This guy is building the Ferrari F40 from scratch in his garage and he's just sourced a real F140 engine
- One content creator is building a DIY Ferrari F40 supercar
- However, it will have an F140 V12 engine
- Taken from the 812 Superfast, it went on to modernize the iconic supercar
Published on Nov 15, 2024 at 8:04 PM (UTC+4)
by Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
Last updated on May 13, 2025 at 8:09 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
One content creator has taken a deep dive into one of the most ambitious car builds in recent memory by building his own Ferrari F40 supercar with an F140 engine.
Under the hood won’t be entirely faithful to the OG vehicle, with the engine originally from the 812 Superfast.
In fact, the car enthusiast flew his team all the way to Munich to source the Ferrari F140-GA V12 engine.
It packs a serious punch.
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The Ferrari F40 with F140-GA V12 engine
Mike Burroughs of the StanceWorks team is building a Ferrari F40 almost from scratch.
The project is reimagining the F40 with modern performance while retaining its essence – he had to sell multiple cars to afford it.
In fact, the aim is to more than double its original power providing a unique driving experience.
This 800HP and 530lb-ft of torque comes via an engine originally from the 812 Superfast that has been seen going over 200mph on the public German autobahn, famed for its no-speed-limit rule.
On the flip side, it’s significantly lighter (447 pounds) than the F40’s original twin-turbo V8, offering a far better power-to-weight ratio.
The highly coveted 1987 Ferrari F40 was the last car to receive approval from Enzo Ferrari.
Other tweaks to the DIY supercar
Other plans to support this extra oomph include a custom Holinger sequential manual transmission with straight-cut gears replacing the original gearbox, offering precise shifts and a race-inspired feel.
Custom 6-in-1 headers optimize exhaust flow and enhance the V12’s sound and performance.
The complex high-pressure direct injection system of the F140 has been replaced with a simpler port injection for easier tuning and compatibility with E85 fuel.
With all these switched-up mechanics, enhancements were made to the body and chassis to handle the increased power and maintain balance and stability.
When it’s finished, this is going to be one hell of a built.
All Supercar Blondie contributors undergo editorial review and fact-checking to ensure accuracy and authority in automotive journalism. After gaining her BA Hons in French and English at the University of Nottingham, Amelia embarked on a vocational diploma from the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ). This led to numerous opportunities, from interning at Vogue to being on the small team that launched Women’s Health magazine in the UK, which was named the PPA Consumer magazine of the year for three years running. As Health, Beauty and Fitness editor, Amelia personally received a Johnson & Johnson Award and was shortlisted for both PPA and BSME titles. Since then, Amelia has created content for numerous titles and brands, including the Telegraph, 111 Skin, Waitrose, Red magazine, Stylist, and Elle, as well as being Head of Content at Vitality and Editor in Chief at INLondon magazine. “My superpower is translating technical jargon about the mechanical workings of a supercar into a relatable story you’ll want to share with your friends after you’ve read it.” After joining the SB Media family as a senior journalist in September of 2023, Amelia’s role has evolved to see her heading up the SEO output of the editorial team. From researching the most ‘Google-able’ key terms to producing evergreen content - it’s been a time of hard work, growth, and success for the editorial team and the Supercar Blondie website. “I like to think of myself as a ‘method journalist’. In other words: I live and breathe whatever I am writing about. When writing about fitness, I trained as a personal trainer, and as a beauty editor, I completed an ‘expert’ in scent diploma with the Fragrance Foundation. “During my tenure at Supercar Blondie, however, I did something I never thought possible: I passed my driving test at the age of 36. One day I’d love to train as a mechanic to better understand what happens under the hood, too. “My sweet spot is providing readers with a ‘takeaway’ (read: something new they didn’t know before) after reading every one of my stories. While I don’t claim to be an expert in the automotive world, I know the experts and bodies in the field to rely on to provide our readers with an informative and thought-provoking story every time they visit the site.”
