- This F40 LM has an upgraded twin-turbocharged V8 pumping out 760 hp.
- Ferrari stripped away upwards of 700 lbs from the regular road-going F40.
- It has been serviced with new fuel bladders in preparation for the auction.
Some Ferraris are legends, but a few go even further into the realm of myth. While some may consider the F40 as the finest Prancing Horse ever built, there’s an even rarer and more desirable version.
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Built to take the F40 racing on both sides of the Atlantic, the F40 LM is among the rarest and most coveted models to wear the world-famous badge. One of these highly sought-after machines is heading to auction during Monterey Car Week next month.
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Just 19 examples of the F40 LM were produced by Michelotto, developed specifically for American IMSA competition and the European FIA-GT series. This particular car is number 14 of those 19 and is a rare example built to GTC specification, making it the most powerful of all the F40s. If RM Sotheby’s estimate turns out to be accurate, the car could sell for between $8.5 million and $9.5 million.
A Racing Pedigree with an International Past
This F40 LM is chassis number 95448 and was delivered new to a buyer living in St. Moritz, Switzerland, who owned several other Ferraris at the time. Walter Hagmann kept the car until 2002, before buying it back and selling it again in 2007. Over the following years, the new owner drove it at various racing events in Italy, France, Spain, and the Czech Republic.
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The auction house notes that in 2014, the F40 LM was sent back to Michelotto, where the engine and gearbox were overhauled and the car was refinished in the original shade of Rosso Corsa. It has since been owned by collectors in Las Vegas, Germany, and Austria.
To get it ready for August’s sale, it was serviced with new fuel bladders, timing and accessory belts, spark plugs, and fuel filters. It also received new Michelin Pilot Sport GT Slick S7M tires.
More Power, Less Weight, Same Iconic Formula
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Like the regular F40, the LM uses a 2.9-liter twin-turbocharged V8. However, upgrades made to it allow it to churn out a monumental 760 hp, or 289 hp more than the standard model. The LM also weighs roughly 700 lbs (317 kg) less than a stock F40, tipping the scales at just 2,315 lbs (1,050 kg) with fluids.
If you’re the type who likes their Ferraris loud, rare, and capable of outrunning your accountant’s panic attacks, you might want to take a closer look. You can check out the listing here. Just don’t blame us if you start rearranging your retirement plan.
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