One-off Ferrari SC40 honours F40

Ferrari has recently unveiled the SC40, a bespoke one-off that reimagines the F40 through modern design and technology.

While the SC40 is based on the 296 GTB, it shares little resemblance with the mid-engined hybrid V6 supercar beneath its skin. The project was developed by Ferrari’s in-house Styling Centre, led by design chief Flavio Manzoni, rather than Pininfarina, the studio responsible for the original F40’s design. It’s also the latest creation from Ferrari’s Special Projects program, where unique, client-commissioned cars are crafted from the ground up.

Modern tribute to an icon

The SC40 isn’t a direct successor to the F40, but it channels several design cues from Enzo Ferrari’s final personally approved model. The rear wing, embossed with “SC40,” mirrors the silhouette of the 1980s icon, while the sharp, angular side intakes recall the F40’s signature NACA ducts. In contrast to the 296 GTB’s flowing form, the SC40 adopts a more aggressive, geometric look reminiscent of classic Ferrari design language from the era of Leonardo Fioravanti.

Ferrari says the SC40 was designed as “a model with its own distinct personality,” rather than a full recreation. Beneath the bespoke bodywork, the SC40 retains the 296 GTB’s plug-in hybrid powertrain – a 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6 paired with an electric motor, producing a combined 610kW. A large “Charge” logo on the aluminium fuel door behind the driver highlights its electrified underpinnings.

Design details and craftsmanship

Finished in exclusive white paint with matching white wheels, the SC40 presents a striking contrast to Ferrari’s usual red-dominated palette. The V6 engine sits under smoked Lexan louvres, a clear nod to the transparent engine cover of the original F40.

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Inside, the cabin is stripped-back yet purposeful, with extensive use of Kevlar throughout, from the dashboard and steering wheel to the seats and floor mats, directly inspired by the lightweight ethos of the 1987 F40.

A true collector’s creation

Ferrari hasn’t disclosed the SC40’s cost, though you’d imagine it would be deep into seven figure territory. Special Projects commissions typically take around two years to complete, with the owner involved throughout the design and development process.

Only one SC40 will ever be built, but enthusiasts can admire a full-scale model already on display at the Ferrari Museum in Maranello.