Ferrari is all about luxury, exclusivity, and the finest performance– the roar of a Ferrari V12 engine speaks a language all its own – part symphony, part war cry, pure automotive soul.
Since 1947, when Enzo Ferrari first opened his factory doors in Maranello, Italy, these red rockets have been making car lovers weak in the knees.
As of 2024, the Ferrari co is worth $87.22 billion, sitting at the top in the luxury cars segment. The allure of Ferrari is evident in the staggering fact that 15 out of the 20 highest auction prices for cars are Ferraris! This is the type of legacy that no other brand could ever achieve.
Be it the 125 S or the very recent F80, Ferraris sell out before they’re even announced, Ferrari doesn’t just build cars – they craft dreams in Rosso Corsa red.
Here are the ten finest prancing horses to ever leave the stable…
1. Ferrari 250 GTO (1962-1964)
The Ferrari 250 GTO is unarguably considered by many the greatest vintage Ferrari ever made. With only 36 units ever built, it’s also one of the rarest.
It features a Tipo 168/62 Colombo V12 engine, a 3.0-liter powerplant that gives out 300 horsepower covering 0-60 mph in a mere 6.1 seconds with a top speed of 177 mph. What made the 250 GT particularly incredible was that you could take it to the track as well as the regular road. It also looked really beautiful with great styling.
The 250 GTO became super famous and super valuable since only a couple of them are in existence and the public’s affection for this legendary Ferrari is beyond any popularity of newer or older models.
In 2018, a 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO was sold at an auction for an absurd amount of $70 million and sitting with the crown being the most expensive production car ever sold.
2. FERRARI F40 (1987–1992)
The Ferrari F40 was made to celebrate the company’s 40th anniversary, and it was one of the last cars to be personally approved by Enzo Ferrari before his death making this model more iconic.
Its aggressive, low-slung design became the epitome of Ferrari’s brand identity and it quickly became the poster car for a generation.
The Ferrari F40 was also the first one to cross 200 mph and also the first Ferrari that people could drive on regular roads. The car has a powerful engine (a 2.9-litre twin-turbocharged V8) that gives it 471 horsepower. It will go from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.8 seconds.
Ferrari also wanted to make the F40 a limited edition car and the plan was to make only 400 of them, but the craze and demand were so high, that they ended up making over 1300. Even today, the F40 is considered one of the most iconic Ferraris ever made.
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3. FERRARI ENZO (2002-2004)
A special car named after the company’s founder, Ferrari Enzo was one of the most advanced cars of its time using technology from Formula One racing. This includes brakes made from a mix of carbon fiber and a hard material called silicon carbide and a gear-changing system like the ones used in F1 cars.
The Enzo features a 6.0-litre V12 engine producing 660 bhp, which can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.4 seconds.
They only made 400 of these cars making it the hardest Ferraris to find in the world, if it comes in an auction, it will easily be sold for over $3 million.
When they first started selling the Enzo, you could only buy one if you were already a Ferrari customer and had bought a Ferrari F40 or a Ferrari F50 before. This shows how legendary the Enzo was in its time and it still holds its position.
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4. FERRARI LAFERRARI (2013–2015)
Launched in 2013 to celebrate Ferrari’s 70th anniversary, this car is special and Ferrari is still to surpass this legendary model in terms of everything – performance, exclusivity, technology.
Only 499 of these cars were made, and they’re now worth almost twice what they cost new. The big 6.3-liter V12 engine in this car is one of the scariest and most powerful ever sold to regular buyers.
Not to mention, it was the first Ferrari to feature a hybrid powertrain, along with the most advanced aerodynamics and a unique active suspension system that helps to improve handling and stability, and it was considered the most advanced vehicle Ferrari has ever built.
Today’s market worth of LaFerrari is around $3 Million, auction price is even higher. A 2017 LaFerrari Aperta (convertible version) was sold for around $5 Million. The last LaFerrari Aperta convertible was sold for nearly $10 million at auction.
5. Ferrari 288 GTO (1984–1987)
Under the cold shadow of its legendary 250 GTO with the mania of collectors for vintage Ferraris having reached fever pitch, the company’s contemporary offerings had grown soft, drifting from the raw, racing DNA that built the prancing horse legend.
The Old Man of Maranello wouldn’t stand for this drift toward comfort. With Ferrari’s soul at stake, Enzo knew he needed something revolutionary – a car that would reconnect Ferrari with its racing roots while blazing a path into the future – the Ferrari 288 GTO.
Originally developed for the purpose of Group B circuit racing, but when that class was canceled, Ferrari decided to make it an exclusive supercar instead. Also, the original plan was to bring out only 200 units, but after it sold out, another 72 were assembled.
