The Ferrari F40 is a two-seater built from 1991 to 1992. Engines offered: V8. Worth buying? It scores near the top of what we track — and the year you pick matters far more than the badge (best and worst years →).
What the F40 is
The Ferrari F40 is a two-seater that Ferrari built from 1991 to 1992 — 2 model years. It has been offered with V8 power. Its closest siblings in the Ferrari range: Enzo, Testarossa, 812 Superfast.
Ferrari F40 tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What engines does the Ferrari F40 have? Power & range
The Ferrari F40 is offered with 1 powertrain — 2.9L 8-cyl. Here's the lineup by engine, transmission and drivetrain.
| Engine | Displacement | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V8 | 2.9L · 8-cyl | Manual 5-spd | RWD | Premium |
Horsepower, torque and fuel-tank size decode from your VIN — exact figures vary by engine and trim.
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov (engines, drivetrain, range, charge time). Horsepower & torque from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
The F40 by the numbers
What the federal and market records say. Each line opens the full breakdown by year.
| Topic | F40 | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls | 2 campaigns | NHTSA, all years |
| Reliability | 4.5 / 5 | Best and worst years |
Frequently asked questions
What kind of car is the Ferrari F40?
The F40 is a two-seater, built from 1991 to 1992. Engines offered: V8.
What is the Ferrari F40 warranty?
New models carry 3 years / 36,000 miles basic cover and 5 years / 60,000 miles on the powertrain. Worth knowing: across our complaint records the typical car reaches the halfway point of its faults at five years, so most repairs land after the basic warranty ends.
Is the F40 reliable?
It scores 4.5/5 in our data. The honest answer depends on the year far more than the model — see the best and worst years, and when this car starts to break.
How do I check a specific F40?
This page describes the model; it cannot tell you whether that car has an open recall or a branded title. Run its VIN against the records — free, and matched to the exact production run.