Happy Birthday to One of Our Favorites

Well, it's been a while since we've posted, but don't worry! We're still here!

So, this year marks the 25th anniversary of one of ICB's favorite cars: the Ferrari F40. A car from the amazing era of automobiles that changed the world.

It was quick. The F40 was the first car to reach 200 mph (320 km/h). It went from 0-100 km/h in 3.8 seconds and 0-200 km/h in 11. Set as competition for the Porsche 959 (which was also a record setter) and the '88 Lambo Countach, it was a simple car. It was so simple that if I don't tell you why it was simple, you just wouldn't simply believe. 

The body was made of Kevlar, carbon fibre, and aluminum, and carpets, door handles, or a radio weren't available (the door handles were string, in case you were wondering). It was the first car to be made from entirely carbon fibre. The paint was so thin you could see the weave of the carbon under it. Under the plastic glass was a mid-mounted twin-turbo, 2.9 liter V8 engine that made 478 horsepower, a lot for a car that only weighs 1,100 kg (2,400 lbs). Not only were the numbers fantastic, but the SOUND OF IT.

French racing driver Jacques Lafitte taking the F40 Le Mans (LM) edition for a spin 

The car was in a class of its own. It was essentially like fitting a V8 to a go-kart. There was no traction control or stability control, so it was a pure car. The steering wheel was alive and sharp in the corners, and the rear tires were absolutely massive. Imagine driving this car in the rain. *Good thoughts....* 

To be perfectly honest, as I'm writing this post, I can't think of what else to write. This car is just SO amazing it's too much for my words. I can't describe my love for this car. When asked to describe this engineering masterpiece, I just say, "It's the greatest car the world has ever seen." 

I literally cannot say more. I know I've missed SO much, but the sheer epicness of this car can't be summarized into a pokey little blog on the internet. 

I don't know about you, but as a car fan, it's very difficult to have a favorite car. There's always a moment when a car that you really like is replaced by another, and everything improves. There are the cars which are amazing but imperfect, others not so good but have their points. I have many cars that I like, but there's just a handful that are close to my heart. Writing this post makes me realize that my favorite car isn't a modern or computerized European speed box, but this one. The one and the only F40. 

See you all next time! 

AV