Learn about the history of the most important and oldest Italian companies in the field of manufacturing Ferrari cars.
Ferrari is an Italian luxury brand that produces sports cars, supercars, and racing cars.
Ferrari is the oldest surviving and most successful Formula One team, having competed in every season of the World Championship since the 1950 Formula One season.
The company was founded by Enzo Ferrari in 1929 as Auto Avio Costruzioni and made its first car, the Tipo 125 F1, in 1947.
It is listed on the Borsa Italiana and is part of the FTSE MIB index.
The company's motto is: "Innovation and creativity".
This philosophy has been constant since the founder's death in 1988.
The company has produced more than 10,000 cars which are sold in over 60 countries worldwide.
The company also produces several other products including bicycles (Cavallino), watches (Ferrari Store), leather goods, wine, and two sports teams: Scuderia Ferrari and Alfa Romeo F1 Team.
The company was founded by Enzo Ferrari in 1929 as Auto Avio Costruzioni to build V12 aircraft engines for airplanes during World War II.
The company grew quickly after World War II with its involvement in racing activities before moving into road cars and ultimately being moved back under the control of the Fiat Group.
Founder of the Italian company Ferrari.
Enzo Ferrari was an Italian racing car driver and founder of the Italian company Ferrari.
Born in 1898 in Modena, Italy, he started as a race car driver for Alfa Romeo.
He began racing in 1910 and won his first race in 1914. He then went on to win seven Grand Prix races before World War I broke out.
When the war ended, he joined forces with Alfa Romeo's chief designer Vittorio Jano and other racing drivers to form a new company called Scuderia Ferrari.
This company created race cars for drivers like Tazio Nuvolari and Alberto Ascari.
Ferrari also competed in motorboat racing during this period, as well as car races such as the Mille Miglia—a race that took place over 1,000 miles from Brescia to Rome (and back again) every year between 1927 and 1957—and the Targa Florio— an open road circuit race held on Sicily's mountainous roads since 1906 until 1973 when it was canceled due to safety concerns after three fatal accidents occurred within two years (one of which was caused by Enzo himself).
One of Enzo's greatest feats was winning the 24 hours of Le Man's endurance
The best Ferrari cars.
Ferrari cars are a staple of the automotive industry.
Here are some of the best models, in no particular order: Ferrari 458 Italia The Ferrari 458 Italia is one of the most popular modern Ferraris. It has a 4.5L V8 engine and can reach speeds of up to 202 miles per hour.
Ferrari F355 Berlinetta The Ferrari F355 Berlinetta is another popular choice among Ferrari owners.
It has a 3.5L V8 engine and can reach speeds of up to 188 miles per hour.
Ferrari California T The Ferrari California T is another great option—it offers drivers an impressive 449 horsepower and can reach speeds of up to 190 miles per hour.
