Ferrari F40 vs Ferrari F50 THRASHED Like You've Never Seen Before

Here goes. The Drive puts two of the greatest Ferraris ever made on track to be thrashed as intended by Chris Harris. You’re never going to see something like this again.
Made from 1987 to 1992, the Ferrari F40 was both a celebration of the company’s 40th anniversary and the final model approved by Enzo Ferrari himself before his death. With a 471-hp twin-turbo V8 rooted in Ferrari’s Group B rally effort in the early 1980s, it is quite simply one of the most recognizable supercars of all time.
So how do you top that? Try the Ferrari F50, which debuted in 1995 with a howling naturally-aspirated 4.7L V12 engine originally developed for IMSA GT racing and a six-speed gated manual transmission. It also marks the first time Ferrari used an all-carbon chassis, now the standard for supercar construction.
Both cars are worth millions of dollars today, which is why you rarely see them driven this hard, and why you never see a true head-to-head comparison review. But we’re different, and so is Harris. Enjoy the spectacle, everyone.
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[@leobuckey]

The guy who let Chris do this in his cars is a legend

[@patbelski]

@Davvy Jannes 14:46 The other reviewer Mark Hales talks about driving the F40 for the first time, mentions that time it was Nick Mason's Car. He nods his head, almost as if saying "like this time again"

[@jaeburbage1545]

All I know is that the F50 is Barry Treacys however this was filmed when it was still for sale at Dick Lovett so my best guess is both the F50 and F40 is from Dick Lovett

[@jaeburbage1545]

Davvy Jannes you’d think it would be a good selling method however Barry (the current owner) has actually paid for a deposit for the F50 before this was filmed and the dealer mentioned nothing of this filming, the battery cover was also missing as well as I believe the soft top or the hard top either or so it’s a bit shady on the dealers part especially with the price that was paid

[@jaeburbage1545]

Davvy Jannes no problem but it’s true a used car salesman will always be a used car salesman no matter the cost of the car, obviously nothing against these guys and Chris Harris as I’m positive they were completely un aware that the car was actually sold. But you’re right there’s always the down sides the more money they bigger the ups and the bigger the downs

[@edsmith1757]

I agree I've only seen it at a show on a stand Porsche 959 was the only competition at that time Chris use your charm mate

[@stevenhorne4888]

As a teenager when the f40 appeared I was obsessed. I said to myself I would have one one day. Now 51 with 4 kids I drive a vw touran. Feel like I’m nearly there. Just got to believe.

[@Maxaker]

Just get a Miata

[@walnutw1903]

Not far to go 👌

[@stevieS5pro]

I feel you buddy. My dream car too, just keep believing 😂

[@chimchim2_]

I told my self the same when I saw the F50. Now I'm 38 with 6 kids... One day soon... I hope...

[@calvinlee1127]

kid: don't bring me up i ain't helping

[@TomHenksYT]

6 years later, I realize that this is not only a Ferrari F40 vs. F50 like we've never seen before, but probably also like we'll never seen it again. Thankfully, there will always be this video as long as the internet and KZbin exist so we can always come back and marvel over these two extraordinary cars.

[@Roadtokabu]

hope ur still alive

[@IndiBrony]

Here from JayEmm's video. I didn't even get to search it - it just came immediately into my feed after that video 😂Gonna sit back and enjoy this!

[@SH7SH7SH7]

Algorithm 😂 I came from JayEmm’a vid too

[@oggie1967]

Snap!😂👍

[@stevespell9634]

Double snap! Witchcraft

[@andipajeroking]

Snap

[@Yellow_Solvalou]

I knew of it before but I haven't watched it through until I got the recommendation after JayEmm's video.✌😉

[@hashbrownz1999]

It's a damn shame most all of the hyper cars ever made will do nothing but sit preserved in a garge for an eternity. Drive the bastards! Like that one guy who drove a P1 85,000 miles in 2 years. Kudos to that guy.

[@johnvega5321]

Probably Not A Chicken who's that guy???

[@Phantomagix]

I agree. Why buy a car and then not drive and enjoy it? I once bought a Fiat500 (the original) and I got the more powerful version with 850ccm. That same day my friend got a 750ccm, and we took them to the track (a forest macadam road), and just had fun. Both cars were totaled and completely dead after a few hours. But we had a great time. If I had only put it in a garage and not driven it at all. I could have doubled or even tripled my investment if I sold it today. I paid around 150 euros back then, hmmm... With some tough negotiations, I might have sold it for up to 700 euros for it today. You live and you learn. ;) :) ;)

[@aristosachaion_]

There's a guy in Japan who daily's a P1 lol

[@VinceYT2408]

Not even talking to super and hyper cars. I had an Abarth 595 and it was my daily...and my dealership told me that most of their clients only used them for week-ends...

[@eliaslundstedt5607]

I mean who cares about resale value? Throttle through the Floor all day long

[@jsanford01]

6 years later, I'm back on this video for the 10th time, at least.

[@pwally2714]

Same! Hahaha

[@Turkeysitar]

I'd have to say 30

[@carlosjon1692]

J S same here I have such a many memories with this video

[@kalanirobb54]

I watch this video once a week. For the rest of my life!

