F40 2hr Curitiva 1996 SW

F40 2hr Curitiva 1996

The 2 Hours of Curitiba (1996), held at the Autódromo Internacional de Curitiba, was part of a vibrant period of South American endurance and GT racing, where national championships and endurance formats regularly featured a mix of touring cars, GT machinery, and privately entered high-performance sports cars. The fast, flowing layout of the Curitiba circuit placed strong emphasis on high-speed stability, braking performance, and traction through long sweeping corners.

During this era, the legendary Ferrari F40 remained one of the most admired GT homologation supercars in international motorsport. Originally developed as Ferrari’s ultimate road and competition car of the late 1980s, the F40’s twin-turbocharged V8, lightweight composite construction, and aggressive aerodynamic package made it a benchmark for GT endurance performance throughout the 1990s.

In endurance events of this type, including Brazilian GT-style competitions held at circuits such as Curitiba, the Ferrari F40 represented the peak of analogue-era GT racing—raw, powerful, and demanding—requiring precise throttle control and expert handling to manage its turbocharged power delivery over longer race distances. Its combination of straight-line speed and race-derived engineering made it a natural fit for high-speed endurance circuits with long acceleration zones and technical braking sections.

For slot car enthusiasts and collectors, the Ferrari F40 from the mid-1990s GT endurance era is a true icon of classic supercar racing. Its wide stance, dramatic Pininfarina styling, and unmistakable twin-turbo performance character make it an exceptional subject for detailed slot car models, perfectly suited for high-speed GT grids and endurance racing layouts inspired by legendary circuits like Curitiba.

1:32 Scale model produced by Fly Car Model, with lots of details as based on the prototype, this model will surely be a proud part of your slot car collection. This model includes lots of added features including Rubber tyres, fitted Copper braids and a powerful motor.

Features

• 1:32 Scale Model
• Fitted Magnet
• Copper Braids
• Rubber Tyres
• Clear Plastic Display Box
• Based on the prototype seen at 2hr Curitiva in 1996

Details:

The 2 Hours of Curitiba (1996), held at the Autódromo Internacional de Curitiba, was part of a vibrant period of South American endurance and GT racing, where national championships and endurance formats regularly featured a mix of touring cars, GT machinery, and privately entered high-performance sports cars. The fast, flowing layout of the Curitiba circuit placed strong emphasis on high-speed stability, braking performance, and traction through long sweeping corners.

During this era, the legendary Ferrari F40 remained one of the most admired GT homologation supercars in international motorsport. Originally developed as Ferrari’s ultimate road and competition car of the late 1980s, the F40’s twin-turbocharged V8, lightweight composite construction, and aggressive aerodynamic package made it a benchmark for GT endurance performance throughout the 1990s.

In endurance events of this type, including Brazilian GT-style competitions held at circuits such as Curitiba, the Ferrari F40 represented the peak of analogue-era GT racing—raw, powerful, and demanding—requiring precise throttle control and expert handling to manage its turbocharged power delivery over longer race distances. Its combination of straight-line speed and race-derived engineering made it a natural fit for high-speed endurance circuits with long acceleration zones and technical braking sections.

For slot car enthusiasts and collectors, the Ferrari F40 from the mid-1990s GT endurance era is a true icon of classic supercar racing. Its wide stance, dramatic Pininfarina styling, and unmistakable twin-turbo performance character make it an exceptional subject for detailed slot car models, perfectly suited for high-speed GT grids and endurance racing layouts inspired by legendary circuits like Curitiba.