are f40s really fast??
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That video was awesome. I'd love to have one when I win the lotto lol But seriously Steve, I'd stay clear unless you truly have ridiculous amounts of money burning a hole in your pocket and want one as a collector, not to replace the 996TT. Just watching that video tells me quite a few things about that car:
Pros
-BEAUTIFUL engine note
-GOBS of punch you in the gut power
-Racecar that can be driven on the street
-amazing handling
-exclusivity, you'll be the envy of all around you
Cons
-HEAVY clutch
-Tough to get in 1st gear (had visions of my old 915 transmission before I went to the newer 915 trans)
-looked like he was only driving this car at about 6-7/10ths and it was STILL a handful on that track
-Racecar that wont be very happy on the street
-Maintenance costs will have you taking out a second mortgage on the house
-You'll be afraid to park it in the same parking lot as another car for fear of even the slightest breeze brushing up against your car lol
Pros
-BEAUTIFUL engine note
-GOBS of punch you in the gut power
-Racecar that can be driven on the street
-amazing handling
-exclusivity, you'll be the envy of all around you
Cons
-HEAVY clutch
-Tough to get in 1st gear (had visions of my old 915 transmission before I went to the newer 915 trans)
-looked like he was only driving this car at about 6-7/10ths and it was STILL a handful on that track
-Racecar that wont be very happy on the street
-Maintenance costs will have you taking out a second mortgage on the house
-You'll be afraid to park it in the same parking lot as another car for fear of even the slightest breeze brushing up against your car lol
is clearly a car for the "super rich". A guy in MPLS had one and sold
it (1) year ago. He also has an F1 McLaren, Noble, 599, Daytona Spyder, 997 GT3, and lots of other stuff
That is the type of guys who own them. They may care about the horrendous upkeep costs, but they
do not have to WORRY about the upkeep costs.
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no thanks, I'd rather have a carreraGT or Zonda
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scott thanks for your defence but i must tell you i put the s on my car because it was to fast and i thought the extra weight would give me more traction... really i just won a cf turbo badge on ebay soooooooooo the s will have to come off. can't find a cf s... and really i have passed the trying to impress stage of my life i just like the way the s looks thanks again steve
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F40s are still probably my favorite car of all time. I have heard that the paint is so thin to save weight that in sunlight, if you look hard enough you can see the CF weave under. Could be wrong as I wasn't told this by an owner, but as hard as Ferrari tried to make them as light as they are I don't doubt it. I'm hoping they(Ferrari) get back to this style of car as well, very lightweight, yet powerful.
I hear Lotus' new CEO says that Lotus in the 70s and 90s could be mentioned in the same breath as Ferrari/Lamborghini and wants to get back to that, so they may end up producing some new lightweight/powerful cars which would be nice.
Anyways, IMHO the F40 one of if not the greatest/most pure cars of all time.
I hear Lotus' new CEO says that Lotus in the 70s and 90s could be mentioned in the same breath as Ferrari/Lamborghini and wants to get back to that, so they may end up producing some new lightweight/powerful cars which would be nice.
Anyways, IMHO the F40 one of if not the greatest/most pure cars of all time.
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I would have to agree with most here; it would be a fantastic track day car or a once in a while car, but as a daily it would be a handfull and upkeep costs would be crazy. But damn, it sure does sound amazing... Ferrari scream with turbo soundtrack is astounding!
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wow that was a great line! Not to mention, you'd stomp an "S" anyway. Now, back to the F40 talk...drool!!!!!!! How come they have such a beautiful sound that doesnt seem to be quieted by the Turbos? Not that I'm complaining, but I'm guessing they had to pass the same smog emissions as any of the other cars of the era and had to wear the required cats also.
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heres a guy who can really drive one! Don't ask me to translate!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEFK0SJJofk
My fave supercar too!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEFK0SJJofk
My fave supercar too!!
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Another of my faves, just found it on my HD so couldnt resist the upload! Enjoy that noise!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEy0ImyH0z8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEy0ImyH0z8
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