[ChiragM]

Top 10 Ferraris:

Ferraris have always been one of the most desirable cars in the market. Some of them have gone on to achieve a legendary status among automotive community because of their character, brilliant engineering or their relevance to motorsport. Either way, these cars have been written in automotive history as some of the best vehicles ever built. We have composed a list of some of our favourite Ferraris.

1. Ferrari 250 GTO
Widely regarded as one of the best Ferraris ever built, the 250 GTO is also one of the most expensive cars you can buy on the planet today. 39 units of the GT car were produced between 1962 and 1964 for homologation purposes to qualify for FIA’s Group 3 Grand Touring car category. The 250 GTO is powered by a 3.0-litre V12 engine producing 296 BHP at 7,400 rpm. The car has a top speed of 280 kph.

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2. Ferrari Daytona
Officially called the Ferrari 365 GTB4, the GT car was an evolution of the 275 GTB4. The nickname Daytona was given after its 1-2-3 victory at the 1967 Daytona 24-Hour Race. The car is well loved by many Ferrari fans for its sleek design and for the driving experience it offers. It is powered by a 4.4-litre V12 engine producing 347 BHP at 7,500 rpm and 431 Nm of torque at 5,500 rpm.


3. Ferrari 288 GTO
The last "GTO" built by Ferrari to go racing, the 288 GTO was set to compete in Group B racing. Homologation regulations required that Ferrari build at least 200 of these cars to sell. However, the racing series was scrapped and all 272 cars built eventually became road cars. The 288 GTO never raced and was never allowed to show the world what it is capable of. Officially called the GTO, it is powered by a 2.9-litre V8 engine producing 394 BHP at 7,000 rpm and 496 Nm at 3,800 rpm. 0-100 kph time is quoted as 4.9 seconds with a top speed of 305 kph.


4. Ferrari Testarossa
One of the most famous Ferraris built, the Testarossa had long strakes on its side. This unique design feature made it instantly recognizable. The car was powered by a 4.9-litre flat-12 engine producing 385 BHP at 6,300 rpm and 490 Nm at 4,500 rpm. This made it the most powerful sports car at that time. The Testarossa, which means 'red head' in Italian, had a top speed of 290 kph and a 0-100 kph time of 5.8 seconds.


5. Ferrari F40
Considered as one of the greatest supercars ever built, the F40 was designed for only one thing: to go fast. It was a stripped-out road car with superb handling and enough power to make it the fastest production car of its time. Designed to celebrate 40 years of the company, this was the last car to be personally approved by the company's founder, Enzo Ferrari. Enzo wanted to leave behind a legacy and achieved with this with the F40. 1,311 cars were built between 1987 and 1992. The F40 is powered by a 3.0-litre turbocharged V8 engine producing 471 BHP at 7,000 rpm and 577 Nm of torque at 4,000 rpm. The car accelerated from 0-100 kph in 4.1 seconds and had a top speed of 324 kph.


6. Ferrari 355 Berlinetta
Unveiled at the 1994 Geneva Motor Show, the Ferrari 355 went on to become the best-selling Ferrari of its time. 11,273 units were produced between 1994 and 1999. The car became popular for its design, performance and good handling characteristics. The 355 Berlinetta was powered by a 3.5-litre V8 engine producing 374 BHP at 8,250 rpm and 363 Nm of torque at 6,000 rpm. It has a 0-100 kph time of 4.7 seconds and a top speed of 295 kph.


7. Ferrari F50
Built to celebrate 50 years if the iconic Italian car maker, the F50 was designed to recreate an F1 car on the road and offer the customers a thrilling drive. It took a lot of technology including composites and aerodynamics from the race car. Even the 4.7-litre naturally aspirated V12 engine was developed from the V12 F1 engine. The engine produced 512 BHP at 8,500 rpm and 471 Nm at 6,500 rpm. 0-100 kph acceleration time is 3.87 seconds whereas the top speed is 325 kph. 349 units of the supercar, which has a removable hardtop, were built between 1995 and 1997.


