Inside the Ferrari F40: Twin-Turbo V8 Explained
A technical breakdown of the Ferrari F40 powertrain, chassis and design decisions.

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A technical breakdown of the Ferrari F40 powertrain, chassis and design decisions.
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10:51Hands-on engines from the people who actually do the work.
13:57Porsche's signature layout: low centre of gravity, distinctive howl.
24:49Porsche's signature layout: low centre of gravity, distinctive howl.
18:33Porsche's signature layout: low centre of gravity, distinctive howl.
16:26The backbone of American performance and countless race winners.
23:48The backbone of American performance and countless race winners.
24:33The backbone of American performance and countless race winners.
Twelve cylinders, inherent balance and the most celebrated sound in motoring.
Twelve cylinders, inherent balance and the most celebrated sound in motoring.
Twelve cylinders, inherent balance and the most celebrated sound in motoring.
19:29Hands-on engines from the people who actually do the work.
19:53Hands-on engines from the people who actually do the work.
No boost, linear response, and a purist's throttle feel.
Wankel geometry: few moving parts, remarkable revs.
Wankel geometry: few moving parts, remarkable revs.
Wankel geometry: few moving parts, remarkable revs.
17:42Perfect primary balance; BMW and Toyota built legends around it.
20:25Perfect primary balance; BMW and Toyota built legends around it.
37:36Hands-on transmissions from the people who actually do the work.
22:14Hands-on transmissions from the people who actually do the work.
29:10Hands-on transmissions from the people who actually do the work.
14:38Distributing torque where grip actually exists.
12:44Traction as a competitive weapon, proven by Audi Quattro.
25:05Traction as a competitive weapon, proven by Audi Quattro.
15:57Traction as a competitive weapon, proven by Audi Quattro.
18:36Three pedals and a mechanical conversation with the machine.
16:14Three pedals and a mechanical conversation with the machine.
18:55Three pedals and a mechanical conversation with the machine.
19:01Two clutches, no torque interruption, milliseconds per shift.
9:44Two clutches, no torque interruption, milliseconds per shift.
24:43Two clutches, no torque interruption, milliseconds per shift.
23:56Distributing torque where grip actually exists.
14:00Distributing torque where grip actually exists.
25:25Hands-on transmissions from the people who actually do the work.
10:47Exhaust-driven compression: the defining efficiency and power tool.
9:27Hands-on forced induction from the people who actually do the work.
17:30Exhaust-driven compression: the defining efficiency and power tool.
11:28Exhaust-driven compression: the defining efficiency and power tool.
20:59Hands-on forced induction from the people who actually do the work.
15:42Belt-driven boost with instant response.
8:11Belt-driven boost with instant response.
31:56Hands-on forced induction from the people who actually do the work.
7:21Belt-driven boost with instant response.
33:36Hands-on forced induction from the people who actually do the work.
37:55Hands-on suspension from the people who actually do the work.
7:43Hands-on suspension from the people who actually do the work.
12:00Hands-on suspension from the people who actually do the work.
32:22Hands-on suspension from the people who actually do the work.
33:31Hands-on brakes from the people who actually do the work.
29:02Hands-on brakes from the people who actually do the work.
17:25The Le Mans-proven leap past drum braking.
18:58The Le Mans-proven leap past drum braking.
7:18The Le Mans-proven leap past drum braking.
24:12Fade resistance and reduced unsprung mass.
9:24Fade resistance and reduced unsprung mass.
16:57Fade resistance and reduced unsprung mass.
34:38Hands-on brakes from the people who actually do the work.
15:56Hands-on brakes from the people who actually do the work.
16:58Hands-on exhaust from the people who actually do the work.
36:21Hands-on exhaust from the people who actually do the work.
27:53Hands-on exhaust from the people who actually do the work.
22:49Hands-on exhaust from the people who actually do the work.
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