[@zac8366]

I watch this at least once a year

[@kostasmilo2562]

Anyone else felt SATISFIED with him driving "properly" these amazing masterpieces.

[@goognamgoognw6637]

he exceeded my expectations and so did the car, absolutely perfect oversteering. And no car looks as great doing it.

[@Petr1331]

It is supercar even today, 30 years ego it was car from another world . Plus Lambo Countach of corce😂

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@Petr1331 Countach vs F40 is a dream battle for me, Petr Urvalek.

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@goognamgoognw6637 Audi and Ferrari are like dream cars for me.

[@ibazulic]

Brought a tear to me eye ❤️

[@josebarretomartins9223]

I honestly do not know how many times I've watched this video and, actually, I have no bloody idea of how many more I'll repeat it. What I do know is that, to me, it is one of the best car videos ever made! The cars and, most of all, the passion... It just blows my mind! Well done Chris!

[@Petr1331]

Unfortunately, this car is too rare and expensive, no one will drive it like this anymore. Agree, great car wideo, I’v seen it couple of times.

[@gabetton]

same

[@mesropmadzharyan6727]

I am on 3

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@mesropmadzharyan6727 i am on 5.

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@gabetton i am one of them.

[@whiskeyactual.]

This is probably one of the greatest reviews in automotive history, hands downs.

[@disracenboi336]

Ghos7N54 very true, #1 Chris harris on Ferrari F40 and F50, #2 Top gear with Richard hammond and the F40 vs the Porsche 959. # autocar and the Ruf Yellowbird on the Nurburgring. #4 Best motoring with Keiichii tsuchiya Ferrari F430 vs Honda NSX Type-R #5 My top 5 all time great reviews.

[@whiskeyactual.]

disracenboi336 Very nice list! Couldn't agree more.

[@p00ner1sm]

disracenboi336 Thats a damn good list.

[@bavarianbanshee]

+disracenboi336 What's #5?

[@whiskeyactual.]

Best Motoring, long ago did a track comparison of manufacturer modified cars. I don't remember them all but I do remember there was a E46 M3 CSL, the mid engine Renault Clio V6, NSX R and many others. It was an amazing and intense race. I'll have to add that to my greatest reviews list.

[@oneman7638]

The sound of that F50... just about brings a tear to my eye :D

[@antoniomccoy6065]

I thought it was just me 😂

[@oneman7638]

@@antoniomccoy6065 tbh, cars are such a huge emotional moment for car guys 💪🏻

[@bunk-bn9eo]

These drivers all say - every gear head needs to drive a V12 at least once in your life. (Personally, any Ferrari V12 or an Aston Martin V12 Vanquish.)

[@oneman7638]

@@sviniciusbraga sings like a bird 😺

[@ibazulic]

It brought it to mine. To me that is the most beautiful car ever made.

[@future62]

"Come thrash my F40 & F50 at a track" = "Come bone my supermodel wife and mistress" What a life

[@Floris_VI]

Its is, but better

[@johnathonburrell9265]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Slash1066]

Yeah, totally take the cars every time though!

[@forbiddenera]

At the same time

[@judahsoremy9857]

Neither of which you'll ever do.

[@michaelecom4369]

I love how much Chris loves the F40, the way he laughs and that huge grin on his face when he is driving is priceless. I hope this video never gets taken down.

[@jianh1989]

some corporate assholes will eventually do it, due to licensing/copyright/intellectual property/whatever bullshit they can come up with.

[@wkhawaja7]

F40 is also jeremy clarkson's fav all time car too I believe

[@carstentonnies7380]

You can see Chris is totally genuine. Hands down he's the best automotive journalist infact it's not even up for debate

[@michaelecom4369]

@@carstentonnies7380 Agree 100%, his passion for cars, command of the english language and sense of humour makes him the best in my eyes.

[@nylarnameless1759]

The way that car squats in the corner as he accelerates and instead of breaking loose it just snaps into traction. absolutely amazing.

[@maranthonyfrancisco7194]

@@jonnifjader He might be pointing out the performance of the f50.

[@WRP_2003]

You should never brake on a corner!

[@klausphx]

@@WRP_2003 Not hard braking but you can trail brake threw a turn but this is different technique than Drifting aka Throttle Steering

[@klausphx]

@@jonnifjader take it easy Francis ok Physco

[@WRP_2003]

Klaus Schreyer ah yes just a tap of the brake

[@SWTH71]

I’m in love with the rawness of the F40

[@vp8392]

Man that's how car reviews should be like.. No fancy camera angles, no fancy editing.. Just pure emotion... Chris harria u should be on TOP Gear mate :D

[@tunderhed]

No fancy camera angles? uhh what. They have full on cranes and drone rigs flying the camera around. The production of this is the furthest from simple.

[@vp8392]

FrenchFruits at least not as fancy as Top gear

[@tunderhed]

vedang patil Yes that's true.

