Ferrari - A Brief History

Originally known as Auto Avio Costruzioni, Ferrari is an Italian luxury sports car manufacturer. It was founded by Enzo Ferrari in 1939. Initially, it produced pure racing cars, and later branched into the Gran Turismo market. The company has become one of the most well-known brands in the world.

The brand name is derived from the ancient Italian word ferraro, which means blacksmith. The brand is a symbol of Italian excellence and pride. Its logo is a prancing horse that has a long history. It was inspired by Count Francesco Baracca, an Italian war hero. During World War I, he painted a horse on the side of a biplane.

The original Ferrari road cars were two-seat front-engined V12s. These vehicles were extremely exclusive, and only available to wealthy motorsports enthusiasts. The most expensive Ferraris are the 812 Superfast and the mid-engined F8 Spider. It takes about three seconds to hit 60 mph in the 488 GTB.

In the 1960s, clients often customized their own vehicles. The company abandoned the practice after the F355. Its first mid-engined Ferrari was the Dino. In the 1980s and 1990s, most Ferraris used a "Dino" layout.

In the 1990s, Ferrari introduced a new letter to begin all of its models, the "F." Its most recent model is the 488 GTB. It can reach 125 mph in five seconds. It also comes with 560 pound-feet of torque.

Its engine has a flat-plane 180-degree crankshaft, which alternates between cylinder banks to produce a smooth sound. Its sounds are unique on the road and on the racetrack.