Ferrari

Ferrari S.p.A., commonly known simply as Ferrari, is an Italian luxury sports car manufacturer and racing team headquartered in Maranello, Italy. It was founded by Enzo Ferrari in 1939 as Auto Avio Costruzioni; the company began building road cars in 1947.

The prancing horse emblem originates from the emblem used by World War I ace Francesco Baracca; Enzo Ferrari adopted it for his cars, and the shield's yellow background reflects Modena's city colors. In 1969 Fiat S.p.A. acquired a minority stake, and later Fiat Chrysler Automobiles spun off Ferrari as an independently listed company, Ferrari N.V., on the New York Stock Exchange (ticker RACE). In 2021 FCA merged with Groupe PSA to form Stellantis, and Exor N.V. remains Ferrari's largest shareholder; Piero Ferrari holds a minority stake.

Ferrari is renowned for its Scuderia Ferrari racing team, which has competed in Formula One since the 1950s and earned numerous constructors' and drivers' championships. The company produces luxury grand tourers and sports cars with mid- or front-engine layouts, historically using V12 and V8 engines; modern road cars incorporate hybrid technology and advanced aerodynamics.

Notable road cars include the 125 S (1947), 250 GTO (1960s), F40 (1990), Enzo (2002), LaFerrari (2013), SF90 Stradale (2019) and Purosangue (2023). Production is deliberately limited relative to mass-market brands, with an emphasis on performance, craftsmanship, and exclusivity.

Today Ferrari remains one of the best-known luxury sports car brands, with a global dealer network and a significant presence in international motorsport and automotive culture.