[@8balls975]

No doubt, these cars are legends, but I'm totally not into Chris Harria. Pretty obvious here, that most of the Americans, including Chris Harria, still have a lack of experience into the full amount of engine varieties, since they mostly deny anything smaller than R6 or V6 and are not that much into turbo engines. He was even curious about the manual transmission which is most likely standard in most non-american countrys. I would say his overall experience isn't high enough for "Top Gear".

[@XfarglesX]

Unstoppable094 Chris Harris isn't American

[@LeonardeMarco]

There may be die-hard car enthusiasts out there but no one... I mean NO ONE is better than the legend who owns these cars and allowed Chris to make this video driving them the way he has. An absolute legend!

[@mauricios3215]

For the F50, it's the backside that really gets me. I love the taillights and the spoiler and everything!

[@oldben1800]

i love that car..its the underdog, but its just as mythical, maybe more so

[@Firemarioflower]

@@oldben1800 It's crazy to think that car is the underdog, when it outclasses its predecessor in every manner

[@Farlig69]

This is what driving is all about: man & machine, gear lever & clutch pedal, no driver aids.

[@nervousgender]

i was unaware youtube hosted pornography.

[@benkrapf]

Only the best.

[@someguywithachannel7590]

And that is enough internet for today

[@ALLinx87]

That's actually much much better!

[@giantfisher]

Welcome to the club. Although, pornography is for adolescents. This is Carnogrophy. Indulge.

[@shanen2800]

Gomi Day to ride the carts I r

[@quantum_man]

One of the greatest pieces of motoring footage and raw emotional journalism of all time. Thank you Chris Harris for this immersive experience with you on board two absolute all time classic Ferrari's!

[@miroslavmilan]

This was probably the most legendary of Chris’ videos. Still remember it to this day.

[@denns6104]

GT3 RS is also nice kid

[@4477superman]

Pretty easy to remember it when the video is right there…

[@jfdb59]

i have always found it odd that the F50 was considered "ugly". I always thought it looked fantastic.

[@Anon24052]

jfdb59 I agree, it looks so much better than the f40. The headlights are so fucked up!

[@aidoist]

I know what you mean, I’ve always thought the F50 was Ferrari’s most beautiful machine to date

[@marioalex2323]

I think the F40 looks better, but the F50 definitely is not ugly. Can you imagine owning both?!?!?!

[@michaelfisher1390]

I've always thought the F50 was gorgeous... And that sound!!!

[@genericallyaccepted]

@@michaelfisher1390 same

[@whiteblade2824]

The owner needs a huge thanks!!!! Lovely to see this!!!

[@TheOneLin3]

Neil Clifford maybe? 🥴

[@andybanks3042]

One of my all time favourite car reviews. Watched this countless times…no words really. The sound of the F50 is sublime…

[@NotoriousYeshi]

6 years later and this is arguably still the greatest car video on KZbin ever. Imo anyways.

[@william_SMMA]

Lmao You haven't watched a lot of car videos then

[@davidpaterson8056]

Quite possibly the greatest automotive video ever produced.

[@TheChannel1978]

It sure gets my spine tingling. Amazing day, amazing emotinos, amazing cars, thanks for sharing this Chris

[@evanfinch4987]

Amen!!!!

[@william_SMMA]

Lmao You haven't watched a lot of videos tbh

[@CoreyGolphenee]

I’m still giving that to 7 minute 240 got video.

[@mattmckie6967]

​@@william_SMMA I agree with you. Totally

[@horsepower523]

I love the F50 so much! As a Ferrari fan I love the F40 too, but I've always loved the F50 more. The F50 is just absolutely perfect imo...the beautiful lines, the awesome performance, the breathtaking V12 sound, it's simply a masterpiece. Yes, the F40 is undoubtedly great in every way, but ever since I first saw the F50 in Need for Speed as a kid I've always loved it. The F50 was, is and always will be one of my most favorite Ferraris of all-time.

[@ronnesh3824]

my favorite Ferrari is the Ferrari 458 Italia & speciale & F50 &550 marinelo & F40

[@Firemarioflower]

+hexagon523 True that. Those F40 fanboys need to back down. The F50 is made out of F1 technology so it had to be a bette r car than the F40.

[@enrico93]

+hexagon523 the F40 is the best

[@HellfireDigital]

+hexagon523 So glad someone finally said it! The F50 is a brilliant car and just looks, sounds and is amazing! First time I saw one in real life it was next to an F40 and that just didn't have the same kind of presence as the F40. However I still love the F40 as any car guy would!

[@xlrvlac]

+hexagon523 I been saying this like forever!!! Since a kid, F50 was and still is my favorite Ferrari, much respect to the F40 though..

[@jefft275]

In 1996 I was driving my Eclipse turbo close to 100 MPH on the Interstate in Chicago. I looked back and saw a red car approaching at a ridiculous rate of speed. I could tell it was an F40. He left me in the dust within 10 seconds. I was jealous. Too bad I'll never have enough money to own one because that is one of the coolest cars ever.

