How many Ferrari models are currently in production?

Ferrari's lineup includes 53 models across their history, though not all are in current production. Today they focus on exclusive sports cars and their newer SUV segment. The range spans from classic mid-engine sports cars to modern hypercars and the Purosangue SUV. Each model represents decades of engineering philosophy and racing heritage.

When was Ferrari founded and where is it based?

Enzo Ferrari founded the company in 1947 in Maranello, Italy, though he'd been building race cars since the 1930s. Maranello became the heart of Ferrari—their headquarters, factory, and spiritual home all in one place. The location has remained unchanged for over 75 years, making it one of the most iconic automotive facilities in the world.

What is Ferrari's signature technology or engineering philosophy?

Mid-engine placement and naturally aspirated engines defined Ferrari for decades. They pioneered V12 powerplants and rear-wheel-drive dynamics that became their hallmark. Recently, they've embraced turbocharging and hybrid technology while maintaining that raw, mechanical connection between driver and machine that makes Ferraris feel alive.

Does Ferrari make electric vehicles?

Ferrari hasn't released a fully electric car yet, though they've experimented with hybrid technology. The 296 GTB combines a turbocharged V6 with electric motors for 819 horsepower. A fully electric Ferrari is coming—the brand confirmed plans for an EV, likely arriving in the mid-2020s. They're taking their time to get it right.

What is Ferrari's most popular or iconic model?

The 250 GT series defined the brand in the 1950s-60s, but the F40 and F430 became modern icons. Today, the F8 Tributo is their most accessible supercar, while the LaFerrari represents their hypercar pinnacle. The recently launched Purosangue is reshaping what Ferrari means to a new generation of buyers.

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Ferrari – Technical Specifications & Model History

Since 1947, Ferrari has built racing machines first and road cars second—a philosophy that hasn't wavered in nearly eight decades. Enzo Ferrari understood one thing perfectly: speed matters more than comfort, everything else is negotiable. What sets them apart isn't volume or marketing hype, but deliberate restraint—roughly 10,000 cars annually, each one carrying the obsession of engineers who believe they're crafting something sacred.

FoundedSeptember 18, 1947Enzo Ferrari

GroupStellantis

HeadquartersMaranello, Emilia-RomagnaItaly

Models in the Catalog53

Annual production~14,000 vehicles

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166Sports car

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generation: 1962–1964
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generation: 1957–1961
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generation: 1989–1995
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About Ferrari

Enzo Ferrari built his first car in 1947, but the obsession started years earlier. A racing driver turned engineer who understood one thing perfectly: speed matters more than comfort. Everything else is negotiable. He founded Scuderia Ferrari in Maranello, Italy—a tiny workshop that would become the most storied name in automotive history. From day one, this wasn't about selling cars to wealthy collectors. Racing came first. Road cars existed mainly to fund the real passion: winning on the track. That philosophy hasn't changed in nearly eight decades.

What separates Ferrari from every other luxury brand? Restraint, oddly enough. They don't chase volume like Porsche or Mercedes. Production stays deliberately limited—roughly 10,000 cars annually across the entire lineup. Each engine is hand-assembled by a single technician who signs their work. Think about that for a moment. Your car's heart bears someone's signature. The brand sits at the absolute pinnacle of performance hierarchy, where a mid-range model still pushes 600 horsepower and costs more than most houses. Their technology obsession borders on irrational—carbon fiber monocoques, hybrid powertrains, active aerodynamics. Ferrari doesn't compromise. They innovate or they disappear.

Today's lineup spans from pure track weapons to family-focused grand tourers. The sedans like the 612 offer surprising practicality for those needing rear seats. The Purosangue SUV broke tradition entirely—their first high-rider—proving even legends evolve. Hybrid technology appears in models like the 296 GTB, bridging tradition with modern efficiency demands. And then there's the electrified future, already arriving. Fifty-three models in our catalog span from the legendary 250 TR to tomorrow's technology. This is Ferrari: uncompromising, exclusive, relentlessly forward. Pure passion with horsepower.

History

Enzo Ferrari didn't start out building road cars. In 1947, he founded Scuderia Ferrari in Maranello, Italy—a racing operation, pure and simple. The man was obsessed with competition, with winning, with pushing machines to their absolute limit. Everything else came second. But here's the thing: those racing cars needed to be funded somehow, and that's where road cars entered the picture. Not as a passion project. As a necessity. Enzo famously said he built cars to finance his racing team, not the other way around.