The 288 GTO was powered by a 2.9-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine equipped with a pair of robust turbochargers, propelling the GTO to an impressive 400 hp and a top speed of 200 mph.
6. Ferrari 308 GTS (1977-1980)
Even though it didn’t pack Enzo’s beloved 12 cylinders, the 308 GTB proudly wore the Ferrari badge – a business decision by parent company Fiat that turned out to be pure gold.
The GTB was a complete package: stunning looks, impressive performance, and at just two-thirds the price of a Berlinetta Boxer, it still had that coveted prancing horse on its nose. No surprise it became the greatest seller.
The 308 quickly became Ferrari’s best-selling model, holding that crown until the 360 Modena took over in the early 2000s. From 1975 to 1985, Ferrari sold more than 12,000 units across three variants: the GTB coupe, the GTS with its removable targa roof, and the QV, meaning four valves per cylinder in Italian).
It came with a 2.9-liter, 255-horsepower V8 engine with four twin-choke Weber carburetors and a 5-speed manual transmission powering the rear.
When the 308 evolved into the slightly more powerful 328 in 1985, another 7,412 cars found homes before production ended in 1988. With so many made, finding one today isn’t the challenge – picking the right version is.
7. Ferrari Testarossa (1984–1991)
The Testarossa was a two-door coupé that premiered at the 1984 Paris Auto Show. The Testarossa became the top car for famous people in the showiest decade after the war, both because of and despite its real driving abilities.
It was so popular that almost 10,000 units of this model were sold out, making it not only one of the greatest Ferraris ever made, but one of the most mass-produced in history.
The Testarossa had a 4.9-liter engine from Ferrari’s Boxer-12 series, which was basically a flat V12. It could generate 390 horsepower and usually took 5.2 seconds to go from 0 to 60 miles per hour. All versions of the Testarossa were available with a rear-mounted, five-speed manual transmission.
Postered on the walls of car enthusiasts around the world, the Testarossa played a pivotal role in elevating Ferrari to global recognition.
8. Ferrari F50 (1995–1997)
A follow-up to the F40, the F50 was released to celebrate Ferrari’s 50th anniversary. It may not have reached the same level of success as the F40, but the Ferrari F50 remains a true masterpiece in the automotive world showcasing Ferrari’s unparalleled racing expertise and craftsmanship.
The F50 also had a six-speed gearbox instead of a semi-auto to make it a step better than the F40. With only 349 units of the car assembled, the F50 is also extremely rare.
It featured a 4.7-liter naturally aspirated V12 engine derived from the 1990 Ferrari 641 Formula 1 car, producing 513 horsepower. With a top speed of 202 mph and can go from 0-60 mph in the time of 3.8 seconds.
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9. Ferrari 812 GTS (2019- 2023)
Let’s talk about a recent Ferrari that is luxury, and sexy and it’s my favorite Ferrari after the classic Ferrari Enzo.
Ferrari calls the 812 GTS the ‘strongest convertible car available for sale’. It has a very powerful 6.5-litre V12 engine that produces an impressive 800 horsepower (which is why it has an ‘8’ in its name).
This engine also generates a huge amount of torque (718 Nm), and interestingly, 80% of this torque can be accessed when the engine is running at just 3,500 rpm.
The GTS is about 120 kg heavier than the 812 Superfast but it’s still very fast because it only weighs 1,625 kg when it’s empty. According to Ferrari, it can go from 0 to 62 mph in less than 3 seconds, and from 0 to 124 mph in just 8.3 seconds.
10. Ferrari Monza SP1/2 (2019–2022)
The design is inspired by the 1954 Ferrari Monza which was a banger and every ones favorite in top races worldwide.
Ferrari made two special cars called the Monza SP1 and SP2 in 2018. They’re part of a group of cars Ferrari calls “Icona,” which means they look old but work like new cars.
In today’s time, the Monza SP1 and SP2 models have become a symbol of Ferrari’s excellent engineering skills and simplicity. The front part of the car is made from a single piece, which gives it smooth lines that start from the very front of the car. The design focuses so much on smoothness that there are no external door handles.
It’s just incredible how much Ferrari is dedicated and still dominating the market making the car look perfect and uninterrupted.
Final Words
These 10 Ferraris are some of the most famous and important cars Ferrari has ever made. They show how Ferrari has changed over time, from the old sports cars of the 1950s and 1960s to the super-fast cars we see today.
All of these Ferraris have made a big impact on the car world. They’ve inspired other car makers, and excited car fans, and shown what’s possible when you try to make the best car you can.
Even people who don’t know much about cars often recognize a Ferrari when they see one, and that’s because these famous models have helped make Ferrari one of the most well-known car brands in the world.
