Ferrari F40

Name: LEGO Ferrari F40 10248
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 10248
Rating: 4.65 (544 reviews)

87 · HIGHLY RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: AA20151,158 pcsHigh agreement · 96%

Expert reviews

3analyzed

Owner ratings

544

Consensus

BUY

BrickScore

Highly Recommended

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"With a BrickScore of 87.4 and 99% of LEGO.com buyers recommending it, the Ferrari F40 stands as one of the most beloved Creator Expert vehicles ever made, a must-own for any car-loving LEGO fan."

Reviewers are uniformly enthusiastic about the LEGO Ferrari F40 (10248), praising it as one of the finest Creator Expert car models ever produced. The craftsmanship, accuracy, and presence of the finished model consistently exceeded expectations, with multiple reviewers noting that photos do not do it justice. Owner ratings back this up strongly: 544 ratings average 4.65 out of 5, including a near-perfect 4.85 on the LEGO.com platform, and 99% of LEGO.com buyers say they would recommend it.

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LOVED (10)

01Exceptional accuracy to the real Ferrari F40, capturing the iconic shape convincingly
02Removable V8 engine that can be displayed alongside the car
03Opening engine bay, bonnet, and rear clam-shell all faithfully replicate the real car
04Detailed interior including speedometer, gear shifter, handbrake, and bucket seats
05Hook-and-bar technique on the rear clam-shell praised as surprisingly clever
06Free-rolling wheels adding play value
07Large, impressive display presence that impresses visitors
08Enjoyable multi-evening build experience with satisfying reveals at each stage
09Exclusive silver components and car-specific wheel cover parts
10Pairs well at scale with the VW T1 Campervan, Mini Cooper, and VW Beetle

CRITICIZED (3)

01Instruction booklet color differentiation between greys and black can be difficult to read
02Several logo and emblem elements use stickers rather than printed tiles, which some builders feel the premium set deserves
03Occasionally fiddly small pieces during construction

What reviewers are saying

"I personally have been fawning over the Ferrari f40s since they were first released in 1987 so when Lego decided to make an expert level model of one H as far as I'm concerned they could not get it wrong"

JANG's LEGO Reviews

"Well, what can i say about this model? First off, the building experience is awesome. There are so many cool tricks used in this build to achieve the best possible look, each step reserves a surprise."

Rebrickable Reviews

"There's no denying that this is a fantastic looking model, perhaps the best sports car LEGO has produced."

Brickset Reviews

Ecosystem

BBurago Ferrari F40 1987 die-cast model — The LEGO model's proportions are so perfect they actually overlap with the die-cast in comparison shots. The LEGO model captures lights, exhausts, doors, and all details exactly like the real car, with the rear end showing the main difference. The proportions and positioning of air intake, roof, windscreen, engine cover, pillars, and aileron are all in perfect proportion to the real vehicle.

Mini Cooper 10242 — Both are high-resolution builds with extensive use of small parts; the F40 has an astonishing amount of 72 1x1 square plates, more than the Mini Cooper.

T1 car — Both are complex builds; the F40 has an astonishing amount of 72 1x1 square plates, more than the T1.

LEGO Mini (10297) — Creator Expert vehicle at similar scale; Mini has a mini version polybag released two years after the main set, so F40 mini version may follow.

Creator ExpertTier 2Investment Grade

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Consensus

BUY

JANG's LEGO Reviews

Expert Video Source

BUY

Key Pros

✓Innovative and sophisticated building techniques with unexpected part orientations
✓Functional features: removable engine, opening doors and compartments
✓Detailed engine compartment with accurate exhaust representation

Key Cons

✕Windscreen had to be achieved with new mold rather than existing techniques
✕Visible blue Technic pin on side (color breaks aesthetic)

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Editorial Source

BUY

Key Pros

✓Exceptional building experience with constant surprises and clever techniques
✓Gorgeous display model with perfect proportions to the real car
✓Remarkable fidelity to the original 1987 Ferrari F40

Key Cons

✕Rear end appears too squared off compared to the real car (though explained by moving-part design necessity)
✕Red borders on windscreen make it less reusable for MOCs

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Brickset Reviews

Editorial Source

BUY

"There's no denying that this is a fantastic looking model, perhaps the best sports car LEGO has produced."

Key Pros

✓A faithful reproduction of a beautiful vehicle, lots of its curves and crevices have been recreated effectively
✓An interesting build
✓Not plastered in stickers, the few that are provided are easy to apply and align accurately

Key Cons

✕The sides/pillars of the back of cabin are not very convincing
✕Back liable to fall off when turned upside down

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Exclusivity

Rebrickable Reviews: Creator Expert line exclusive

Brickset Reviews: VIP exclusive at launch, LEGO exclusive

Minifigures & Standout Parts

Standout parts (per reviewers)

New windscreen mold (front windscreen)
Brand new piece that pinches together from bottom to top; features printed red stripe on either side with silver layer underneath for brightness
Five-spoke wheel insert (old style, new color)
Exclusive new color medium silver wheel insert for Technic wheel axle tips
Printed curved slope pieces
Red printed onto large curved slope pieces to represent bodywork and window areas
Trans black windows
Used instead of trans clear for better blending with black plastic pieces; not strictly accurate to real car but visually superior
New flat, large windscreen with red borders
First appearance; red borders make it less reusable for MOCs
New wheel rim with star shape
Matches the official F40 design; includes stud in middle following Speed Champion design principle

What Owners Say · summarized from 50 written reviews (LEGO, Amazon, Walmart)

Owners overwhelmingly praise the F40 as a beautifully detailed, rewarding build with impressive techniques and display presence, though some note fragility concerns and minor design refinements could improve the model.

COMMON PRAISE

+Exceptional detail and realism in design
+Engaging and rewarding build experience with clever techniques
+Impressive display piece that exceeds photos
+Strong authentic proportions faithful to real car

COMMON COMPLAINTS

−Hood fit is loose and moves when placed
−Model is fragile with unsupported door functions that can break easily
−Windshield attachment is not secure
−Instructions have poor contrast between grey and black colors making pieces hard to distinguish

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