seconds, it reached a rounded $2 million bid. The intense auction drama concluded after 64 seconds with the decisive fall of the hammer.
The Essence of the Ferrari F40
The Ferrari F40 derives its name from a noteworthy source—honoring the 40th anniversary of the esteemed car manufacturer. This supercar stands out for its unapologetic honesty, seamlessly blending the driver and the machine into a single entity.
What sets this model apart is its connection to the final dream of Enzo Ferrari himself. Fourteen months before his passing, Enzo Ferrari expressed a clear directive to the engineers: “Build a car to be the best in the world.” The result was the legendary Ferrari F40.
Technical Marvels
The Ferrari F40 holds the distinction of being the first production car to break the 200 mph speed barrier, reaching an impressive 201 mph. This feat was made possible by its mythological-like engineering for its time.
Underneath its sleek exterior, the F40 boasts a 2.9-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine, paired with a 5-speed gearbox. This powerhouse delivers 478 hp (485 ps) and 428 ft-lb (580 Nm) of torque. It accelerates from 0 to 62 mph (100 kph) in 4.1 seconds, with a top speed of 201 mph or 323 kph.
Unique Unit Up for Grabs
The auctioned model is one of only 22 F40 units produced in 1992, and it holds the 184th spot out of the 213 crafted for the US market. With an odometer reading of 8,688 miles (13,982 kilometers), this F40 boasts a genuine and transparent history.
Previously owned by three enthusiasts, the car clinched Platinum and Best Supercar awards at Cavallino in 2021. Ferrari North America also showcased it at the Casa Ferrari during the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in the same year.
With a service history dating back to its factory origin, the F40 underwent significant maintenance in October 2022. Pocono Sportscar in Shohola, Pennsylvania, handled fluid changes, water pump and seal replacement, belt service, fresh cam cover seals, spark plug replacements, tensioner bearing, rear cover gasket, and air conditioning belt replacement.
## FAQs
### What is the significance of the Ferrari F40’s name?
The Ferrari F40 is named in celebration of the car manufacturer’s 40th birthday.
### What makes the Ferrari F40 unique?
The F40 is renowned for its unapologetic honesty and for being part of Enzo Ferrari’s last dream.
### How fast can the Ferrari F40 go?
The F40 was the first production car to surpass the 200 mph speed barrier, reaching an impressive 201 mph.
### How rare is the auctioned F40 model?
The auctioned F40 is one of only 22 units built in 1992 and holds the 184th spot out of the 213 produced for the US market.
