SP40 Restomod Is Built Around The One Ford That Edsel Actually Got Right

Key Points:

• The SP40 Speedster from Argentine company SP40 Restomod pays tribute to Edsel Ford’s iconic 1934 Model 40 Special Speedster, celebrating his genuine car enthusiast legacy rather than the later sedan flop bearing his name.
• The car debuted in Miami and is available for customer orders, featuring a carbon fiber body weighing 1,190 kg, maintaining the original's long, flowing proportions and low stance.
• Powered by a Ford Mustang Coyote 5.0-liter V8 engine delivering over 480 hp and paired with a five-speed manual transmission, the SP40 rides on a custom chassis with independent double-wishbone suspension and adjustable coilovers.
• Each SP40 Speedster is bespoke and built to order, allowing owners to customize trim and design details, emphasizing an analog, mechanical driving experience in contrast to modern digitally focused cars.
• The SP40 aims not to simply recreate history but to "awaken it," combining classic design with modern engineering to offer a unique, emotional driving experience reminiscent of vintage roadsters.