288 / F40

[Schnellmann]

Two of my all-time favorite cars are the 288 and the F40. Unfortunately I've not had an opportunity to be in or drive either. If anyone on here has been fortunate enough to have driven (or owned!) both could they give a comparison?

[JazzyO]

I suggest you read the EVO magazine on comparing the 4 greats (288/F40/F50/Enzo) of a couple of years ago (2005 or 2006 I think). If you want I can e-mail it to you, I have it somewhere on the hard drive. I can't remember if it is in this magbook too, I think so: http://www.magbooks.com/magazine/books-and-directo...

There was also a similar comparison in the Classics & Sportscar in September or October 2010.

I drove an F-40 a couple of weeks ago but have not had the privilege of driving a 288, unfortunately. The F-40 suprised me because after driving the 458 I didn't think it would feel that fast in modern terms. But my word it does, and it is. The turbo's make it a seriously exhilirating car too, the power just explodes, it's spins the rear 335's without effort, there are all sorts of noises and things going on - it's much, much more alive than a 458. It makes you sweat. It's not that evil, actually, once you're used to it I'm sure it's a car that's easy to control. But you can't drop your guard - don't engine brake! It's, erm, frisky.... Fantastic car, even in a modern context. Quite the achievement for a 24 year old design.


Onno

Edited by JazzyO on Sunday 2nd October 12:00