The Ferrari F40 is the most fascinating supercar ever. It is also one of the most charismatic and engaging “reds” of all time. Each model in the series was equipped with a powerful 2,936 cubic centimeter twin-turbo V8 engine. The adrenaline rushes provided by this volcanic heart are incredible, perfectly in tune with the prototype look of the model.
But there is an F40 rebuiltcon V12 engine. Obviously it does not have the “prancing horse” on the hood, but the chassis is official. In fact, it comes from a model used for the crash test corporate. That chassis was rebuilt in the early 2000s by Simpson Motorsport.
To reshape the car, the recovery authors followed a completely different path than the standard one. Rather than launching themselves into the search for a supercharged 8-cylinder, they chose to use a 12-cylinder aspirated engine with a displacement of 5.5 liters, coming from a 550 Maranello.
The result? A maximum power of 485 horsepower, against the 478 of the standard unit, but with a completely different delivery. The energy reaches the ground with the support of a Hewland transmission. Obviously, the car is no longer a real Ferrari F40, but a Simpsoneven if the chassis belongs to a crash test model of the “beast” from Maranello.
The body style was chosen in the style of the F40 GTE racing car. In this guise, the car took part in some sporting events in Europe. Now it is up for auction. The sale is being handled by the specialists at Iconic Auctioneers. The eve estimates range from 500 thousand to 600 thousand pounds. To know the hammer price, we will have to wait until August 23, when the sale will take place at Silverstone.
Source | Carscoops
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