[@Majin_Fuu]

I had a similar experience last year myself. But I was going 80mph in my wrangler in Kentucky and I see a car in the rear view absolutely FLYING so I change lanes. It was a Red Ferrari F9 Tributo and that car is stunning in person

[@SaimonZ69]

no matter how many times I'm gonna watch this video, I'll be blowing away from everything in it. the words, the honest journalism, the ability to transfer that experience to me as a viewer and obviously the footage is just phenomenal. I admire your work and just keep it going

[@ISpinUWin]

In mid 90’s I saw an F40 on the dyno. It put 390hp to the wheels. They raised the boost a little and it put down 420. Because of this awesome Drive vid I dug up my VHS and posted the dyno run.

[@ISpinUWin]

Aiden Berliner I did upload/post it. Folks have asked me questions about it as well (in the comments) It’s brought back a lot of great memories. I am really glad I dug it up.

[@viceshark]

I just became your 100th subscriber 🙌🏻😁

[@ISpinUWin]

Deni Pallas Thx!!

[@TrumpsEarBandage]

Link?

[@ISpinUWin]

@Mcryd I eventually did post it up on my KZbin channel. The car was owned by John Carmack at the time (creator of Castle Wolfenstein and Doom etc).

[@rkwjunior2298]

The sound of that f50 is just magnificent. It makes you giddy like I child.

[@marco2k6]

Even after the 100th time watching this, I still love it. Legendary cars. Chris is a great presenter too.

[@AutoVlogOfficial]

This is AMAZING ! I have goose bumps! The F50 sounds better but that's the only thing it's beating the F40 by... If I could ever pick ONE super/legendary car for the rest of my life it would be the F40! This is from an era where you actually needed to KNOW how to drive to protect your LIFE. Superb review of two EPIC cars that money hardly can buy anymore!

[@marinabullo6605]

both of them are quite dangerous to drive if you don't know what you're doing

[@James-hh1lq]

F40 is THE supercar !!!

[@snakebitten6967]

For me there is only one road car I put above the he F40. The Mclaren F1 In either standard form or the GOAT.... The LM roadcars. Check out Tiff Needel review of both. The LM is the F40 greatness ramped up to ultimate level. Those two are to me the best ever supercars ever.

[@DropkickNation]

lol No.

[@lorenzoconti9192]

Ferrari 288gto is better

[@davemel3061]

F40 has been made all by a single engineer Materazzi. On youtube there is materazzi interview about the creation of the F40

[@JoeDaeHimself]

@@4zap7 He designed the engine, the chassis, the integrated rollbar the aerodynamics, the package options, the gearbox. Materazzi is not a designer is a legend, a man that put his genius in the Stratos, GTO, EB110 and Edonis without mentioning its contribution to the F1 Turbo advancement. Really it's not a common designer that "gives a guideline".

[@veritaslibertas4976]

That's a cute story and all..but anyone familiar with the engineering and manufacturing process knows that's not how it all really went down..

[@mrsugar2352]

Sho Nuff I suppose you are familiar with the design and manufacturing process of Ferrari

[@StockiGTI]

Its 2021 and this is still the BEST Ferrari F40 Video i have ever seen. Thx Chris

[@abhisurti8088]

Watching this in 2024, for the first time. I have no words. This is the best video on the whole internet, driving the cars as they should be driven and not letting it sit in a warehouse somewhere. Whoever lent Chris these cars, we all thank you from our hearts !!!!!!

[@neilwattoo]

The F50 was the very first supercar I ever sat in. I was about 14 years old, around 1996 I guess. One was being sold at a Range Rover dealership. I sat in that thing, my ass literally felt like I was on the ground. I fell in love immediately, but was shocked how someone could drive sitting that low. To this day it is 1 of my all time favorite cars and one of the best looking IMO. I'm so glad Chris did this review to show how much of a masterpiece it really is. Unfortunately it's predecessor, the F40, is just the greatest car of all time. You can't knock the F50 for that. Idk one car in the 90's that was remotely close to it, except maybe the Jag XJ220, oh and the McLaren F1. But still to this day in 2019, no car is considered "better" than that F40. What an awesome video.

[@theprof1t]

the XJ220 was legendary in its own right. Props for that honorable mention that many sleep on

[@spartan6931]

I knew the man who had a F40 in Brazil. Not by coincidence, he was Italian descending. 1993 was the year. Great video! Fantastic!

[@protectandswerve]

The 288 GTO is still my all time favorite car / Ferrari of all, but this video certain made me gain even more respect for the F40 / F50 as well. There simply aren't enough words to describe what these cars do to a man who grew up in the 80's and the dreams I've had about ever owning one. It must be pure heaven to actually own / drive them.

