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In 1987, Ferrari decided to build its quickest and most expensive road car, the F40, to celebrate its 40th Birthday. It went on to become one of Ferrari's most iconic models.

Based on the 288 GTO (this was descended from the 308/328 GTB) it featured a larger, modernised version of the GTO's engine - a 2.9 litre V8 with 478bhp, that could be tuned up to 600bhp. The body (designed by Pininfarina) was very aerodynamic and built to give a stable drive. The F40 needed to hold the road as it could reach  200mph, thanks to the addition of twin turbochargers and fuel injection. For two years, the F40 was the fastest road car in the World! The F40 road car was discontinued in 1992.