The Ferrari F40, the last supercar approved by Enzo Ferrari himself, is a myth. A monument to Italian motoring, born for pure performance and raw thrills. But in Japan, some enthusiasts dare to do what many would consider unthinkable: revisit the icon. Such is the case of Liberty Walk, a famous Japanese tuner renowned for its spectacular transformations of supercars.
This formerly white Ferrari F40 had already caused a stir when it received a Liberty Walk widebody kit, widening its wings and radicalizing its silhouette. But at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2024, it has been given a new look: it now sports a blue "Pilot" livery, reminiscent of a 1990's racing car, a deliberate nod to the legendary F40 LM.
Under this new skin, the F40 retains all its character, but adopts a pure show car look: white AME wheels, AGT Shock adjustable suspension, Toyo Tires tires with marked sidewalls, and a monumental Liberty Walk rear spoiler. A car as provocative as it is mesmerizing.
On December 1, 2024, this F40 made a striking appearance at the NISMO Festival at Fuji Speedway, attracting all eyes and lenses. Photos shared recently on social networks show the enthusiasm of Japanese spectators, fascinated by this explosive blend of Italian heritage and Japanese exuberance.
Under the hood, the 2.9-liter twin-turbo V8 remains true to its original spirit: 478 hp, 577 Nm of torque and a raging character that made the F40 one of the first cars to exceed 320 km/h in the late 1980s.
Purists beware: the aim of this creation is not to respect tradition, but to pay homage to the F40 through Japanese tuning culture, where respect for mechanics goes hand in hand with limitless aesthetic audacity. In fact, this Liberty Walk version has become so popular that it has been reproduced in miniature, proof of its cult status in Japan.
Sacrilege or contemporary work of art, this Ferrari F40 "Pilot" Liberty Walk embodies the meeting of two worlds: the timeless elegance of Maranello and the boundless creativity of the Land of the Rising Sun.
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