Ferrari continues its record-breaking year with a new surprise straight out of Maranello. After the 296 Speciale, Amalfi, 849 Testarossa and its Spider versionnot to mention the technical underpinnings of the future Ferrari ElettricaHere's the sixth new model for 2025: the Ferrari SC40. A mysterious name that we had already spotted back in June, when Ferrari registered two intriguing trademarks: CZ26 and SC40.
A unique creation, a tribute to the F40 legend
This SC40 is not a production supercar, but a one-off from Ferrari's Special Projects program. Designed by the Ferrari styling center headed by Flavio Manzoni, it is built on the technical base of the 296 GTB, incorporating its 830 hp V6 hybrid rear mid-engine architecture.
But beyond the mechanics, it's the spirit that catches the eye: the SC40 is a modern reinterpretation of the legendary 1987 F40. Its angular lines, fixed spoiler, open-work rear hood and sweeping proportions immediately recall the legend of the Enzo Ferrari era, while infusing it with a signature that can be found on all new contemporary Ferraris. Ferrari makes it clear that the aim was not to create a modern replica, but a model with its own personality.
A 296 in F40 make-up
Beneath its sculptural exterior, the SC40 hides the technology of the 296 GTB. The 2,992 cm³ 120° V6, assisted by an electric motor, delivers 830 hp for a 0 to 100 km/h time of 2.9 seconds and a top speed of over 330 km/h. Enough to offer performance worthy of a supercar, even if the role of spiritual heir to the F40 will undoubtedly fall to the future Ferrari F80even more radical.
Here, the SC40 is more about emotional design and symbolic value. Its white bodywork, christened SC40 White, was developed especially for this project. This cool, metallic tone subtly reflects the light, while the carbon fiber details and embossed SC40 logos are a reminder of its exclusivity. We'd have preferred yellow or red...
Between industrial art and mechanical purity
Every feature of the SC40 seems dictated by geometry: a long, low hood, hollowed sides dominated by large carbon-fiber air extractors, and an imposing fixed spoiler painted in the same signature white tone. The whole is punctuated by clean, almost architectural vertical lines, a signature of design chief Flavio Manzoni.
At the rear, the black grille hints at the mechanical components, the taillights evoke the 296 GTB, and a titanium and carbon central exhaust completes the visual symphony. The result: a car that bridges the gap between past and future.
The interior will please purists
On board, Ferrari pays direct homage to the F40 through the use of Kevlar, the emblematic material of 80s supercars. Here, it is revisited: carbon-Kevlar in the rocker panels, behind the seats, on the steering wheel and even on the floor mats. The interior is a blend of anthracite-gray Alcantara and Jacquard-red technical fabric, with an SC40 logo woven into the headrests.
2 years of work
Like all projects in the Special Projects program, the SC40 was custom-designed for a single customer, hand-in-hand with Maranello's designers. Every detail, from the design of the wheels to the choice of materials, was validated by the lucky owner. The project took almost two years to complete, and a non-roadworthy copy will be on display at the Ferrari Museum in Maranello from October 18.
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It looks like an NSX.
Stanno distruggendo un mito italiano.
Dalla Testarossa a questa, le Ferrari più brutte di sempre
io sono d'accordo con Domenico
questa assomiglia a l frontale a un Mercedes C111 (1969 to 1978)
X fortuna che ne fanno solo una x un riccone, le Ferrari moderne non disegnate da Pininfarina, sono poche quelle proprio belle, che ne so: La SP3
Daitona,LA FERRARI, La F80,la F90, la Purosangue!!!!
Le altre fanno pietà x gli standard di Maranello.🇮🇹❤️🫶🏎️❣️
Concordo, la vedo sproporzionata, troppo sbalzo nel frontale e poi i dettagli in nero non mi piacciono per niente. Non su questa e neppure sulle vetture di serie.
Sieht echt geil und einzigartig aus😍 jedoch erinnert er mich eher an einen Lamborghini Countach oder Maserati MC12 remake als an den F40, sorry!!! Jedoch echt heisser Wagen😍😍😍😍
I love my love 💕
With those headlights that remind me of the MC12, I could see a Maserati grille.
Se nota mucho la calidad de las personas que comentan en esta web. He estado toda la lectura del artículo dándome vueltas de, a aparte del F40... Que coche me recordaba. En efecto, un MC12. No está mal, me gusta más que el nuevo Testarrosa. Me gustaría verlo en otro color ¿Entendí mal o dice el reportaje que solo se venderá en Blanco? El coche base es bueno, pero esperaba algo más...
Sembra fatta con i Lego.
The white contrasts with the now classically black elements: everything and the headlamp stripes are a nod to the 1970 Modulo, which Flavio Manzoni considers one of Ferrari's most memorable models.
Now, from three quarters forward, the black band falling on either side of the headlights against this immaculate background gives it a bit of a panda look. That's what bothers me most.
Otherwise, in profile and three-quarter rear view, it's quite successful.
In any case, it's not an Icona, as some sites have announced. It would be called SP4 (or SP40).
The reference to the F40 remains discreet, essentially with the one-piece spoiler engraved with the car's initials on either side, and the red jacquard fabric bacquets.
Too discreet, some might think. But neo-retro is not the house style.
In fact, it goes against Ferrari's DNA.
There's always the rumor of an SP4 with a manual gearbox in homage to the F40... a carspotter did catch a model in development that seemed to have a manual gearbox. Maybe next year.
Also ich finde es so hässlich,wirk billig und der Motor geht schon mal gar nicht.
Da gehört ein aufgeladener V8 aus dem F8 rein mit dem Auspuffanlage von Novitec.
Den Design von Samir Sadikhov mit dem Cockpit und den runden Schlussleuchte vom F8 wäre der richtige F40 Remake.
A Ferrari has to be red
Was hat sich die Designabteilung von Ferrari da bloß motiviert, ein so hässliches Auto zu entwerfen.
Der F80 sieht ja wenigstens von der Seite und von hinten so aus, dass er Emotionen erweckt, aber dieses Auto sieht aus, wie ein Honda NSX, nur deutlich hässlicher!
Mooie wagen,een droom voor mij.zal het ook blijven.maar ben gelukkig op mijn manier.👍
F40??? Der war brachial, kantig, was für Männer! Das da ist ein F50*in niemals ein F40.