[@purwantiallan5089]

288 GTO, F430, 588, and 330 P4 are also my favourite cars, Interceptor2500. 👍

[@vanduc996]

I'm with you mate, GTO is now and has been for quite awhile, my favourite car / Ferrari of all time. But it wasn't always that way. When I was a 12 year old kid when the F40 dropped I was absolutely blown away. It was just such pure race car, which to me was such pure Ferrari, because to me Ferrari was racing. The fact that the F40 was available to drive on the road was just outrageous! I started to turn on to the GTO in the late nineties, and the deal was really sealed with that amazing EVO article with the big four in'04 ish. But you know, as much as I love the GTO I also still love the F40. There's a purity and a brutality to it, kind of driving condensed to it's pure essentials, that I find so appealing. But then there's the raw beauty of the GTO that is just so beguiling! In essence I'm torn between the two. But I've decided that the GTO and the F40 are two facets of the same car, I now think of them as Jeckyl and Hyde elements of the same perfect Ferrari. One classy and beautiful, yet still potent and capable, the other hard, raw, unforgiving. I no longer feel need to choose between them, they're heads and tails, GTO and F40, of the same automotive coin

[@protectandswerve]

@@vanduc996 Well said Sir! Main reason for the GTO for me though is the looks. Since Magnum P.I. aired and the 308 body style grabbed my Soul for life, the 288 GTO is simply the best looking car man has ever made (to me). So since the performance isn't really relevant between the two for me (my modern cars will certain outperform), it's solely about looks and a bit about "in time period" performance. Both are amazing and I'd love to drive / own an F40 as well for a close 2nd place.

[@vanduc996]

I completely agree with you about the looks of the GTO. So beautiful it literally makes me ache with desire if i look at one for any length of time. It’s got the perfect blend of Italian grace and beauty with Italian hot rod machismo

[@graysonlove27]

Excellent video 10 years later. With all the hypercars today I'll take the F40 all day, every day. Chris, you are a legend!

[@flying0icarus]

U will never see Mister Chris Harris that "Happy and Excited" (like an 8 year old child) in any of his other videos (even the holy trinity one) ... and that my friends says it all !!! What a review !!!

[@flying0icarus]

U r disliking him for being 'too enthusiastic' ??

[@robokid20001]

I dunno, he was pretty dumbfounded in the P1 review.

[@DJTrickiMusic]

Melomaniac RDV and it costed him a subscription.

[@jrag1000]

Who's surprised that this car feels that good, no one, that's why we all went/still go nuts over them.

[@drahcirarevalo4059]

Hi

[@leavemealoneiknowhatimdoing]

Never seen anybody so positive about the f50, such a refreshing perspective. The world is so much the better for Chris Harris.

[@SeanHollingsworth]

And here it is, 2019. . . The 1989 Ferrari F40 is still "The Car" !!! :-)

[@thomasrichards646]

Ferrari fucking killed it with that car!!

[@miljanivanko2312]

2020 :)

[@Mpayne1472]

@@miljanivanko2312 and beyond

[@miljanivanko2312]

@@Mpayne1472 Time is still ticking... :)

[@winnienguyen4420]

I have a soft spot for the F50 because it has a streamlined look to it and is so timeless looking. The Dodge Viper and Mazda RX-7 are other 90's cars that don't look that dated at all.

[@carstentonnies7380]

Wow still as good as when it was first uploaded Chris Harris probably the BEST and most exciting driver to watch on KZbin I'd pay absolute top dollar just to be a passenger in these two cars. CHRIS HARRIS you sir are a living legend, Thank you for giving us viewers so much to enjoy. After 11 years it just gets and better. Thanks mate

[@UsernameThomaSS]

Wow. NFS II was spot on on the noise of the F50

[@Blackened4everPS3]

+UsernameThomaSS alright, i thought i was the only one. It sounded exactly like the video game...err, the video game sounded exactly like it, absolutely love that sound!

[@Firemarioflower]

+UsernameThomaSS Oh god that game was heaven.

[@Nd4Spdr]

That was my exact thought!! Video brought back amazing memories. I paid a ridiculous amount of money for a 3dfx card for that game.

[@Dioptra333]

There's a big difference between Nfs II & Nfs hot pursuit II

[@JaYb97716]

So wish I remortgaged my house and bought a used F40 in the late 90's. At one point they were going for £120,000. Now they are worth about £750,000.

[@alf2633]

Jesus. Who would have ever thought a car could ever be such an appreciating asset back then and really, even now.

[@rafaelrp07]

I bet future will reserve a special place for F12 Berlinetta, the same way those Ferrari's in this video! Berlinetta is a masterpiece and it can be a truly sport car without turbo or a supercharger.

[@riothero313]

McLaren F1's went for about 1mill then and now they go for over 10 million dollars.

[@riothero313]

F1's are going for 10+ times what the where new.

[@Derek-pd4fc]

A few years ago you could get some 3 series Ferrari's fairly cheap, not anymore. I have a pile of "I wish I would have...."

[@freibier]

I made it a habit to watch this video once a year. I would love to watch it more often, but my brain cannot handle that much awesomeness.

[@deaks25]

Looking at the F50, I suddenly saw the family resemblance to the Enzo; the pointy nose, wide spread and tiny headlights, the big V12… It’s almost like it was the ‘trial run’ for the legend that is the Enzo. For me, the F40 was my bedroom wall poster and so will always be the GOAT supercar.

[@sonyviva308]

If someone ever asked me, What's so nice about driving an expensive loud car? Well.. I'd show them this video... This absolutely brings tears to me. Such a beautiful review.

