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The Kyosho 1:18 Ferrari F40 Yellow 1987 Die-Cast Collection, part number KS08416Y, is a die-cast model representing the yellow Ferrari F40 from 1987. Made at 1:18 scale, this miniature presents the car’s recognisable external form as a display piece, with its yellow finish and markings giving the replica its visual identity.
The Ferrari F40 Subject
The full-size Ferrari F40 was developed with Ferrari engineers and associated with Leonardo Fioravanti and Pininfarina. Its design reflects the priorities of its period, combining a lightweight twin-turbo V8 supercar layout with aerodynamic composite bodywork. The mechanical arrangement influenced the proportions of the body, while the front profile, cabin-to-body relationship and rear treatment establish the model’s characteristic silhouette.
Ferrari reports production of 1,311 full-size F40s. That figure relates to the original car rather than the number of Kyosho miniatures produced, and the supplied product information does not state a production total for this replica. The 1987 reference identifies the subject represented by the model, while the yellow finish distinguishes this catalogue version from other references.
Display Representation
Wheels, openings and glazing help convey the specification of the named road-car subject. The miniature represents the original vehicle and does not share its mechanical functions. Competition-prepared F40 derivatives raced in GT categories, but the road-car designation does not establish a race entry for this particular yellow finish. Related racing versions should therefore be considered separately from this display model.
Kyosho’s Ferrari F40 miniature brings together the car’s period design, engineering-led proportions and chosen colour in a compact 1:18 display format. It provides a representation of the Ferrari F40’s external appearance for collectors interested in this specific 1987 version.
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Ferrari F40 Yellow 1987 Die-Cast Collection The Kyosho model and its origins This Kyosho diecast model is a faithful 1:18-scale replica of the Ferrari F40 Yellow 1987 Die-Cast Collection. It captures the distinctive silhouette of the Ferrari F40. Its paint and markings give this particular replica its visual identity. The catalogue reference for this miniature is KS08416Y. The history of the full-size vehicle or depicted subject is rooted in 1987. Its design and development are associated with Leonardo Fioravanti and Pininfarina, working with Ferrari engineers. The original form reflects the technical and cultural priorities of its period. The shape was created for a real driving purpose rather than for the miniature itself. Design and production The most recognisable proportions remain visible at reduced scale. Its front profile establishes the vehicle’s immediate identity. The side silhouette reveals the relationship between cabin and body. The rear treatment completes that recognisable design language. For production context, Ferrari reports 1,311 production F40s. That historical figure, where available, concerns the full-size car rather than Kyosho miniatures. A colour or race livery should not automatically be treated as a separately numbered factory edition. The supplied product line does not state how many Kyosho replicas were manufactured. Production and engineering Variant totals can differ from the production figure for the broader model family. This distinction matters when a collector compares closely related versions. The original concept is characterised by a lightweight twin-turbo V8 supercar with aerodynamic composite bodywork. Its mechanical layout influenced the body’s overall proportions. The engineering choices reflect the purpose of the full-size vehicle. Changes between road and racing specifications should be understood separately. The miniature preserves the principal external cues of its named version. Wheels, openings and glazing help identify the chosen specification. Engineering and competition The selected paintwork makes this release visually distinct from other references. A miniature is a representation and does not share the mechanical functions of the original. In competition terms, Competition-prepared F40s raced in GT categories, while the standard road car won no factory championship. The designation does not itself establish a race entry for this specific road-car finish. A racing success is attributed to the relevant team, driver and full-size car. Related competition derivatives may differ significantly from production examples. The colour alone does not establish that a specific car took part in a race. Where the subject comes from fiction or cinema, its on-screen exploits are not official results. Legacy This separation preserves the historical meaning of the original model. The Ferrari F40 remains a distinct chapter in its manufacturer’s design history. Its form links the period’s styling to the engineering underneath. The chosen specification gives the collector a more precise version to display. Kyosho presents the subject at 1:18 scale. The replica offers a compact way to appreciate the original design. This Ferrari F40 Yellow 1987 Die-Cast Collection miniature highlights the car’s individual appearance. It brings together automotive history and the pleasure of a carefully chosen display model.
Key Info:
- Brand: Kyosho
- Part No: KS08416Y
- Barcode: 4548565503841
- Scale: 1:18
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