What is the wrecked car like and how much does it cost?

The Ferrari F40 It is one of the sports cars most acclaimed by fans around the world and without a doubt one of the most important of the brand. For many, the last “pure” Ferrari that existed. That is why seeing one of these damaged specimens causes a lot of sadness.

To top it off, this unit is neither more nor less than Lando Norrisofficial McLaren driver, who last year had his best season in Formula 1. It is also one of the most sought after models by collectors, due to its high sale value.

Shortly after an F40 was involved in a nasty crash in the UK, footage of another crash has now emerged. The location is not completely confirmed but it is believed that it took place in Monaco, when Lando Norris’ Ferrari crashed into a guardrailstrongly damaging the emblematic sports car of the 80s.

It must be clarified that the Formula 1 driver was not behind the wheel and at the moment it is unknown who was behind the wheel. Reports indicate that this accident predates the one in the UK, which reportedly occurred in early January while the McLaren driver was celebrating the New Year in Dubai.

The video, originally posted on TikTok by the user Thanosofmonacoshows the driver losing control of the precious Prancing Horse coming out of a curve.

The causes of the accident could have been several. The F40 inherited turbocharged technology from Formula 1 of the time. However, turbo lag was a major problem when the F40 was designed. And when the V8’s twin turbos kicked in, the torque and power output was huge.

Furthermore, without the electronic aids that exist today, such as a stability control system to maintain the car’s trajectory, losing control of a rear-wheel drive Ferrari built more than three decades ago should be normal for a driver who has not familiar with its power.

Finally, mechanical failure should not be ruled out either. Although it is a model that should be well maintained, the years also pass for the irons.

The F40 was built in 1987 for celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Italian brand. This slender coupe, designed by Pininfarina, was made primarily of composite materials, made with Kevlar, carbon fiber and aluminum.

It had a huge spoiler and a large rear window from which you could see the powerful V8 3.0 with 478 horsepower and 577 Nm. The F40 was flying: 324 km/h maximum speed and an acceleration power of 4 seconds to go from 0 to 100 km/h. Its mechanics, combined with an exceptional chassis, provided it with dynamic qualities similar to those of a competition car.

It had the particularity of having a unique version with an automatic transmission, developed especially for Giovanni Agnelli, former number one of the Fiat empire, then owner of Ferrari.

The F40 caused a sensation among the brand’s admirers, to the point that Ferrari had to create a waiting list. In fact, at the end of the 80s, some copies changed owners for values ​​​​that exceeded one million dollars.

The Ferrari F40 was manufactured until 1992 and a total of 1,311 were built. It is another reason why they are sold so expensive today. The damaged model. It is speculated that Lando Norris’ model has a value of 2.5 million dollars.

However, the auction house RM Sotheby’s sold a low-mileage example for the majestic sum of 3.3 million dollars, in 2023. And if they continue to break them, their value will rise.