A few months ago, Venuum took everyone by surprise by unveiling the V40, a modern reinterpretation of the Ferrari F40 based on SF90 Stradale. An inevitably controversial project: tampering with the last Ferrari approved by Enzo Ferrari remains almost an absolute taboo for some enthusiasts. Yet the Dubai-based tuner didn’t stop there. Following the coupe, here comes the V40 Spider—an even more radical vision of a modern F40… without a roof.
A choice that Ferrari which it never intended to produce itself. While the original F40 has undergone a few unofficial conversions to a convertible over the decades, Maranello has never offered a true F40 Spider. Venuum has therefore decided to imagine this alternative reality: what might a convertible descendant of this 1980s icon have looked like in 2026?
A Completely Transformed Ferrari SF90 Spider
As with the coupe, this V40 Spider isn’t built from scratch. Beneath this spectacular bodywork lies a Ferrari SF90 Spider. But visually, it’s almost impossible to recognize the original model. Venuum has completely redesigned the silhouette with a carbon-fiber body, very low proportions, an accentuated width, and race-inspired aerodynamics. The tuner explains that it didn’t want to create a mere nostalgic replica, but rather to capture the «essence» of 1980s supercars: simplicity, raw power, and efficiency.
The connection to the F40 is evident in several details: the large air intakes, the very pronounced horizontal lines, the massive rear end, the four round taillights set into a black panel, and the imposing spoiler. But the V40 Spider adds a much more contemporary touch with an aggressive stance worthy of modern hypercars.
1,100 chevaux
Unlike some tuning firms that focus solely on appearance, Venuum claims to have worked on a genuine technical advancement. The SF90’s plug-in hybrid powertrain remains intact, featuring its 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 paired with three electric motors, but power output is now said to have increased to 1,100 chevaux. This promises impressive performance: 0 to 100 km/h in about 2.3 seconds and a top speed of 340 km/h. These figures put this V40 Spider in a whole different league compared to the original F40, which produced 478 chevaux in the late 1980s.
A Deliberate Provocation
With this V40 Spider, Venuum knows full well that it’s a polarizing design. Some will see it as an excessive transformation of an already exceptional Ferrari, while others will view it as a fascinating interpretation of what Maranello will likely never produce. The tuning firm fully embraces this approach. The V40 isn’t described as a tribute, but as «a challenge»—a way to envision a mechanical, raw, and uncompromising supercar in an era dominated by electronics and hybrid technology.
Like the coupe, production will remain extremely limited: only five units are planned for 2026. This rarity is likely to restrict ownership of this modern F40 Spider to a handful of collectors willing to accept a Ferrari… that Ferrari itself would probably never have dared to build.
English 
French 
Italian 
Spanish 
German 
Japanese 
Dutch