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1989 Ferrari F40: My Twin-Turbocharged Lucky Charm
What good fortune to be caretaker for this wonderful car. Hat’s off to Jas. To experience F40 is an incredible experience. A fellow instructor got me out in his car on the last official day before closing of Bridgehampton and it was a breathtaking ride. What this video doesn’t convey is the sound of that powerplant at full song. The explosion coming from the blow-off valves is like a pistol shot behind your head just before every shift. We were airborne for a moment at the peak of the uphill just behind the paddock. Never, never will forget it.
The remark about the car “in the hands of a master” at about 5:10 was very interesting. Jas talks about this F1 driver, (whoever he was) “pre-loading the turbos’ while in the corner. By this I assume he means using brakes and accelerator at the same time, in the corner, to build boost that, when released, allows the car to exit the turn with much high levels of torque. This makes complete sense, and it must take serious skill and self confidence to do it.
I agree with all of these guys. This car is one of the “greats”. And it was very nice of Jas to share the video with all of us. He has the perfect philosophy with regard to this car, and what it means to him and his family. As an aside, Chris Harris did a video for /Drive on the F40 and compare it to the F50, on the track. For those of you that ar interested to see this car at speed, check this video out, I’m sure Petrolicious won’t mind you watching another channel for this one! Enjoy! If I’m not mistaken, they are Nick Mason’s (from Pink Floyd fame) cars … https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MDTcXGsjuo
I wonder how many of us were surprised, after hearing the eloquent dialogue and seeing the artful views of the Ferrari, to see the owner – a man wearing a turban! I LOVE it when stereotypes are blown away and prejudices revealed, my own included! Thank you Petrolicious and Jas. Wonderful video!
I thoroughly enjoyed watching the daughter’s excitement sitting in the driver’s seat. Can you imagine that day when she finally snicks the lever into the first gear gate and eases out the clutch…….
I am lost for words… Nothing gives me bigger goosebumps than listening to the sound of the Ferrari F40. I have been lucky enough to drive it and everything this gentleman says is true. What a great guy and how he is sharing his passion with his family. I was really touched and felt sentimental after looking at this video. One of your best, or maybe even the best! Congratulations Afshin and the team!
What a well spoken and well done commentary!!! I saw the F40 at Ferrari’s museum in Medina (this was the older and much smaller museum of the 90’s) and what struck me was how the F40 was the centerpiece car without have the place of honor in the museum. It was the silent giant that you were drawn to despite all the other incredible cars. Well done!!!!
