The original Ferrari supercar gets a wild, widebody concept makeover with flared arches, LED lights, and tuner vibes that might upset the purists
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- This F40 study adds flared arches and updated front and rear ends.
- Fully Leaded’s redesign blends tuner aggression with iconic shape.
- LED lights, new diffuser, widebody kit give it a wild modern look.
Ferrari’s recent SC40 one-off takes a few cues from the legendary F40, though not with the clarity or conviction fans might hope for. If Maranello truly wanted to craft a modern supercar that echoes the F40’s silhouette with sharper intent, it could look something like this. Granted, such a move would almost certainly stir controversy among die-hard Ferrari enthusiasts.
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Before you jump to any conclusions and question why anyone would take an original F40 and turn it into this wild creation, rest assured that these are only detailed design concepts, and there aren’t any plans for it to see the light of day.
Conceived by the design team at Fully Leaded, this concept borrows the essence of the original Ferrari supercar and reimagines it through a more aggressive, tuner-style lens. Think of it as a nod to Liberty Walk’s wilder builds, with sharper lines and far less restraint
Illustrations Fully Leaded
The front end sits lower and spreads wider across the road, with a newly sculpted bumper, complex splitter arrangement, and enlarged air intakes. LED headlights replace the original pop-ups, while the hood gets a sleeker design to complement the aggressive stance.
Alterations made to the sides are particularly dramatic. In addition to the flared front wheel arches, the NACA ducts on the side of the F40 have been ditched in favor of a large single air intake, helping to feed the engine with cool air. The rear haunches add to the car’s insane road presence.
Illustrations Fully Leaded
At the rear, the transformation is just as intense. A curving wing arcs over the back end, paired with a massive motorsport-style diffuser. The original tailpipes have been swapped out too. Even the F40’s taillights have been modernized, replaced by slim LED elements that strip away any lingering ’80s nostalgia.
No one has yet taken the leap and used an F40 as the foundation for a full-blown restomod. Still, about a year ago, a small Italian company announced it was working on a series of upgrades for the car, including revised suspension, improved brakes, and a new set of wheels and tires.
Liberty Walk also created a widebody version a few years back, though that project stayed relatively close to the original formula.
All this raises the question: should something like this ever be built for real? Or is the F40 one of the few icons better left untouched?
