Nice(?) fake F40 for sale in NZ

I've seen that car before. IMO, it's most likely the only decently built "fake".

 

Yep yep! VERY VERY cool replica!

 

A lot of work went into that.

 

Absolutely!!

 

So, positive response to the build, what about the price?

 

...yeah nice but.... it's a FAKE nonetheless...

 

No shots of the front. Don't know if it's a coincidence or not as that area is usually the most off. Anyone care the share any details on the car?

 

http://www.f40.co.nz/f40/Car.aspx

 

Wow that puppy is fast. Much faster than a real one. This looks like a qreat Kit. It's components are top quality:

Twin plate ‘Rally Spec’ Tilton racing clutch
Quaife Six speed Sequential transaxle gearbox

It also has traction control. Definitely worth the asking price.

 

i remember reading their old side, or maybe a different one, had the entire build on it. if i remember correctly the panels were real and were replacements for a crashed f40. thye were sitting at a dealer. he bought them or got moulds of them.
only thing that looks a bit out is the front bonnet looks a bit long. otherwise an amazing machine!!!!

 

As of today's exchange rate, $125000 NZ dollars is $63,754 USD. So given the performance/fun/sophistication factor, it is reasonable. Harder question is to find the right buyer in this market. Tough to say...

 

Awesome specs!!

 

Good point.

 

Agree. Cool looking car. If I am planning to use a car hard, I am not at all adverse to a very high spec fake. Fun factor is huge, no need to retain originality and ability to personalise is endless. I am very frustrated with Classiche

 

Are you sure that those are the same replica F40s? There seems to be quite a few differences between the cars:

The F40 Motorsport one is an LM replica whereas the Trademe one isn't. They have different seats, dashes and gauge clusters too. The motorsport one is Turbo-charged and the Trademe one is supercharged etc

I've seen the F40 Motorsport one at a motorshow when it was in the VDO Dayton livery. It looked very impressive for a replica.

If anyone wants me to check out the one on Trademe I'd be happy to take it for a test drive on your behalf

 

If you guys saw it on the road would you be able to tell the difference?

 

Not bad for a kit.

 

Yes.

 

Yes it would be much faster than a real one. It would also brake a lot quicker. If you do see one don't tail gate it in a real one.

Also don't challenge it to a drag race in your Enzo.

 

have you had personal experience with this car jim?

 

lots of work in it, but dash looks a little plain though

 

Hell yeah. I can tell it's a fake from the shots. It's the best I've seen, but a fake is a fake.

 

With a statement like that I assume you've driven it....

 

F40 Silhouette
Specifications


PERFORMANCE

0 - 100kph 3.27 secs (60mph)
0 - 150kph 5.96 secs
0 - 160kph 6.45 secs (100mph)
0 - 200kph 9.18 secs
0 - 250kph 14.94 secs (155mph)
1/4 mile approx 10.5 @ 210kph (131mph)
100-150 kph 2.78 secs
100-200 kph 5.95 secs
100-250 kph 11.76 secs
150-200 kph 3.17 secs
200-250 kph 5.76 secs
1.77 G's peak for cornering and 1.5 G's under brakes, all on slick tyres
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION

Custom designed and built by F40 Developments from specially imported tubular steel
Steel floor and firewall to pass LTSA rules
F40 Developments CNC aluminum ‘A’ arm suspension and uprights
Custom Proflex three-way adjustable shock absorbers
Three piece Compomotive racing rims, 17 x 9 front rims, 17 x 13 rear rims with 255x50x17 front tyres, 335x35x17 rear tyres, Michelin for street, Dunlop Slicks for racing
AP Racing six piston calipers with 356x32mm rotors at the front, four piston calipers with 330x32mm rotors at the rear, fully adjustable pedal box
Custom built alloy fuel tanks
All alloy CNC design and fabrication is done in house at F40 Developments
BODYWORK / INTERIOR

85 different body parts
Custom built in Fibreglass, Kevlar and Carbon Fibre
Carbon / Kevlar mix floor and interior panels bonded to chassis
Custom carbon fibre rear wing and front splitter
Hella headlights and switch gear
F40 Developments designed and built carbon fibre seats
Momo steering wheel, Sabelt seatbelts
Motec ADL Dash, Military spec wiring looms
F40 Developments custom rear window
Painted using PPG paints
Dry weight 1200 kg
ENGINE / TRANSMISSION

700 Hp Four litre Alloy Lexus engine race prepared
Autronic SMC engine management with Traction control
JE Pistons, Oliver Rods, Ferrara Valves, custom steel flywheel
Inconell Stainless custom exhaust
Twin T4 Air Research Turbos, custom intercoolers
Custom carbon fibre Air boxes
Peterson Dry Sump Oil system, Bosch Fuel pumps
Twin plate ‘Rally Spec’ Tilton racing clutch
Quaife Six speed Sequential transaxle gearbox