Ferrari F40 GT

Michelotto turned seven road going F40’s into racing versions known as the F40 GT. The F40 GT is not as mad as the F40 LM, but that was done so it could compete in the Italian GT Championship. The body was lighter and 17” magnesium wheels, bigger brakes, a race exhaust and a better cooling system were added. The upgraded engine produced 560 bhp instead of the standard 478 bhp. The car debuted in the 1993 Italian Supercar Championship and it finished sixth overall. Driver Vittorio Colombo managed to win the 1994 season.

The 1993 Ferrari F40 GT was a ferocious evolution of the iconic F40, a car born to compete and conquer on the racetrack. Developed in collaboration with Michelotto, a renowned Italian racing firm, the F40 GT was a homologation special built to meet the demands of GT racing. Only seven of these track-focused beasts were ever created, making it one of the rarest and most desirable F40 variants.

Compared to its road-going sibling, the F40 GT was a radically transformed machine. Its twin-turbocharged V8 engine received significant upgrades, including larger IHI turbochargers, revised intercoolers, and a more aggressive engine management system. These modifications unleashed a monstrous 700 horsepower, a significant jump from the standard F40’s 478 hp. This power, combined with a curb weight of just 1,050 kg (achieved through extensive use of carbon fiber and Kevlar), made the F40 GT a truly formidable competitor.

The F40 GT’s aerodynamic profile was also extensively reworked. A massive adjustable rear wing, a deeper front splitter, and a redesigned diffuser generated significantly more downforce, keeping the car glued to the tarmac at high speeds. The suspension was lowered and stiffened, and the brakes were upgraded with larger Brembo calipers and rotors, providing the stopping power necessary to tame the car’s immense speed.

Inside, the F40 GT was stripped of all non-essential comforts. A full roll cage, racing seats with six-point harnesses, and a fire suppression system replaced the road car’s amenities. A stripped-down dashboard featured only the essential gauges and controls, creating a focused and purposeful cockpit for the driver.

The 1993 Ferrari F40 GT was a raw and uncompromising racing machine, a testament to Ferrari’s commitment to competition. It achieved considerable success in various GT championships, cementing its legacy as one of the most extreme and capable iterations of the legendary F40.