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The 250 GTO. The F40. The Enzo. LaFerrari. Ferrari is the brand every other supercar maker is measured against.

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Ferrari is the most culturally important supercar brand in the world. Founded by Enzo Ferrari in 1939 as Auto Avio Costruzioni and renamed Ferrari S.p.A. in 1947, the company has been the benchmark for Italian high-performance road and race cars for nearly 80 years. The brand competitive heritage runs continuously through Formula One (Ferrari is the oldest and most successful F1 constructor), endurance racing (multiple Le Mans wins), and various GT and sports car series. The road car catalog reads like a list of automotive milestones. The 250 GTO of 1962-1964 is widely considered the most valuable road car ever produced; clean examples have sold for over $70 million. The Daytona of the late 1960s. The 308 of the 1970s and 1980s (the original Magnum P.I. car). The F40 of 1987 (Enzo Ferrari last car, released for the company 40th anniversary). The 355, 360, 430, and 458 mid-engine V8 lineage. The 550 Maranello front-engine V12 grand tourer. The Enzo of 2002. The 599 GTB Fiorano. The LaFerrari hybrid hypercar of 2013. The current SF90 hybrid and 12Cilindri. The modern Ferrari lineup is divided between V8 mid-engine cars (the 296 GTB hybrid V6, the 488 and earlier 458 represent the mid-engine V8 line that recently transitioned to hybrid V6), V12 front-engine grand tourers (12Cilindri, 812 Superfast), the Roma and Portofino series (entry-level grand tourers), and the Purosangue (Ferrari first SUV-shaped vehicle, released in 2023). On WhipJury, Ferrari submissions are rare but always carry weight in voting. The most common are 458 Italias, F430s, 360 Modenas, and the occasional 488 or modern car. Classic Ferraris (308 GTB, 328, Testarossa) appear occasionally in restored or restomod form.

Top Ferrari cars on WhipJury

Ferrari F8 Tributo
Ferrari F8 Tributo#1
Whip Score: 1204
More than you can afford pal, Ferrari
More than you can afford pal, Ferrari#2
Whip Score: 1203

Ferrari models we cover

250 GTO
250 GTO
275 GTB
275 GTB
288 GTO
288 GTO
296
296
308
308
328
328
348
348
355
355
360
360
430
430
458
458
488
488
599
599
612
612
812
812
California
California
Daytona
Daytona
Dino
Dino
Enzo
Enzo
F40
F40
F50
F50
F8
F8
GTC4Lusso
GTC4Lusso
LaFerrari
LaFerrari
Portofino
Portofino
Purosangue
Purosangue
Roma
Roma
SF90
SF90
Testarossa
Testarossa

The mid-engine V8 lineage

308/328 (1975-1989). The first true Ferrari mid-engine V8 production line. The 308 GTB of Magnum P.I. fame, the 308 GT4 (the often-forgotten 2+2 variant), and the more refined 328 are the full lineup.

348 (1989-1995). First Ferrari with a transverse-mounted V8. Mixed reception (the chassis was criticized for snap oversteer).

355 (1994-1999). Major refresh. 5-valves-per-cylinder, 8,250 rpm redline, F1 transmission optional. The 355 is widely considered the connoisseur Ferrari V8.

360 Modena (1999-2005). Aluminum chassis, more refined V8, dual-clutch F1 transmission. The 360 Challenge Stradale is the track-focused variant and a cult favorite.

430 (2004-2009). Bigger 4.3 liter V8, 483 horsepower. The 430 Scuderia (2007) is the most respected variant.

458 Italia (2009-2015). Naturally aspirated 4.5 liter V8 making 562 horsepower, 9,000 rpm redline. The 458 Speciale (2013) is widely considered the peak of the naturally aspirated V8 era.

488 (2015-2019). First turbocharged V8 since the F40. 3.9 liter twin-turbo, 661 horsepower. The 488 Pista is the focused variant.

