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THE ICONIC FERRARI F40 IS NOW AVAILABLE FROM LEGO® IN PERFECT MINIATURE.

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One of the most desirable sports cars of all time, the Ferrari F40, is appearing for the first time as an exclusive LEGO® set from August 1st 2015.

LEGO® Ferrari F40 (10248 RRP £69.99): Just like the legendary original the replica super sports car features a bright red racing body, sleek aerodynamic lines and distinctive rear spoiler.  Inside the LEGO® Ferrari F40 is two red racing seats and a steering wheel, complete with Ferrari logo. Below the lift-up bonnet lid, there is the luggage compartment with a toolkit. A special windscreen element with printed A-pillars and tailor-made, cast wheel inserts with road-going tyres give this meticulously emulated model the final touches. The LEGO designers’ attention to detail continues in the lift-up tailgate with vents, V8 engine with two turbochargers and quick release function, flip-up headlamps and side air louvers.

Available from at shop.LEGO.com and in LEGO stores nationwide.

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Notes to Editors:

View interview with the designer here: http://tbf.me/a/YeOXl

Data, facts and stories about the Ferrari F40

  • A classic bright red racing chassis – the similarity of the LEGO model with its role model is immediately apparent thanks to the typical colour. Of the original Ferrari F40, there were just two models in black and less than ten in yellow besides the classic red hue. One of the extremely rare white F40 productions went directly to the Ferrari Museum in Maranello.

  • The Ferrari F40 is the last work produced under the direction of Enzo Ferrari. It is one of the most sought after models by the Italian manufacturer. With its 4.36 meters length, 1.97 width and 1.13 height, the Ferrari has a highly streamlined shape. The LEGO replica of the Ferrari F40 impresses with its 27cm length, 14cm width and 8cm height on a sporting scale.

  • The supercar owes its cult status to a number of prominent landmarks, such as the large rear spoiler and the pop-up headlamps in the contemporary style of the 1980s. With its distinctive rear-end and characteristic headlights, the LEGO Ferrari F40 faithfully copies these landmarks in great detail.

  • The LEGO Ferrari F40 costs just 89.99 Euros, making it a great way to fulfil your dream of owning a supercar. The selling price of the original was about 440,000 DM (about 380,000 Euros today).

  • The rear engine compartment on the LEGO Ferrari F40 opens to reveal the detailed V8 engine. It was due to this engine among other things that the F40 impressed as the fastest Ferrari for road use in its day. The fact that car accelerates from 0 to 200 km/h in 10.4 seconds, is still impressive performance today. This is also made possible by the low curb weight of the F40. 1,100 kg without operating fluids, it reaches a power/weight ratio of only 3.13 kg/kW, a very low value for a vehicle. The acceleration time of the LEGO Ferrari F40 is very much in the owner's own hands.

  • The Ferrari F40 was a product to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Ferrari. It met with unexpectedly high demand, so that a total of 1,315 vehicles were built, instead of the planned 450. It was manufactured from 1987 to 1992. Productions at that time went exclusively to selected prospects such as long-standing Ferrari customers and celebrities.


For further information please call Sharday Awori or Louise Iles at the LEGO® press office - Norton & Co, 01608 812830.

Email: sharday@nortonandco.com                                 louiseiles@nortonandco.com

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