During its motorsport career, the angular Ferrari wore a vivid yellow paint job that has since been swapped out for a more demure Grigio Nardo finish. While unusual, this ashy hue was splashed onto the F40 by renowned restoration specialists at the Zanasi Group in Italy, the same people responsible for painting the Daytona Sp3 and other Icona series Fezzas. Here, the car received a full restoration.
Prior to this, the vehicle also received attention from UK-based Autofficina. Aside from a service, new fuel tanks were fitted (along with a fire extinguisher), and the suspension was tested. All of this adds to the rich history of this unique F40, but it’s nowhere near as interesting as the journey undertaken by the V8 engine.
Already a powerful motorcar, the twin-turbocharged 2.9-liter was upgraded with Michelotto’s help. The standard output of 471 horsepower was boosted to 700 hp to make the Ferrari competitive on the track.