Ferrari

Ferrari – Italian company specializing in manufacturing racing and elite cars. Since 1989 is daughter enterprise of Fiat Concern. Headquarters in Maranello (Italy).

Ferrari was founded in 1939 by Enzo Ferrari, famous racer and car investigator of Alfa Romeo automobiles. Initially the company was bearing the name of Auto Avio Costruzioni and was producing various parts and equipment for automobiles. First car made by Ferrari were manufactured with Alfa Romeo name as Enzo Ferrari signed an agreement with Alfa Romeo.

The first automobile which was bearing the name of Ferrari was 125 model, it appeared in 1946. Ferrari 125 had powerful 12-cylinder aluminum engine and reflected the main concept of Enzo Ferrari – to create pure racing car with simple road car comfort. Prancing stallion on yellow plate was adopted by Enzo Ferrari as his company trademark.

In 1947 Ferrari constructed second engine model – 1995 cc, which was installed in new Ferrari 166 model. Next year in 1948 recently appeared Ferrari racing team won in Mille-Milia and Targa-Florio races. In 1949 Ferrari became the triumpher of the same races and added the victory in “24 LeMans” race.

1951 is marked by constructing of Ferrari 340 America with 4.1 engine initially developed for Ferrari GT. In 1953 Ferrari 340 America gained new more powerful engine with 4500 cc and new name- 375 America. The same year later Ferrari introduced 250 Europa with 3.0 engine.
On the whole by 1954 Enzo Ferrari manufactured near 200 exclusive road cars and 250 pure racing cars. Constructing road models Enzo Ferrari collaborated with different car body design ateliers as he desired to produce dissimilar and unlike models.

Nevertheless Ferrari 250 GT of 1954 set the ground for long-term and fruitful cooperation with “Pininfarina” company. Pininfarina managed to build its car bodies better than the rest better than the rest to Ferrari short-base chassis given rear driving-axle was suspended on springs.
Remarkably 250 GT model was manufactured in coupe and cabriole variants; and appeared in 1959 250 GT California manufactured though custom became the example of open 250 GT model sportive type. In 1958 Pininfarina created for 250 GT model new bodies with angular lines. Those new Ferraris were equipped with 12-cylinder and by its imposing exterior inspired enormous might and perfect obedience to its owner’s desires.

375 America Ferrari model as well as the following Super America of 1956 model (there were only 14 cars of Super America issued) were destined for the high and mighty of this world: their exterior design cast the feeling of power and self-confidence.

From 1957 till 1962 modified Ferrari 250 GT California model with rapacious pointed front part and convertible top was manufactured. Its first victory Ferrari 250 GT California obtained in Tourist Trophy race, 1960 at Good Wood racing route.

In fact, the most outstanding models of 60s belong to Ferrari: elegant and popular 250 GTE fastback with 2+2 compartment constructed on 250 GT base; in 1964 on 250 GTE was produced Ferrari 330 GT with 2+2 scheme as well. This Ferrari stood out for original swivel-eyed like headlights and powerful 4.0 engine. Unmatched Ferrari Berlinetta Lusso of 1962, with feminine subtle exterior and impetuous speed of 225 km/h.

In 1967 330GT “2+2” was replaced by 365 GT”2+2” Ferrari model equipped with self-balancing rear suspension and power assisting steering features. In 1971 came new but more severely styled Ferrari 365GT4.

In 1966 Ferrari devised new V12 engine – pure sportive, 4-camed, with two camshafts for each cylinder-head, dry sump lubrication, provided high torque and versatility producing 300 h/p.

In 1968 Ferrari issued legendary Daytona model (365 GTB/4), with front 4.4 V12 engine location, 352 h/p capacity launching this Ferrari model up to 282 km/h. This model though unpretentious and functional in exterior was indeed the fastest car on the time.

In early 1970s Ferrari Dino was constructed in the name of Commendatore’s died son. Ferrari Dino had central located Fiat developed V6 engine though V8 engine too.

