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Enzo Ferrari founded Scuderia Ferrari in 1929 as a racing team for Alfa Romeo, but he did not build road cars under his own name until after World War II. The first Ferrari-badged automobile, the 125 S, was completed in 1947 with a V12 engine designed by Gioacchino Colombo.
Ferrari road cars have always existed to fund the racing program. That relationship between track and road is central to the brand identity, and it has produced some of the most celebrated sports cars in history, from the 250 GTO to the F40 to the LaFerrari.
The company remains based in Maranello, Italy, and continues to compete in Formula One, where it is the oldest and most successful team in the championship.
The 125 S V12 (1947) was a 1.5-liter engine that produced 118 hp at 7,000 rpm, an unusually high specific output for its time.
The 250 GTO (1962) used advanced aerodynamics and weight reduction to dominate GT racing, becoming one of the most valuable collector cars in the world.
The Ferrari 355 F1 (1997) was one of the first production cars to use paddle shifters derived directly from Formula One, bringing race technology to road cars.
LaFerrari (2013) combined a naturally aspirated V12 with HY-KERS hybrid assist, producing 963 hp while maintaining the character of a traditional Ferrari.
Enzo Ferrari founded the racing team in Modena, initially preparing and racing Alfa Romeo cars.
The first car to carry the Ferrari name, the 125 S, completed its first road test with a 1.5-liter V12.
One of the most celebrated sports cars ever built, the 250 GTO dominated GT racing and is now among the most valuable Ferraris at auction.
The LaFerrari hybrid hypercar combined a 789 hp V12 with a 161 hp electric motor for 963 total horsepower.
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