8. Ferrari Enzo
Now, that is a big name to live up to. Named after the company's founder, the supercar succeeded the F50. Just like its predecessor, the Enzo took a lot of technology from Formula 1 cars of that time. This was also a high time for the company in motorsports. The Enzo's design has largely been influenced by aerodynamics to generate maximum downforce. It is powered by a 6.0-litre V12 engine producing 650 BHP at 7,800 rpm and 657 Nm of torque at 5,500 rpm. 0-100 kph is rated at 3.65 seconds and has a top speed of over 350 kph. 400 units were produced between 2002 and 2004.


9. Ferrari 458
Probably the last ever naturally aspirated V8 Ferrari supercar, the 458 was unveiled at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show. The car won many international awards including the "Best Performance Engine" and the "Best Engine Above 4 Litres". The 4.5-litre V8 engine produced 562 BHP at 9,000 rpm and 540 Nm of torque at 6,000 rpm. The Ferrari 458 was eventually replaced by the Ferrari 488, which is powered by a turbocharged V8 engine.


10. Ferrari LaFerrari
The LaFerrari is the first hybrid supercar produced by Ferrari and is part of the holy trinity. It is currently the most powerful road car built by Ferrari and a lot of the new technologies will eventually stream down to other Ferrari vehicles. The LaFerrari is powered by an HY-KERS system which consists of a V12 internal combustion engine and an electric motor. The total power output is 950 BHP and more than 900 Nm of torque. 710 cars were built between 2013 and 2017, including 500 coupes and 210 convertibles.

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My favourite is the timeless 288 GTO - the only muscle car Ferrari ever built. It's also the car that inspired my Team-BHP handle.

A close second - The Enzo & F430. Didn't like the Enzo at all until I saw it in person at the NY Auto Show, while the F430 is my dream Ferrari to own. Just love its styling. Although the F355 is droolworthy, apparently (according to Ferrarichat.com), the 430 is a lot more practical to own (read = lesser headaches).

The latest Ferraris must be technological marvels, but I hate their looks (including the 458 whose face looks w-e-i-r-d to me). Give me a new Lamborghini over the quirky new Ferraris!

[The Brutailer]

Has to be the Ferrari 458 Italia. The last brilliant naturally aspirated car which I’m sure will leave a legacy behind. Many years from now, people will look towards that engine to go back to the time when petrol engines ruled the roost and how!

Mesmerisingly magnificent. Have a look at this video which sums up the car in a way only Jezza could’ve.

https://youtu.be/xgKjp1pq7iI

The LaFerrari comes close though. It’s a car which took the green technology to make the car more wicked, more meaner instead of cleaner. If not for my old-school affinity towards NA engines, it would’ve been my first choice.

By the way, you forgot to mention the Ferrari Superfast. In my opinion, the most beautiful modern Ferrari ever made.

[Flyer]

Ferrari 599 GTO
A mix of old school tuning and modern electronics makes the Ferrari 599 GTO one of the greatest-ever V12s. A 5,999cc V12, 6-speed robotised manual gearbox. Rear-wheel drive. Power: 661bhp. Torque: 457lb-ft, Top speed: 208mph and 0 - 62 mph @ 3.35 secs.

[hgps]

Ferrari 430 Scuderia (preferably scuderia spider 16M) is the one i have been drooling ever since it was launched.

[ChiragM]

Originally Posted by The Brutailer

By the way, you forgot to mention the Ferrari Superfast. In my opinion, the most beautiful modern Ferrari ever made.

Originally Posted by Flyer

Ferrari 599 GTO
A mix of old school tuning and modern electronics makes the Ferrari 599 GTO one of the greatest-ever V12s. A 5,999cc V12, 6-speed robotised manual gearbox. Rear-wheel drive. Power: 661bhp. Torque: 457lb-ft, Top speed: 208mph and 0 - 62 mph @ 3.35 secs.

Originally Posted by hgps

Ferrari 430 Scuderia (preferably scuderia spider 16M) is the one i have been drooling ever since it was launched.

