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F40 LM (Michelotto)

Michelotto-prepared IMSA/GT competition F40s; distinct from F40 Competizione/GTE.

Ferrari F40 LM (Michelotto) (Wikimedia Commons: Ferrari F40 LM)
Ferrari F40 LM (Michelotto) (Wikimedia Commons: Ferrari F40 LM)
Photo: Calreyn88 · CC BY-SA 4.0
10BuiltIndependently researched
0Chassis documentedin this archive
?SurvivingNot yet verified
Contents
  1. 01Overview
  2. 02Production & history
  3. 03Specifications
  4. 04Colours & options
  5. 05Individual cars
  6. 06Reference

01Overview

At a glance

Built
10 Built
Years
Not yet verified
Engine
Twin-turbocharged V8 · 2,936.25 cc / 2.9 LFactory: 2,936.25 cc
Power
537 kW / 730 PSFactory: 720 hp · converted
Top speed
367 km/hFactory: 367 km/h
Body
Not yet verified
Designer
Giuliano Michelotto (competition preparation)
In this archive
Not yet verified
Surviving
Not yet verified

Sources and any conflicting figures are in the sections below.

Why it matters

The F40 LM was the factory-sanctioned competition derivative of the F40, prepared by Giuliano Michelotto's firm, with only 19 built. In GTC specification its twin-turbocharged V8 reached 760 horsepower, which RM Sotheby's describes as the most powerful version of the F40.

How rare is it?

Six separate kinds of rarity – never combined into one number.

Model rarityUltra Rare 19 · Built1
Specification rarityNot yet assessed
Colour rarityNot yet assessed
Individual rarityNot yet assessed
Historical rarityNot yet assessed
Survival rarityNot yet assessed

Each kind of rarity is rated separately and never combined.

Photos

Exterior, interior and detail photos with their licences.

02Production & history

Production

Every figure says what it counts.

What is countedFigureBasisStatus
Total model productionF40 Competizione (incl. the first two F40 LM cars) built by the factory, 'around ten' per Ferrari; the Michelotto-prepared F40 LM total of 19 (RM Sotheby's) counts further cars 102 Manufacturer reported Independently researched
Total model productionF40 LMs prepared by Michelotto 191 Factory production Independently researched

Independent counts (e.g. engine and colour) are never combined into a calculated figure. Surviving examples are never presented as original production.

History

The programme was started by Daniel Marin of Charles Pozzi SA and entrusted to Giuliano Michelotto, and Ferrari soon gave it official approval. Because IMSA and FIA rules limited weight reduction, most work went into the engine, with larger Behr intercoolers, revised camshafts and modified fuel management raising output from the road car's 478 hp to 720 hp in IMSA trim and 760 hp in GTC form for European FIA-GT racing. The LM name signalled the intent to race at Le Mans.

Variants

How each version differs from the standard F40 LM (Michelotto).

No variants documented yet. Have a source? Contribute it.

03Specifications

Technical specifications

Engine

Engine familyNot yet verified
Engine codeNot yet verified
LayoutTwin-turbocharged V83 Independently researched
Displacement 2,936.25 cc / 2.9 LFactory: 2,936.25 cc2Value from the Ferrari F40 Competizione page (the F40 LM was the first two cars of that series).
Bore 82 mmFactory: 82 mm2Value from the Ferrari F40 Competizione page (the F40 LM was the first two cars of that series).
Stroke 69.5 mmFactory: 69.5 mm2Value from the Ferrari F40 Competizione page (the F40 LM was the first two cars of that series).
Compression ratio7.7:12Value from the Ferrari F40 Competizione page (the F40 LM was the first two cars of that series).
Valvetraintwin overhead camshafts per bank, four valves per cylinder2Value from the Ferrari F40 Competizione page (the F40 LM was the first two cars of that series).
Fuel systemWeber-Marelli electronic injection, twin turbos2Value from the Ferrari F40 Competizione page (the F40 LM was the first two cars of that series).
Power 537 kW / 730 PSFactory: 720 hp · converted3 Independently researchedIMSA specification; GTC specification 760 horsepower per same source.
Power at 8,100 rpm2Value from the Ferrari F40 Competizione page (the F40 LM was the first two cars of that series).
TorqueNot yet verified

Transmission & drivetrain

Gearbox5-speed + reverse2Value from the Ferrari F40 Competizione page (the F40 LM was the first two cars of that series).
Gears52Value from the Ferrari F40 Competizione page (the F40 LM was the first two cars of that series).
Driven wheelsNot yet verified

