Ferrari is an Italian luxury sports car manufacturer founded by Enzo Ferrari in 1947. The company has a long and storied history in motorsports and has become one of the most iconic and recognizable automotive brands in the world.
Enzo Ferrari had previously worked for the Alfa Romeo racing team and founded Scuderia Ferrari, a racing team that competed in various motorsports events. In 1947, he decided to start his own car company and began producing road cars in addition to race cars.
Ferrari quickly gained a reputation for building high-performance sports cars, and its success in motorsports helped to cement its reputation as a top-tier automotive brand. The company has won numerous championships in various motorsports categories, including Formula One, where it has won 16 Constructors' Championships and 15 Drivers' Championships.
Ferrari has also produced some of the most iconic sports cars in history, including the Ferrari 250 GTO, Ferrari Testarossa, and Ferrari F40. The company has also developed advanced technology, such as the use of carbon fiber in its construction, and has collaborated with other companies to produce limited edition models, such as the Ferrari Enzo, developed in partnership with Maserati.
Today, Ferrari continues to produce high-performance sports cars and has expanded into other areas, such as clothing and accessories. Its cars remain some of the most sought-after and exclusive vehicles in the world, with a waiting list for new models that can be years long.
Overview of some of Ferrari's most notable models:
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Ferrari 125 S (1947): Ferrari's first car, featuring a 1.5-liter V12 engine and a top speed of 89 mph.
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Ferrari 250 GT (1954-1964): A series of high-performance grand tourers that included the iconic Ferrari 250 GTO.
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Ferrari 275 GTB (1964-1968): A front-engined V12 sports car with a top speed of 165 mph.
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Ferrari Daytona (1968-1973): A mid-engined V12 sports car with a top speed of 174 mph.
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Ferrari Testarossa (1984-1991): A mid-engined sports car with a distinctive design and a top speed of 180 mph.
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Ferrari F40 (1987-1992): A mid-engined supercar with a top speed of 201 mph.
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Ferrari F50 (1995-1997): A limited-edition supercar with a V12 engine and a top speed of 202 mph.
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Ferrari Enzo (2002-2004): A limited-edition supercar with a V12 engine and a top speed of 217 mph.
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Ferrari 458 Italia (2009-2015): A mid-engined sports car with a top speed of 202 mph.
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Ferrari LaFerrari (2013-2015): A hybrid hypercar with a V12 engine and a top speed of 217 mph.
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Ferrari 488 GTB (2015-2019): A mid-engined sports car with a twin-turbo V8 engine and a top speed of 205 mph.
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Ferrari SF90 Stradale (2019-present): A plug-in hybrid supercar with a combined power output of over 1,000 horsepower and a top speed of 211 mph.
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