[@deapsea71]

I get goose bumps every time I watch this video!!! I still remember buying the “Quattroruote” magazine when the F40 first came out! I read the article and admired the pictures a million times! Thank you Chris for this wonderful video, and thanks to whom allowed you to drive these cars at their max potential!!!!! As an Italian, the F40 is one of the two dream cars of all times!!! The other one is Lancia Delta Integrale 16V.

[@DesertObserver491]

Ooh yes, that's the ultimate two car garage, torque monsters, cars that you just want to toss deep sideways into a corner. Perfectly captures the late 80s era.

[@atranas6018]

F40 throwing her tail in every corner. love it

[@jonnifjader]

And losing time with every slide....

[@ryanplum6678]

jonnifjader so what? It’s fun!

[@alterzus]

Seen this video so many times I can count it. When I ever feeling down or just want to get a smile on my face this is where I go.

[@user-lb7pt6jb3o]

I still think the Ferrari F50 is the most underrated car of all time

[@finnjeffrey572]

XJ220 as well

[@MrBr100200]

The f50 has weird styling.

[@priceoffreedom9030]

Definitely the XJ220. It even handled better than the Mclaren F1 road cars and it held the lap record at the Ring for many years. 7 minutes 46 seconds may not seem as quick today, but the track was a bit longer then and not as quick as it is today.

[@Phenom98]

John Staudt 1230kg is heavy? LaFerrari is 1350kg!

[@Phenom98]

not heavy at all.

[@tptrsn]

This phenomenal video is THE example of how Chris Harris will be the one who saves Top Gear.

[@tptrsn]

Definitely wait and see! If he is allowed to do his thing, Top Gear can be really good again. Albeit different. Clarkson and crew made one of my favorite TV shows ever, so it's big shoes to fill.

[@jaybomb5022]

+Hammerhaus Kennel Lets not forget that the original crew is filming their own new show with Amazon Video. Some big shoes will have to be filled to replace Clarkson

[@tptrsn]

Yeah, I CAN'T WAIT for that!!!! I haven't heard anything about it for quite a while now though...

[@jaybomb5022]

As of 3days ago they are currently filming and talking trash about their replacements back in europe lol

[@jaybomb5022]

It's called "The Grand Tour" show

[@rafaelreusch]

3 years old video, and i still watching at 2016. one of the best car-related videos on youtube ( if not the best)

[@jonamaipach]

I lost count of how many times I've watched this video; and I always come back to it whenever I wanna feel happier.

[@nunobandeira1811]

3 years on, still one of the best car videos ever!

[@Racingmonkeyg25x]

Nuno Bandeira lol 2019

[@goavegas4874]

30 years on and still the best car out there.

[@yigithanmete8790]

what are the other videos that are as good as this one? I couldn't find any better than this video.

[@adow77]

I watch this every few months. It's one the great video reviews of two very special cars.

[@acharoja_bmw330CI]

Este video siempre está en el TOP de mis videos favoritos en internet. Es sencillamente fabuloso, espectacular, la banda sonora de la música, la banda sonora de los sonidos de los motores del F40 y del F50, las explicaciones maravillosas y llenas de sentimiento de Chris Harris, es sencillamente espectacular. Nunca me canso de verlo, es una maravillosa para los sentidos. GRACIAS.-

[@pjmcilwaine]

I revisit this video on occasion. In my opinion one of the greatest "reviews" ever made regarding an automobile. most of us will never get the chance to see one of these works of art in person much less have the opportunity to get behind the wheel of one. 10 years later still living vicariously via Mr. Harris.

[@Wooooosaaaaaa]

This is my favorite car video of all time. You can feel the cars through Chris in this one

[@maniLNW]

So awesome to watch these 2 classics duke it out. I've never seen either car driven like this; I doubt most others have either.

[@abdussalam-ic4ls]

this made me cry I'm literally crying right now this is THE BEST VIDEO ON KZbin!

[@Phantomagix]

Don't cry for me "Pininfarina" ;)

[@biscariot1074]

One of my favorite videos on cars ever . I've rewatched it so many times.

[@MariusB-v7t]

Anybody else here after Jay Emm's video?

[@Silverfox1982]

Yes, but was also here many years ago. Had to re-visit👍🏻

[@iwontreplybacklol7481]

Today, I had a great moment in my life! I was able to be next to a F40, F50 and F60 Enzo all at the same time parked together! Was a dream come true!! They are more than just cars!! They look like magic. :)

[@vuexiong1625]

Chris can really push a car to it's limit. Wish I can have a fraction of his drving skills.

[@scottallpress3818]

Some man , somewhere who I will never meet has made all our lives richer by him handing Chris the keys to these and letting him drive them as intended by the designer . Thank you man

[@IIXRATEDIIHiTMAN]

The F40 is simply stunning. The best car we'll ever see in our lifetimes. A magnificent Ferrari V8 with no weight, no electric nonsense and a PROPER manual gearbox.

[@ianedmonds9191]

But that turbo... I love that car but it has the wrong engine. I'd love to see a remastered version with a bigger engine but a titanium block V12 to keep the weight down. Either that or some future solution incorporating some of the Mclaren torque fill technology. Electric motor and lightweight batteries filling in the turbo lag. It's a legenedary car but it does suffer some well documented shortcomings that could be solved by modern technology. F40 remastered pls. All my opinions are not first hand - I formed them from reading and other videos. I don't stand myself up as an expert. These are just my opinions. Luv and peace.