F8 (2019-2022) and 296 GTB (2021-present). Final V8 (F8) and current V6 hybrid (296). The mid-engine line has moved to hybrid V6 going forward.

Ferrari on WhipJury

Ferrari submissions reliably do well in voting. The 458 Italia and 458 Speciale are the most submitted modern Ferraris. F430s appear regularly. Older 360 Modenas and even 348s in restored form represent good entry points to Ferrari ownership. Classic 308s and Testarossas have devoted followings.

Frequently asked questions about Ferrari

What is the most legendary Ferrari?
The 250 GTO has the strongest case overall, backed by motorsport pedigree, design, rarity (only 39 made), and auction values. The F40 is the modern halo equivalent. The Enzo and LaFerrari are the modern-era hypercar entries. Each represents a different era of Ferrari peak engineering.
Why are old Ferraris so expensive?
Limited production, motorsport heritage, design pedigree, and active collector community. Ferrari has produced fewer total vehicles than most makers, and many models had specific run sizes. The 250 GTO at 39 units, the F40 at 1,311, and the Enzo at 400 are extreme examples. Demand from collectors has driven prices well above original MSRP.
Are old Ferraris reliable?
Reputation and reality differ. The 308, 328, and 355 had reliability issues that needed resolving. Modern cars (430 onward) have been generally reliable when maintained on schedule. Major service intervals (timing belt replacement on belt-driven models) are expensive. A clean Ferrari with documented history is a different ownership experience than a neglected one.
What is the difference between Ferrari and Lamborghini?
Both are Italian supercar makers founded in the 1960s. Ferrari has deeper motorsport heritage and a more refined, road-focused design language. Lamborghini was founded specifically to be more aggressive and dramatic than Ferrari (the founder famously argued with Enzo Ferrari over a clutch issue). Lamborghini styling is more theatrical; Ferrari styling is more elegant.
Will Ferrari make an electric car?
Yes. Ferrari announced a fully electric model launching in 2025. The brand has emphasized that the electric car will maintain Ferrari driving character and identity. The 296 GTB and SF90 are already partially electric (hybrid V6 and hybrid V8 respectively).

Ferrari on the WhipJury blog

Why a V8 rumbles and a Ferrari screams
Why a V8 rumbles and a Ferrari screams

An American V8 rumbles and a Ferrari V8 screams because of the crankshaft. Cross-plane cranks fire unevenly between banks and produce the lopey rumble; flat-plane cranks alternate perfectly and rev higher for that howl. Here's also why an inline-six is the smoothest engine you can buy.

The Honda Beat is a mid-engined roadster that revs to 8,500 and makes 63 horsepower
The Honda Beat is a mid-engined roadster that revs to 8,500 and makes 63 horsepower

The Honda Beat is a mid-engined, rear-drive kei roadster with a 656cc triple that revs to 8,500 rpm, makes 63 horsepower, and weighs 1,680 pounds. Pininfarina drew it, Soichiro Honda approved it as his last car, and it's now legal to import into the US.

Michael Jordan's lost Ferrari, the one behind the Air Jordan XIV, is going to auction
Michael Jordan's lost Ferrari, the one behind the Air Jordan XIV, is going to auction

Michael Jordan's custom 1997 Ferrari 550 Maranello, the car Tinker Hatfield used to design the Air Jordan XIV, has resurfaced after 25 years and goes to auction on Joopiter September 15 to 30 with a $700,000 to $1.3 million estimate. A normal 550 is worth under $300,000. The rest is Jordan.

Lewis Hamilton sold every car he owned, then bought a barn-find Ferrari F40
Lewis Hamilton sold every car he owned, then bought a barn-find Ferrari F40

Lewis Hamilton sold his entire car collection in 2025 and said he would only buy another if it was a Ferrari F40. He has now found one that sat in a garage for over 30 years and had Ferrari restore it at Maranello. Here is why the F40 is the car a seven-time champion picked over everything.

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