Ferrari F40 defied all expectations by drifting on the snowy slopes of Japan’s Ryuoo Ski Park
- A Ferrari F40 supercar holds its own in off-road and snowy conditions
- It drifted down snow-covered slopes at Ryuoo Ski Park, Japan
- It had been specially modified for the project
Published on Jan 19, 2025 at 12:00 PM (UTC+4)
by Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
Last updated on Jan 14, 2025 at 9:42 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
While it might seem out of place in snowy and rugged off-road conditions, this Ferrari F40 supercar holds its own.
This majestic creature can be seen drifting up and down the snow-covered slopes of Ryuoo Ski Park, Japan.
It had even been specially modified.
Japanese racing driver Takeshi Kimura put it through its paces.
DISCOVER SBX CARS: The global premium car auction platform powered by Supercar Blondie
The Ferrari F40
In Ferrari’s own words: “The F40’s performance was that of a true supercar: its claimed top speed was 324km/h.
“It accelerated from 0 to 100km/h in just 4.1 seconds, covered 0 to 400 m in 11.9 seconds, and reached 0 to 1000m in 20.9 seconds.”
Driving the coveted car was said to be ‘simply superb and exciting’ – that being said it seems out of place on the snowy off-road environment of the slopes.
Enter this specially modified Ferrari F40 that was part of a 2016 Red Bull project.
Its off-road performance
Seemingly at home in the rugged winter conditions, the eye-catching red supercar can be seen charging up snowy slopes before sliding down sideways toward basecamp.
Driven by Kimura, modifications to the Ferrari include rally lights, a storage roof rack, tire studs, and snow chains.
The transformation turned the sleek, rear-wheel-drive car into an unlikely contender for wintery weather.
Despite the stunning visuals, the F40 suffered several mechanical, and physical issues.
It endured a dead battery, failed front struts, damaged paint due to the tire chains, and at one point, was stuck deep in the now during the shoot after veering off course.
However, even rugged cars like the Tesla Cybertruck can struggle in snowy conditions.
It’s not as comfortable as this Chinese EV which has an incredible feature to shake off snow like a puppy.
That being said, EVs are known for struggling in cold weather.
That being said, the footage of the ICE-engine supercar kicking up snow is an iconic testament to the Ferrari F40’s unexpected adaptability.
London-based Amelia cut her journalistic teeth covering all things lifestyle, wellness and luxury in the UK capital. Fast-forward a decade and the experienced content creator and editor has put pen to paper for glossy magazines, busy newsrooms and coveted brands. When her OOO is on you can find her spending quality time with her young family, in the gym or exploring the city she loves.