[@IIXRATEDIIHiTMAN]

***** Nothing that you said is wrong, I wouldnt personally switch the V8 for a V12, it would unavoidably reduce the power to weight ratio on a car thats whole existence and character is based on the fact it weighs little more than a tonne. The twin turbo F120A engine is in my opinion an engineering milestone that belongs in a contemporary museum, 500BHP from 3 litres was and still is phenomenal. Ferraris finest moment outside motorsport. The torque fill that Mercedes and Renault pioneered for F1 and now in the P1 and 918 is fantastic technology but its like comparing a digital watch to an exquisite hand crafted analogue piece. The digital watch keeps time better and it has more modes and features but you cant fall in love with it like a mechanical watch with the clicks and the gears, its difficult to quantify. For a nurburgring time a modern car would be faster, but for the sheer pleasure of driving, thd sensation through the steering wheel, that mechanical relationship between man and machine, the RWD, the gated manual gearbox, I'd take the F40 every day :)

[@IcyDeath91]

the irony is of course is that that pretty much sums up the Corvettes, and you won't catch anybody praising a Corvette like that. Obviously the F40 is in a different league, but still, it seems that light vehicles, with powerful V8s, and a manual gearbox is a winning combination.

[@DeathBringer769]

The later year models of the F40 DID switch from the twin turbo V8 to a V12. So yea, you don't have to even do a swap if you find the correct year.

[@Armin-ry9rm]

What are you talking about, F40's never had V12's

[@Perry_dAccard]

I don't know how many times I have watched this. This video is Chris Harris' Dark Side Of The Moon. It doesn't get any better.

[@PacificSword]

"I need one of these... and it's beautiful and it's fast and it's a challenge and it's got a STICK ! and I'm IN LOVE !!!" lol

[@DionDriven1]

11 years after this video was uploaded here we are enjoying such great review! Kudos to the gentleman who let the reviewer use his 2 beautiful Ferraris for our collective enjoyment.

[@dman5640]

Awesome video but that bloody music.

[@brandonurban5215]

If I had the money these 2 cars would be in my garage hands down. In my opinion this is the best automotive video ever made. I have probably watched this video 20 times. I could just about recite it and yet i still love watching it.

[@RuTube981]

This is like. The best car video on KZbin.

[@ryanbarbolt3691]

pretty sure a few thousand of these views are mine

[@valentine--vincent4590]

+Ryan Barbolt haha, I see you on other F40 video. ; D

[@ryanbarbolt3691]

Yuppp, love it

[@Bob-Maplethorpe]

Ryan Barbolt I maybe have 20!)

[@josepharcher9620]

LOL! I hear that!

[@MichalZ78]

at least once every 6 months I come back to this and re-watch it! the stuff dreams are made of... I was lucky to meet Chris last year (2024) here in Sydney and I personally thanked him for this content. just amazing

[@TheMdpalmer]

love this video. we will never see cars like the F40, maclaren F1, carerra GT ever again.

[@noelburland7169]

I've watched this video many times. Both the F40 and F50 are legendary cars in their own right. The F40 may be considered one of the greatest cars ever made but that doesn't mean the F50 is rubbish by comparison. The F40 does seem more fun to drive on a circuit and more balanced and that's why it's easier to like than the F50. I have loved the F50 since I played my first racing game, Need For Speed 2 but I love the F40 too.

[@driftshorts]

Ask yourself this question: How many human beings have had the benefit of driving a Ferrari F40 and a Ferrari F50. On the same day. Full throttle. Sideways?

[@samzepeda3711]

I'm guessing 9?

[@andyaction2679]

Sam Zepeda nah i'd say its more like 6 XD

[@adremarkable]

Sam Zepeda No, it's more like 12

[@samzepeda3711]

Okay?

[@DRTYFN]

I have.

[@nrith]

Probably my favorite video on KZbin, I keep coming back here again and again - simply amazing!

[@PhantomMark]

This still stands out as one of the greatest petrol head vids ever made, congrats once again Chris & the production team

[@mikebell2750]

The F40 has always been one of my favorite cars and this video definitely reinforces how I feel about it. The F50 is definitely a great car in its own way (that engine sounds incredible), but the F40 is just more raw and pure. What a great video 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@kierand9410]

It’s all in his reaction. Nothing but visceral joy driving the F40.

[@AquaStevae]

The F40 just looks to straight edged and plain, where the F50 looks like art. But both are legends.

[@Firemarioflower]

The F50 is just better

[@ethanielthegreat1842]

Ferrari F50 is honestly my favorite car

[@HoratioHoodoo]

That noise is fantastic

[@subswithoutContentchalle-tn8vs]

Same

[@kelvinhernandez7577]

I still think it's the most beautiful car ever!!