Appeared in 1971 Ferrari 365GT4 or Berlinetta Boxer had many racing cars features: its engine was arranged mid horizontally, gearbox – under engine to ensure more reasonable room of car body using. The chassis of Berlinetta Boxer involved racing technologies as well – tubular space frame and other body panels.

Basing on Ferrari 308GT4 and Pininfarina car bodies the company was constructing various elegant models set up with V8 engines. Those Ferraris were thrilling minds and attracting customers till early 80s.

When constructors set up horizontal V12 Boxer engine of Ferrari 512BB on new Testarossa they gained massive heavy car responding to highest demands of racers and “star clients”. Vivid and bright guise of Testarossa designed by Pininfarina was bearing the distillation of advertising spirit and aesthetic sense. Ribbed side air intakes, side radiators instead of front were astonishing features so that many car manufacturers were seeking to copy Ferrari Testarossa. Technical specifications of Testarossa were immaculate the same extent: 5.0 enginewith 4 valves per cylinder produced 390 h/p and enabled the car to reach 274 km/h.

In 1987 company’s founder Enzo Ferrari took the leadership over designer developing team focused on inventing Ferrari F40 model alleged to be the crown of all company ideas and achievements. The roots of Ferrari F40 came from GTO model of 1984 and at first look had many common similar features with Ferrari 308 GTB but in fact F40 brought essential technical innovations including turbo supercharger, lengthwise fitted V-8 engine (on tubular frame, enforced by kevlar bearing panels), extra super power capacity of 478 h/p – all mentioned proved that new F40 preserved from 308 GTB model configuration only.

The body of this Ferrari supermodel was performed of carbon fiber and kevlar; its small inner compartment fully ensured sportive temper of the model as F40 package features didn’t include seats adjustment. Outstanding technical testimonials and no comfort at all mixture was the sense of Ferrari F40 with 1118 kilos weight. Its hard suspension scarcely absorbed road roughness, steering wheel was reacting to any pot-hole and excellent engine provided uncompromising power. Demanding, impetuously violent and attractive – are the main features of Enzo Ferrari last creature – F40.

In autumn, 1992 in Paris Ferrari introduced high-powered rear-drive sportive coupe – 456GT or GTA model, designed by Pininfarina indispensably.
In May, 1994 Ferrari F355 appeared – sportive successor of 348GTB/GTS and the most cheap and popular in Ferrari model line-up designed as well by Pininfarina.

In spring 1995 Ferrari issued Spyder – cabriole model, Berlinetta – coupe body model and GTS – coupe-convertible. F1 modification stood out for racing transmission control. In summer 1997 Berlinetta was put off the production.

July, 20, 1996 is the date of Ferrari Maranello debut. This model designed by Pininfarina car body atelier came as Testarossa/512 successor and was constructed on 456GT base.

Three years after in 1999 Ferrari introduced at Geneva International Auto Show the successor for F355 Berlinetta – 360 Modena model.

In 2003 Ferrari constructed the most imposing and great model of all time dedicated to its founder – Enzo Ferrari and the model gained the name of Enzo. Enzo Ferrari occurred the most powerful car in Europe and was aimed at demonstrating company’s leading positions in car construction proved by wins in Formula 1. Enzo Ferrari – 2-seats sportive automobile with V12 extra powered 650 h/p 6.0 engine can launch this divine car designed traditionally by Pininfarina to 100 km/h speed just in 3.5 sec while 1 km this Enzo Ferrari can pass in 19 sec and top speed is over 350 km/h.
In fact Enzo Ferrari bears many features of F1 bolides – it has streamline body and narrow inner compartment. All important controls including speed shifting arranged at steering wheel. The doors open upward. Enzo was supposed to be produced in 349 numbers of vehicles only and the cars were intended for sale to company’s most true and famous clients at a request in advance. The price for Enzo Ferrari is approximately $1 000 000.
Each car of Ferrari is a genuine legend and Ferrari cars currently have the reputations of fastest, and most expensive in the world standing out for their extra speed, power, acceleration and controllability.