Ferrari F40 Owner Lights Up Monaco Tunnel Exit with Burnout
A rare Ferrari F40 fitted with a Tubi Style exhaust was filmed performing a smoky burnout on Monaco’s streets during Top Marques 2015, drawing crowds and cameras.
A Ferrari F40 drew a crowd in Monaco during Top Marques 2015, when its owner performed a brief but smoky burnout just after exiting the principality’s famous tunnel. The moment, captured on video and widely shared by car spotters, showcased not only the rarity of the F40 but also the unmistakable sound from its Tubi Style exhaust.
The F40’s appearance in Monaco was part of the annual Top Marques event, which brings supercar owners and enthusiasts to the city’s streets as much as to its exhibition halls. The car in question, equipped with a Tubi Style aftermarket exhaust, made its presence felt with a sharp acceleration and a controlled burnout, leaving a trail of tyre smoke and echoing V8 noise in its wake. Photographers and onlookers crowded the roadside, capturing the spectacle on phones and cameras.
A Rare Supercar with a Notorious Reputation
The Ferrari F40 remains one of the most celebrated cars in the marque’s history, known for being the last model approved by Enzo Ferrari. Its 2.9-litre twin-turbocharged V8 delivers 478hp and 577Nm, enabling a 0-62mph sprint in 3.8 seconds, figures that still command respect decades after the car’s 1987 launch. Only 1,315 examples were produced between 1987 and 1992, making any public appearance a notable event. The car’s reputation for raw performance and minimal driver aids means it is rarely seen driven in anger, especially on public roads.
Monaco, with its tight streets and supercar culture, has become a hotspot for such displays. The F40’s burnout was not an isolated incident, other F40s have been spotted in the area, sometimes in convoy, but it is unusual to see one pushed so hard outside of a closed circuit or private event. The Tubi Style exhaust, a popular upgrade among F40 owners, only amplified the car’s already distinctive soundtrack, drawing even more attention from the assembled crowd.
Spectacle and Risk on Monaco’s Streets
While the video has been circulated as a highlight of the 2015 Top Marques, it also serves as a reminder of the risks involved in such public displays. Monaco’s streets are lined with spectators during supercar events, and the combination of high-powered cars and crowds calls for caution. Past incidents involving F40s in Monaco have ended less happily, including fires and crashes. The car in this video completed its burnout without incident, but the risks of mechanical strain or loss of control are never far away with a car of this age and value.
The F40’s enduring appeal ensures that any public outing attracts attention, especially when combined with the spectacle of a burnout in a city synonymous with supercar culture. For more on the F40’s place among Ferrari’s icons, seeFerrari 599 GTB Fiorano Faces F40 in Factory Video Showdown.