The early years were brutal. Enzo had already been fired from Alfa Romeo's racing division—a humiliation that never left him—so Maranello became his second chance, his redemption. The 250 TR dominated international racing in the late 1950s. Then came the 250 GT Lusso—a car so beautiful it made grown men weep. These weren't just fast machines. They were rolling sculptures, each one a masterpiece of Italian craftsmanship and raw mechanical honesty. Competition was everything. Money was secondary.

The 275 GTB/4 Berlinetta changed everything in 1966. Suddenly, Ferrari wasn't just a racing brand anymore—it was becoming a legitimate exotic car manufacturer. The mid-engine revolution transformed the whole industry. Other manufacturers scrambled to catch up. By the 1970s, Ferrari had proven it could compete on road and track simultaneously. The Dino 246 GT arrived as something radical: an affordable Ferrari. Not cheap. Affordable. Entry-level for the ultra-wealthy. It democratized the brand without diluting it. Think about that for a second.

Then the 1980s hit, and Enzo was still running things at an age when most men had retired decades earlier. The Testarossa became a symbol of that decade's excess—exactly what the world needed, or maybe what it deserved. The F430 represented a new era of technical sophistication. By the 2010s, the brand had survived Enzo's death, corporate ownership changes, and constant reinvention. The LaFerrari in 2013 proved the brand could lead again, not follow. Hybrid technology, cutting-edge aerodynamics, and a price tag that made supercars look reasonable.

Today's Ferrari looks different. The Purosangue SUV arrived in 2023—controversial, yet undeniably Ferrari. The 296 GTB blends tradition with turbocharged efficiency. Enzo would hate some of these decisions. He'd probably love the racing heritage they still carry. The company's exploring electric lineup options for the future. Electrification wasn't optional anymore. It was inevitable. But Ferrari will make it thrilling anyway—that's what they do.

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12Cilindri 166 250 GT Lusso 250 GTO 250 TR 275 GTB/4 Berlinetta

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Technical overview of Ferrari models

Segment	Models	Performance	Drive	Features
Segment Coupe	Models 166, 250 GT Lusso, 250 GTO, 275 GTB/4 Berlinetta, 288 GTO, 296 GTB, 328, 348, 360, 365 GTS Daytona, 400, 412, 456, 458, 488, 512 BB, 512 M, 512 TR, 550, 575M, 599, 612, 812, Dino 206 GT, Dino 208/308 GT4, Dino 246 GT, Enzo, F12 Berlinetta, F355, F40, F430, F8, LaFerrari, Mondial, Roma, SF90 Stradale, SF90 XX, Testarossa	Performance 90 - 963 PS	Drive RWD, 4x4	Features F1-Trac, E-Diff, Carbon Ceramic Brakes, Side Slip Control
Segment Cabrio	Models 296 GTS, California, F355, F430, Mondial, Portofino	Performance 240 - 830 PS	Drive RWD	Features Retractable Hard Top, F1-Trac, E-Diff, Carbon Ceramic Brakes
Segment Targa	Models 328, 348, 599, Daytona SP3	Performance 270 - 840 PS	Drive RWD	Features Carbon Fiber Targa Top, F1-Trac, E-Diff, Magnetorheological Dampers
Segment Speedster	Models 360, Monza SP1, Monza SP2	Performance 400 - 810 PS	Drive RWD	Features Carbon Fiber Aero Package, F1-Trac, E-Diff, Track Telemetry
Segment Roadster	Models 166, 250 TR, 348, 458, 488, 550, 575M, 812, F50, F8, FXX K, LaFerrari, Roma, SF90 Stradale, SF90 XX, Testarossa	Performance 110 - 963 PS	Drive RWD, 4x4	Features F1-Trac, KERS, E-Diff, Carbon Ceramic Brakes
Segment Suv 5 doors	Models Purosangue	Performance 725 PS	Drive 4x4	Features 4RM-S AWD, Manettino, Active Suspension, Carbon Ceramic Brakes
Segment Coupe	Models 12Cilindri, 308 GTB/GTS, F80	Performance 255 - 1200 PS	Drive RWD, 4x4	Features F1-Trac, E-Diff, Carbon Ceramic Brakes, Side Slip Control
Segment Cabrio	Models 12Cilindri	Performance 830 PS	Drive RWD	Features Retractable Hard Top, F1-Trac, E-Diff, Carbon Ceramic Brakes
Segment Hatchback 3 door	Models FF, GTC4 Lusso	Performance 610 - 690 PS	Drive 4x4, RWD	Features 4RM AWD, Manettino, PTU, Carbon Ceramic Brakes
Segment Targa	Models 308 GTB/GTS	Performance 240 PS	Drive RWD	Features Targa Top, F1-Trac, E-Diff, Magnetorheological Dampers

