Ferrari F40 GT prototype number 6
1987 Frankfurt Motorshow car
Italian registered Prova MO 1287
Chassis number ZFFGJ34B000074047. Engine number 32308
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In 1991 this prototype was converted by Michelotto to full F40 CSAI GT spec.
With its ferocious performance and scintillating aerodynamic styling, Ferrari’s F40
has often been called the greatest supercar ever built. The model recalled
Maranello’s revered tradition of sport/racing cars during the 1950s and early
1960s, conceived as a race-ready Ferrari that could be driven to the track with the
manners of a road car. Claiming the distinction as the last model engineered
under Enzo Ferrari’s leadership, the appropriately named F40 commemorated
four decades of Ferrari production.
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Ferrari took a two-pronged approach in its development of the F40, announcing
on 16 July1986 that Pininfarina would be responsible for the car’s body design.
Ferrari Engineering, the company’s advanced studies department, was
responsible for the mechanical foundations, which were based on a
competition-intended version of the twin-turbocharged 288 GTO model that never
campaigned due to racing rule changes. Increasing the GTO engine’s
displacement to 2,936 cc, Ferrari’s engineers managed to squeeze 478 bhp from
the V-8, which in combination with a low body weight gained from extensive use
of carbon fibre and Plexiglas, delivered speeds in excess of 200 mph.
Not long after the F40’s official début at a July, 1987 press conference in
Maranello, discussions of a special competition-prepared version emerged, and
the necessary tuning and modifications were entrusted to Giuliano Michelotto,
whose work on the Lancia Stratos rally cars and the Ferrari 308 IMSA cars had
earned him due praise. Michelotto’s conversions of several stock F40 examples
into so-called F40 GT specifications were then sold by the factory to privateer
racers. The GT modifications, which employed an even lighter body by the
renowned restorer Dino Cognolato, proved to be a forerunner to more
purpose-built racing versions, such as the F40 LM and the F40 LM Evolution.
This extremely rare F40 Prototype/GT combines a number of unusual distinctions
to result in highly desirable provenance. There is a strong likelihood that 74047 is
the prototype that was used primarily for press conferences and display at public
events, as it was exhibited at the 1987 Frankfurt Motor Show on the stand of Auto
Becker, an official German importer of Ferraris. A month later, the car was spotted
at the Ferrari Club Italia meeting in Imola. Original Michelotto build sheets
indicate that 74047 was upgraded prior to its public displays, receiving extensive
GT modifications between May and July of 1987, where it was, in fact, referred to
as an F40 LM. For the first years of its life, 74047 was owned and registered by
Ferrari SpA on Modena number plates.
• Successful racing pedigree, 2nd overall in the Italian GT Championship
• Ferrari Classiche certified
• Full copies of Michelotto build sheets
In 1991, 74047 returned to Michelotto for further race-oriented improvements, and
the car is believed to be the first of seven F40 examples to receive such
conversions. These modifications included lowering the ride height by five
centimetres, tuning the engine for an increase to approximately 590 bhp,
upgrading the Brembo brakes, installing a racing uniball suspension, a quick-fill
fuel system, extra NACA cooling ducts, a fire system and wider Speedline wheels.
Original Michelotto invoices reflecting the exact modifications are included with
the car’s documentation, significantly enriching the strength of the car’s recorded
history.
Following GT conversions, 74047 was sold to Luca Sartori, an Italian private racer
who campaigned the car in the début 1992 season of the newly formed Gran
Criterium Supercar GT series. 74047 took the checkered flag twice and placed
2nd six times during the 1992 season, resulting in an impressive 2nd place
overall season finish. In preparation for the 1993 season, this F40 GT returned to
Michelotto for further upgrades to remain competitive under new C.S.A.I. GT
specifications. Repainted in Ferrari Club Italia colours and campaigned again in
the Criterium, now renamed the Italian Supercar GT Championship, 74047
finished 2nd three times. A year later, in the same series and finished in white
with ToTip livery.
CURRENT SPEC of 74047 (csai 1993 spec)
It is currently EC Duty paid and UK road registered but we have a copy of Italian
title confirming Ferrari Spa as the owner from 1987 to 1991.
There were only 7 F40 GTs built and this car was the first to be converted to F40
GT csai spec. All were built by Michelotto – famous for handling various Ferrari
Spa backed projects. These cars were described as F40 CSAI-GT cars and all
featured 590 hp engines, larger F40 LM Brembo brakes and F40 LM cooling
ducts, lighter carbon fibre front and rear clam shells, bodies [1050 kg],
Lightweight doors that included plexi glass sliding windows, racing uni-ball rose
jointed supspension, F40 LM wishbones, fully adjustable anti roll bars (front and
rear, quick fill fuel system, hydraulic quick lifts jacks modified undertrays based
on those of an F40 LM with extra cooling ducts for the engine and flat floors, F40
LM rear brakes, Uprated gearboxes with many F40 LM parts inside, a fire system;
wider CSAI-GT speedline wheels; ride height dropped 5 cm. Wheelbase: 2,450
mm (96.5")
From the extreme rarity of its identity as an F40 prototype and one of very few
officially upgraded F40 GT specification cars, as well as its documented and
highly successful racing history and display at the 1987 Frankfurt Motor show, this
beautifully presented and blisteringly fast F40 Prototype/GT is one of the most
desirable examples of the celebrated supercar ever offered for sale. In addition, it
would crown any collection of Maranello racing machines or road cars; it is road
registered and promises its next caretaker wonderful provenance and
performance as one of the marque’s most exactingly developed performers.
Originally build completion was on September 10-20,1987.
March 15, 1992 Raced in the Gran Criterium Supercar GT event #1 at Monza by
Luca Sartori on race #3, placed 5th, painted red
March 25, 1992 Raced in the Gran Criterium Supercar GT event #2 at Vallelunga,
near Rome, by Luca Sartori on race #3, placed 8th, painted red
May 24, 1992 Raced in the Gran Criterium Supercar GT event #3 at Vallelunga,
near Rome, by Luca Sartori on race #3, placed 6th, painted red
June 14, 1992 Raced in the Gran Criterium Supercar GT event #4 at Misano
Adriatico, Santamonica, by Luca Sartori on race #3, painted red, DNF
June 28, 1992 Raced in the Gran Criterium Supercar GT event #5 at Mugello by
Luca Sartori, placed 2nd, painted red
July 26, 1992 Raced in the Gran Criterium Supercar GT event #6 at Misano
Adriatico, Santamonica, by Luca Sartori, painted red, DNF
September 20, 1992 Raced in the Gran Criterium Supercar GT event #7 at
Mugello by Luca Sartori on race #3
1993 Repainted from red to lightblue with white bottom
May 16, 1993 Raced in the Gran Criterium Supercar GT event at Vallelunga by
Luca Sartori
May 30, 1993 Raced in the Gran Criterium Supercar GT event at Misano Adriatico,
Santamonica, by Luca Sartori
October 10, 1993 Seen at the Supercar event at Mugello with Luca Sartori, race #3
October 21-23, 1994 Driven by Luca Sartori during the Ferrari 348 Challenge
Finals at Mugello on race #25
74047 has just had a restoration carried out by DKEngieering including a full
engine and gearbox rebuild.
This exceptional car is offered for sale by DKEngineering
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