This mini Ferrari F40 goes over 55 km/h and you can buy it
Only 1,311 of the originals were produced. It's difficult to say how many Ferrari F40s are still in circulation. We're constantly reading about accidents involving this seemingly untamable icon , considered THE supercar of the 1980s. Auctions now fetch prices in the mid- to high single-digit million range. But now there's an opportunity to acquire an "F40" for a significantly lower price.
Of course, this isn't a real Ferrari F40 . The so-called F-Racer Junior is a smaller-scale interpretation of the last car designed by the great Enzo Ferrari. The F-Racer is 2.6 meters long and 1.6 meters wide. And—to be fair—it's considerably rarer than its full-size counterpart. Only 10 examples were produced. This one, offered here, is black with a black interior.
For a children's or toy car, the Mini F40 is surprisingly professionally equipped. Like its full-size counterpart, the engine is located directly behind the seats. However, this time, we're not dealing with a 478-hp 2.9-liter twin-turbo V8, but with an unspecified 270 cc engine.
Image by: RM Sotheby's
Image by: RM Sotheby's
Image by: RM Sotheby's
Auctioneer RM Sotheby's doesn't provide any information on the power output, but the engine only has to move 250 kilos, which is enough for a top speed of just over 55 km/h. That could get a bit tricky in your own driveway or on the playground.
Safety is ensured by a chassis with real dampers and springs, hydraulic disc brakes, and even a rear-axle limited-slip differential. The F-Racer's builder demonstrated attention to detail with the Plexiglas engine cover and the beautifully replicated 5-spoke wheels of the original.
Inside, we see two leather sports seats, a very stylish Aclantara steering wheel, go-kart-style pedals, plenty of carpet, a gray felt-covered dashboard, and two instruments. The ignition is activated with a key next to it.
The mini F40 is "suitable for two children or one adult driver." It will be auctioned on August 15 at the RM Sotheby's auction in Monterey, California. Purchasing an F40 is never cheap, even if it's just a toy car. There's no reserve bid, but the auction house is expecting it to fetch between $30,000 and $50,000 (approximately €25,000 and €42,000). In 2023, however, a red example went under the hammer for a hefty $87,000 (currently €74,000).
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