Not completely sold on the 812 Superfast yet. Yes, the 599 GTO is a great car, but I would have the F12 Berlinetta over both any day.

I love the F430 Scuderia as well. Stunning car. I wish there was space on this list for that.

[VTEC_Powaaaa]

My favourite has to be the F40. With the 2.9 litre turbocharged V8 and 0-100 kmph figures of 4.1 seconds, this car was way ahead of its time. Kerb of 1100 kgs made this a hell of a track tool.


Some crazy quirks of the F40.
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[DicKy]

Yep, it doesn't have a V12, and it has a turbo, but, voted for the quintessential Super car in the eyes of a child growing up with 90s toys.

The F40.

This red thing looked out of the world in posters, RC cars, die-cast models et al.

Sure, it looks ugly with the pop-up lights up (Am a big pop-up light fan ) and from whichever reviews I see, its horribly put together. But who cares...



The last one whose design I really like, unlike the modern ones, which I am forced to like cause I am a fanboy.

F430


The only modern day Ferrari I lust to own. Like @Flyer said, "a mix of old school tuning and modern electronics."

V12. Check
Manual. Check

But with only 30 units made, of which RHD would be one or two. AND a price that is double that of an automatic equipped version. This is going to be a way unattainable model for me.

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[Turbohead]

I'm surprised there are not many fans of the 250 GTO! They're the most droolworthy cars ever. I'll leave it there. The two videos below will explain the rest. Please use your headphones!

https://youtu.be/ewQaikxTUJs

https://youtu.be/KHgD0wJGcR0

[sandeepmohan]

Chose Other. It is the Ferrari Dino.

I have a soft spot for this car as my uncle owns one. A red. The body lines are identical to the 250 GTO. In fact; he had owned two Dino's at one point. He sold one of them to the chairman of electronics major BPL, is what I recall. I never saw this car in Bangalore though.

I am not sure which year it was. My uncle had participated in some Ferrari Anniversary celebrations and shipped both cars to wherever it was. Was the only owner at the event with two Dino's on display.

Have not voted for this. From the more modern versions, the 458 is my favorite.

[extreme_torque]

458 Italia for sure and that glorious naturally aspirated V8 revving to 9000 rpm!

[fz_rider]

I was surprised to see no F430 in the poll. It's not that it was the best Ferrari ever, but it's the most recognized. Even for a layman, who doesn't know model name, probably one of the few ones which comes to mind when someone says Ferrari, is F430. Very few people on the face of Earth gets to drive a Ferrari in a lifetime. For all that are left, it's all about how it looks and sounds. For me a F430 is a please all offend none Ferrari.
Another one that stands out for its pure rawness is F40. It's an icon !

[Jeroen]

For me it would have to be the Dino, also not in typical Ferrari red, but in metalic blue.
Like the one I saw last year at the Classic Sports Car show in London.

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/beyond...ml#post4085082

I don’t really fit into this car, but I just think it is drop dead gorgeous. It also a bit of the left fielder in the Ferrari stable. Some think it should not have sold as a Ferrari in the first place.

My second choice would be the 250 GTO. A friend of mine owned one many years ago and I can claim to have actually driven in it, as a passenger, but still! He lost the car in a divorce settlement. (you would actually be surprised how many (classic) cars are part of disputes in divorce settlements). My friend Peter who is an appraiser gets called into these disputes now and then to establish the fair market price.


Jeroen

[sunilch]

458 it is for me. This is based purely on how it looks. I haven't driven any Ferrari ever but I do dream of driving one some day


Although not listed here, I find the Ferrari California equally beautiful.

[sxenimit]

Quite surprising no one has listed or though about the Ferarri 488. Although it's not a NA motor, it's TT V8 is pretty great and compared to it's predecessor the 458, it's leaps and bounds ahead in technology.

For me, this would be the list.

1. Ferarri 250 GTO
2. Ferrari The Ferrari
3. Ferarri F40
4. Ferarri 488
5. Ferarri Enzo
6. Ferarri California

Those would be my top list.