Ferrari's Newest Custom Creation Is A Tribute To The F40
Ferrari has unveiled its latest one-off creation, the SC40, a bespoke supercar that blends the wedge-shaped design cues of the legendary F40 with the advanced hybrid architecture of the modern 296 GTB. Built through Ferrari’s Special Projects program, the SC40 was commissioned by a single customer and constructed largely from components already in use across Ferrari’s current lineup.
Ferrari SC40: All The Details
Under the skin, the SC40 borrows its “architecture, chassis, and powertrain” from the 296 GTB, which means power comes from a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V6 paired with an electric motor.
The setup delivers a combined 830 horsepower, allowing the car to reach 60 mph in under three seconds. Despite its thoroughly modern underpinnings, Ferrari’s design team aimed to recapture the spirit of the F40 without recreating it outright.
Visually, the SC40 adopts a more fluid, contemporary interpretation of Ferrari’s late-1980s icon. The silhouette features a sharp nose, NACA ducts, and a fixed rear wing reminiscent of the F40, while smoother bodywork gives it a more modern character.
The car’s finish, a bespoke SC40 White, contrasts with a deep red interior trimmed in Kevlar, another nod to the F40’s construction. The right side of the wing carries a simple “SC40” badge—an understated signature on an otherwise flamboyant design.
Inside, minimalism rules. Bare carbon and lightweight materials are paired with analog-style detailing, reflecting the F40’s ethos of mechanical purity. The rear engine cover, which lifts to reveal the hybrid powertrain, is a direct homage to the F40’s massive clamshell rear deck.
As with all Ferrari one-offs, the SC40 is destined to remain unique. The company has not disclosed the client’s identity or the cost, though cars from Ferrari’s Special Projects division typically command several million dollars.
While the SC40 will never see series production, it stands as a reminder that even in the hybrid era, Ferrari still knows how to channel its past into something new—and unmistakably Italian.
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SC40...nicely done 👍