Chassis, body & dimensions

Chassistubular steel with composite elements2Value from the Ferrari F40 Competizione page (the F40 LM was the first two cars of that series).
Front suspensionindependent, unequal-length wishbones, coil springs over telescopic shock absorbers, anti-roll bar2Value from the Ferrari F40 Competizione page (the F40 LM was the first two cars of that series).
Rear suspensionindependent, unequal-length wishbones, coil springs over telescopic shock absorbers, anti-roll bar2Value from the Ferrari F40 Competizione page (the F40 LM was the first two cars of that series).
Brakesdiscs2Value from the Ferrari F40 Competizione page (the F40 LM was the first two cars of that series).
Steeringrack-and-pinion2Value from the Ferrari F40 Competizione page (the F40 LM was the first two cars of that series).
Body constructionNot yet verified
Wheelbase 2,450 mmFactory: 2,450 mm2Value from the Ferrari F40 Competizione page (the F40 LM was the first two cars of that series).
Length 4,535 mmFactory: 4,535 mm2Value from the Ferrari F40 Competizione page (the F40 LM was the first two cars of that series).
Width 1,980 mmFactory: 1,980 mm2Value from the Ferrari F40 Competizione page (the F40 LM was the first two cars of that series).
Height 1,150 mmFactory: 1,150 mm2Value from the Ferrari F40 Competizione page (the F40 LM was the first two cars of that series).
Front track 1,580 mmFactory: 1,580 mm2Value from the Ferrari F40 Competizione page (the F40 LM was the first two cars of that series).
Rear track 1,545 mmFactory: 1,545 mm2Value from the Ferrari F40 Competizione page (the F40 LM was the first two cars of that series).
Kerb weight 1,040 kgFactory: 1,040 kg2Value from the Ferrari F40 Competizione page (the F40 LM was the first two cars of that series).
Dry weightNot yet verified

Performance

Maximum speed 367 km/hFactory: 367 km/h2Value from the Ferrari F40 Competizione page (the F40 LM was the first two cars of that series).
0–100 km/hNot yet verified
Fuel tank 120 LFactory: 120 L2Value from the Ferrari F40 Competizione page (the F40 LM was the first two cars of that series).

“Not yet verified” means no source has been checked for that value yet. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap.

04Colours & options

Factory colours & interiors

Original paint and trim, with the number of cars in each where a source gives it.

Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.

Factory options & codes

Codes are shown exactly as written by the manufacturer.

Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.

05Individual cars

Chassis register

Every documented car, with its colours, history and where it is now. Open a row for the full record. Known chassis are not automatically authenticated originals.

Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.

Competition history

Every race result of the individual cars, in date order. Click a chassis number to open its full record in the register.

Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.

Auction & sale history

Documented public sales of the individual cars. Click a chassis number to open its full record in the register.

Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.

See one in person

Museums where an example of this car can be seen.

No example is documented on public display yet. Have a source? Contribute it.

06Reference

Identification guide

How to tell an original from a replica or later conversion.

Compared with a road F40, the LM has a large front spoiler, a revised bonnet with much larger cooling vents, underbody venturi, a big adjustable rear wing, larger Brembo brakes, wider wheels and a lower ride height, plus racing harnesses and a competition instrument panel. GTC-spec cars have Lexan sliding side windows.

Sources

Each number links to the exact facts it supports.

  1. 1
    1993 Ferrari F40 LM by Michelotto | Monterey 2025 | RM Sotheby's Level B
    • 19 F40 LMs prepared by Michelotto
    Accessed 2026-11-11
  2. 2
    Ferrari F40 Competizione (1989) - Ferrari.com Level A Ferrari S.p.A. (ferrari.com) · 2026-01-01
    • in the end, around ten were built in total
    • Total displacement 2936.25 cc (Technical Details)
    • Bore/stroke 82 x 69.5 mm (Technical Details)
    • Compression ratio 7,7:1 (Technical Details)
    • Valve actuation twin overhead camshafts per bank, four valves per cylinder (Technical Details)
    • Fuel feed Weber-Marelli electronic injection, twin turbos (Technical Details)
    • Maximum power 515 kW (700 hp) at 8100 rpm (Technical Details)
    • Transmission 5-speed + reverse (Technical Details)
    • Frame tubular steel with composite elements (Technical Details)
    • Front suspension independent, unequal-length wishbones, coil springs over tel (Technical Details)
    • Rear suspension independent, unequal-length wishbones, coil springs over tel (Technical Details)
    • Brakes discs (Technical Details)
    • Steering rack-and-pinion (Technical Details)
    • Wheelbase 2450 mm (Technical Details)
    • Length 4535 mm (Technical Details)
    • Width 1980 mm (Technical Details)
    • Height 1150 mm (Technical Details)
    • Front track 1580 mm (Technical Details)
    • Rear track 1545 mm (Technical Details)
    • Weight 1040 kg (with liquids) (Technical Details)
    • Top speed 367 km/h (Technical Details)
    • Fuel tank capacity 120 litres (Technical Details)
    Accessed 2026-11-12
  3. 3
    1993 Ferrari F40 LM by Michelotto – Monterey 2025 Level B RM Sotheby's
    • twin-turbocharged V-8
    • a shocking increase to 720 horsepower
    Accessed 2026-11-11

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