Ferrari 641
Alain Prost's 1990 Ferrari, a fine-handling V12 car that won six races and took the title fight to the penultimate round.
- Power
- 680 bhp
- Est. value
- $410k–$990k
About the Ferrari 641
Developed from the 640 and overseen by Steve Nichols after John Barnard left, the 641 kept the semi-automatic gearbox proven in 1989 and used a 3.5-litre V12 rated at 680 bhp, slightly down on McLaren's Honda V10. It was among the best-handling cars on the grid, and reigning champion Alain Prost, who called it the best car of the year, won five races, including from 13th on the grid in Mexico, while Nigel Mansell won once. At Silverstone Prost persuaded the team to give him Mansell's chassis, which he felt was better, and won with it. The title fight ended when Ayrton Senna collided with Prost at the first corner in Japan, leaving Prost runner-up.
Ferrari 641 specs
The Ferrari 641 produces 680 bhp (507 kW).
| Make | Ferrari |
|---|---|
| Model | 641 |
| Years | 1990 |
| Type | Race car |
| Body style | Open-wheel single-seater |
| Country | Italy |
| Production | About 7 built |
| Engine | 3.5L naturally aspirated V12 (Ferrari Tipo 036/037) |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 3,500 cc (3.5 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 680 bhp (507 kW) at 12,750 rpm |
| Transmission | 7-speed semi-automatic |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
How much is a Ferrari 641 worth?
A typical Ferrari 641 is estimated to be worth $410,000 – $990,000 (about £306,000 – £738,000).
Values are directional estimates for a typical example, not appraisals. Condition, mileage, history and specification all change what a real car is worth. Pound figures use the exchange rate of 3 November 2026. How values are estimated
Ferrari 641 rarity in CarSpot
The Ferrari 641 is a Unicorn card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 100 out of 100. The rarest tier: hypercars, one-offs and cars built in tiny numbers, typically fewer than about 500. A Unicorn card is worth 320 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
Rarity is a collectible game mechanic, not an assessment of real-world scarcity or value.
Ferrari 641 fun facts
- It was the first Formula One car with an effective traction control system, put together in under two weeks and first used at the 1990 Portuguese Grand Prix.
- Of the seven chassis, number 116 was destroyed in testing and number 115 is held by the Museum of Modern Art.
- Tiff Needell drove a 641 on Top Gear in 1995, in a feature where Jeremy Clarkson drove the Ferrari F50 road car.