[@HoratioHoodoo]

@@kelvinhernandez7577 agreed it's at least up there

[@upliftingbiscuit514]

Ethaniel The Great You know what back I the day I didn’t appreciate the F50. I’ll be honest until this video and a bit of research.... I’m blown away by how beautiful the F50 is. Especially seeing being driven hard, It’s aged so well it looks incredible and that sound! It might actually be my favourite car now, found one for sale at only £2.2m 🤔

[@marcomoser3027]

this is the best car review video of all times. passion, excitement, history. just legend cars forever. and Chris is still the child we always wanted to be in the best day of his life

[@fabiodandrea4951]

Actually, F40 was presented in 1987. So it's even earlier.

[@Firemarioflower]

He got so many things wrong. But it's last production years was 1989.

[@jayozombie5183]

I love both of them, but my heart truly always will be with the F-40! However, my all time favorite car is the F-50 GT.. I just love both so much, great vid

[@Redslayer86]

Saw an F40 in person once, and literally thought it was a kit car lol.

[@abovenbeyondlimits81]

Lol and u look back now like dang it !

[@timfagan816]

My cousin knows this guy in his town who has a Toyota mr2, he went on holiday, for a few weeks, and left the mr2 on his driveway! When he came back he had a f40 cos his buddies thiught it woukd be funny to modify his mr2 to look like a kitcar f40 needless to say, they must have been drinking alot while doing it, they did a tragic job. But the mr2 owner must have a good sense of humour, as he still drives it around to this day, I've seen him in it a few times haha.

[@Redslayer86]

@@timfagan816 Lmao nice

[@Mpayne1472]

I saw one and it was a kit car. Based on a Toyota chassis. I knew something was odd

[@johnbumstacker]

Bloody hell. Never stop, Chris. The best. Can't believe this was ten years ago.

[@Resist_Oppression]

Right?! When he said 2013, I had to check the year this video was published. To hear what it was like in someone's hands in 89, then in 2013, it's clear it's still an epic car. Monkey is the best automotive journalist.

[@johnbumstacker]

@@Resist_Oppression Agreed!

[@muratakburakma]

Props to the owner for letting you do it. Amazing content.

[@karanbirsingh7931]

How is it possible that someone driving something gives me so much satisfaction?

[@valentine--vincent4590]

+Karanbir Singh The sound alone is visceral enough to lend satisfaction. ; D

[@karanbirsingh7931]

Maybe that's it...

[@audioamateur]

+Karanbir Singh because he's driving it the way we all dream of driving those machines...

[@ghurghust]

+Stephen R along with the sound of V12 and gear change,im feel it too!

[@dr.spectre9697]

Because we are Tifosi. We love Ferrari & the sound of a classic Ferrari is music to our ears!

[@vanshverma2089]

6 years old today. Still great.

[@bxl1121]

Chris Harris drifting F40 might as well be one of the most beutiful things to watch in automotive history

[@hugocortes01]

The design of the f50 is surreal, it doesnt look like a car, its different than everything

[@giacinto1966]

RIP nicola materazzi ...creator of the f40 left us for another heaven today

[@Gorilla_Jones]

“This is why we love cars”. Never has truer words been said. Enjoy it while you can everyone, automation and electric appliances will soon kill our beloved automobile.

[@mdsder9972]

Not a new video but certainly a classic for sure. Love living vicariously through this video as it is a bucket list moment for many of us car lovers!

[@Joobral]

A million times better than any carwow drag race video.

[@raulc7151]

Project Gotham racing introduced me to these cars lol glad I found this video can only imagine the feeling of being behind the wheel let alone inside one of these beasts!

[@flyingphoenix113]

Not enough about the F50. The F40 is common sight compared to its brother. The F50 really is the quintessence of Ferrari. A race car for the road!

[@flyingphoenix113]

It's cool, but the f50 is an F1 car for the road. The engine and transmission are part of the frame for heavens sake! Plus, Ferrari's should be normally aspirated. The F40 is basically cheating in that aspect.

[@tylertorrez1465]

flyingphoenix113 The Ferrari F1 cars of the 80's were turbocharged...

[@DMC619]

tyler torrez 126 CK engine, a 120° V6-cylinder with 1,496 cc, with double KKK-turbocharger. ;) and it was the first win with a single-seater fitted with a turbocharged engine on the streets of Monaco. Theres a fact for you!

[@DMC619]

***** I agree 100%

[@flyingphoenix113]

agreed. The F40 is just not my cup of tea. Many Ferrari fans (myself included) don't like the turbos or the looks of the F40. It just seems spiritually wrong. Then again, I'm of the 90's and the F50 and the F1 were my favorite cars of NFS 2SE (nostalgia anyone?) that said, the F50 is still, in my opinion, the ultimate Ferrari and the current prices certainly reflect that! (F50's are worth 2x as much as an F40 now)

[@Far2hip]

This video is the absolute best presentation of the true nature of the F40. It’s almost 10 years since this video hit YT and I still think it’s the only video of track mileage being put on a collectable super car that exponentially increased the value of both of them. “And here is the video of two of the greatest auto journalists giving the beans to both cars on the track and reviewing each of them. These two specific cars.” I would love to have these two cars in the collection. 👍🏻😎👍🏻