I love the new 8 stud wide LEGO Speed Champions sets and I am so pleased that the theme has revisited some of the older models that they produced in 6 stud wide, especially this Ferrari F40 model.

There is definitely more detail compared to the original and I really liked the nice parts usage (NPU) of spoons as wing mirrors as well as the hidden nod to the Italian flag colours on the underside of the vehicle.

Overall the build used some excellent SNOT (Studs Not On Top) techniques which made the build experience more interesting in particular with the rear window canopy.

The model is reliant on some stickers but not too heavily as there were some printed tiles too especially the main tile with the Ferrari badge on the front, which I found to be a nice touch.

I would have given this model 5 stars but unfortunately my set came with a couple of mistakes. 1. The front windscreen had a couple of noticeable scratches on it, and 2. One of the rear light 1x1 tiles had misaligned printing which looks a bit odd (See photos).

Apart from these issue the set looks really nice on display and also has relatively good playability and is fairly robust when picked up and moved about. I’d definitely recommend for automotive fans and collectors.

I love all of it but one thing I noticed was that the fronts a little off. I dont understand why there are two obvious holes on the front. I guess they are for the lights but I think that having those holes dont help it and I think that it could have been covered with a clear 1x2 slope brick or something like that to help the shape. Also the middle group of blocks dont line up very good. Though that may have been the best I guess but the flip up headlight stickers are hard to line up. Though overall it is a great product thats just my opinion on the front end. I may try to fix/add a clear block to change the shape.

I think you should add these bricks: ID:
6187572/26604 X2 and have them replace the 1x1 piece that is similar on page 69
I also had to make the piece on the side farther out to fit the next step
Then on top of that add a 1x2 sloping block like
ID: 4548180/85984
OR
I dont have the pieces but maybe doing
ID: 6390749/80178 and ID: 6390748/80177 would make the slope better im not sure

Where to start with this monstrosity, everything is wrong about this kit. The obvious narrow windows on the windscreen, the gaps in the doors, the chunky wing, the boring design that had been done well with the 6 wide years ago. The biggest offender is the lack of headlights that ruin the side profile and make this entire kit look rushed, incomplete and something no one wanted.

All mocs and alternate builds are better than this, and we didn't need it. Simple design changes in the brainstorming area should have been obvious and missed opportunity for Ferrari to have another iconic kit.

This last tier of speed champions is the worst of the year, and I love lego so it doesn't give me any joy in bashing something I care about. This is just not what I expect from my favorite company

Suitability:very good
Quality:nice
Performance:good

The LEGO Ferrari F40 (set 10362) is an amazing build for your son! With 1,158 pieces, it’s a fun challenge that will keep him engaged and proud of the result. The set brings the famous Ferrari F40 to life with cool details like the V8 engine, opening doors, and sleek red design. It’s a great way to practice patience and focus while building something super impressive. Once it’s done, it’ll make an awesome display piece. Perfect for any LEGO or car enthusiast!