The Bottom Line

Ferrari — ninety-seven years in, and they still get it right. They build machines that make your heart skip. Not because of marketing, not because of prestige, but because every car that leaves Maranello carries the obsession of people who genuinely believe they're crafting something sacred. That's rare. Think about it — most manufacturers chase trends, chase profits, chase whatever's fashionable this quarter. Ferrari chases perfection, and it shows. Sure, they've evolved — SUV models now sit alongside the traditional mid-engine berlinettas, and electric power is coming whether we like it or not. But the soul? Intact. That's what separates them from everyone else.

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Frequently asked questions about Ferrari

Ferrari's got 53 models in their catalog spanning decades. Not all in production right now, obviously—some are classics you'll only see in museums or private collections. Today they're focused on what they do best: exclusive, high-performance machines. You've got your traditional mid-engine sports cars, the hypercars like the LaFerrari, and then there's the Purosangue—their first SUV, which honestly surprised everyone. Check out their SUV models if you want to see where they're heading. Each one's engineered to be exclusive. That's the Ferrari way.

Enzo Ferrari started the company in 1947. Before that? He was building race cars under the Alfa Romeo banner since the '30s. But 1947—that's when he went independent in Maranello, a small town in northern Italy's Emilia-Romagna region. And here's what's wild: they're still there. Same location. Over 75 years of continuous operation in the same place. Most manufacturers move, expand elsewhere, spread production around the globe. Not Ferrari. Maranello is Ferrari. The factory, the test track, the museum—it's all woven into the town's identity. You can't separate the brand from that place. It's not just a headquarters. It's a pilgrimage site for anyone who loves cars.

Mid-engine, rear-wheel drive—that's Ferrari's DNA. Enzo believed the engine belonged behind the driver, not in front, and that philosophy stuck for nearly every model they've built. The V12? That's their signature. Twelve cylinders, naturally aspirated, screaming to 9,000 RPM. Pure mechanical theater. No computers between you and chaos. That changed, though. The F8 brought turbos. The 296 GTB went hybrid—V6 plus electric motor. Sounds like betrayal? It's not. They kept what matters: the connection, the response, the feeling that the car's alive under your hands. That's the real Ferrari signature. Not displacement. Emotion.

Not yet. No full-electric Ferrari on the road. But they're working on it—confirmed. The company's being cautious, which makes sense. You can't just slap batteries into a sports car and call it done. The 296 GTB shows they're serious about electrification. That car's a hybrid—V6 turbo plus electric motor, 819 horsepower total. It works. Drives like a Ferrari should. But a pure electric? That's different territory. Instant torque, different weight distribution, no engine sound—everything changes. They're developing one, expected mid-2020s. Check their electric vehicle plans for updates. They'll get there. Ferrari doesn't rush legacy decisions.

That's complicated. Depends on era. The 250 TR? Legendary. That's the car that won Le Mans, dominated the '50s. The F430 defined the 2000s. But if we're talking what people actually know, what they see on the street? The F8 Tributo. It's their volume supercar—relatively speaking. 710 horsepower, gorgeous proportions, sounds like heaven. Then there's the LaFerrari, the hybrid hypercar that proved they could compete with McLaren and Porsche at the absolute top. But honestly? The Purosangue might be the most important. First SUV. Controversial? Sure. But it's bringing Ferrari to buyers who never thought they'd own one. That's changing the game.

Source: Ferrari S.p.A. (official), Ministero dei Trasporti (Italy), Wikipedia, ANFIA (Associazione Nazionale Filiera Italiana Automotive), Museo Enzo Ferrari·Last updated 2026-02-20