The Ferrari SC40 is the latest One-Off from Maranello, combining the soul of the legendary F40 with the modern hybrid heart of the 296 GTB. Is it a car or a work of art? The answer: both, with a touch of cynicism and purebred power.
Maranello has once again created something that could be described as the automotive equivalent of a Michelangelo statue. Ferrari The SC40, the latest One-Off from Special Projects, isn’t just a car – it’s a statement. With sharp lines reminiscent of the F40 and the hybrid power of a 296 GTB, this machine is not only fast, it’s also damn handsome. If a car were a song, the SC40 would be a heavy metal opera with a gentle chorus. Let’s take a look at why this unique specimen is kicking up a storm.
Razor-sharp design
The Ferrari SC40 is like a time machine, combining the sharp, angular lines of the legendary F40 with the smooth surfaces of modern design. The result? A Berlinetta that looks like it escaped from a movie. Blade Runner, but still carries the Maranello DNA. Special SC40 white paint, developed exclusively for this car, emphasizes the curves and reveals its magic in the sunlight, as if the carbon-kevlar from the inside merges with the outside.
The fixed rear spoiler, painted the same white, rises like the wing of a falcon ready to attack. The black dividing line and open mesh at the rear reveal the mechanical components, as if the car is saying: "Look at me, I'm real!" The smoked Lexan® grilles above the engine are a nod to tradition, yet a modern touch, connecting the upper and lower air intakes. The central exhaust, made by additional printing, combines titanium and carbon - so extravagant that even Elon Musk would nod in envy.
A side view reveals huge intercooler air intakes that reinterpret the classic NACA ducts. Large triangular carbon plate adds drama, while vertical lines on the flanks create visual tension, as if the car were the score to a Beethoven symphony. The front is dominated by an aggressive nose with cat-eye headlights set in a black casing connected to an air intake that spans the entire bumper.
Interior: Kevlar and Alcantara in an embrace
Step into the SC40 and it feels like you're in the cockpit of a space fighter. Carbon-Kevlar, reminiscent of the F40, reigns supreme inside – from the floor to the steering wheel and the boot. Charcoal Alcantara and red Jacquard technical fabric on the seats add a touch of elegance, while the woven SC40 logo on the seats and the Prancing Horse on the headrests scream exclusivity. The steering wheel? Pure Kevlar poetry that you want to caress but also respect.
Heart of the Beast: Hybrid Power of the 296 GTB
The SC40 borrows the powertrain from the 296 GTB, which means 3.0-liter V6 with twin turbo and hybrid system, which together produces 610 kW (830 hp) at 8000 rpm. The petrol engine itself contributes 663 HP, which is enough to put a smile on the face of even the most hardened skeptic. The maximum torque is 740 Nm at 6250 rpm, which provides explosive power.
The battery capacity is 7.45 kWh, which allows for short electric drives, but let's be real - this car is made for roaring, not for a quiet glide. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h reaches in a few 2.9 seconds, from 0 to 200 km/h and in 7.3 seconds. Top speed? Over 330 km/h – enough to overtake your own ego. The brakes are also impressive: from 200 to 0 km/h stops at just 107 meters.
The transmission is 8-speed F1 DCT, which shifts faster than you can say “Ferrari.” Electronic systems like eSSC, eTC, eDiff and ABS Evo ensure that the SC40 is as obedient as a racehorse, but one that can bite if you don’t respect it.
Dimensions and weight: Compact brutality
SC40 custom 4700 mm in length, 1975 mm in width and only 1198 mm in height, giving it a low, aggressive profile. The wheelbase is 2600mm, and the weight distribution 41.5 % front and 58.5 % rear, which ensures excellent handling. Dry weight is 1550 kg, which means power-to-weight ratio 1.87 kg/HP – a number that would impress even physicists.
The tires are 245/35 ZR 20 front and 305/35 ZR 20 rear, mounted on exclusive wheels with a brushed metal finish and black spokes. Brakes? Front 398 mm and behind 360mm – enough to stop time.
Tribute to F40, with your soul
The SC40 name is an obvious homage to the F40, Ferrari's iconic 1987 model that still sets the benchmark for supercars today. But the SC40 is more than just nostalgia. As Flavio Manzoni, head of Ferrari's design center, says: "The SC40 is not a copy of the F40, but a reinterpretation of its spirit in modern language." With sharp lines and modern materials like carbon-kevlar, the SC40 walks the edge between the past and the future without falling into the trap of cheap imitation.
Exclusivity on wheels
The SC40 is part of Ferrari’s Special Projects program, where customers get the chance to co-create their dream car. The process takes about two years, with the customer and Maranello designers working on every detail – from the paint to the stitching on the seats. The result is a car that’s more unique than a fingerprint. Although the price hasn’t been publicly disclosed, we can assume the SC40 is worth about the same as a small island.
Conclusion: Filthy riches on four wheels
The Ferrari SC40 is a car that combines brutal power, artistic design and historical homage into one breathtaking whole. It is proof that Ferrari still knows how to create something that gets your heart rate up before you even step on the gas. With power 830 hp, acceleration 2.9 seconds to 100 km/h and top speed over 330 km/h is the SC40 hybrid that doesn't forget its wild side.
Although it is a One-Off that only a handful can afford, its spirit inspires us all. As if Ferrari were to say: "Yes, we can make an electric car, but we'd rather make this one - and take your breath away." The price? Probably enough to buy half of Monaco, but who would count when there's such a gem on the table? The SC40 isn't just a car—it's a statement that dreams still ride on four wheels.