A Glance at Ferrari

Ferrari is the world's most popular sports car brand. It was originally known as Scuderia Ferrari (Ferrari Stable). Enzo Ferrari laid the foundation of Ferrari in 1928. The sports car company had its head quarters in Maranello, Italy, but it was shifted to Fiorano exclusively for the making of Formula One cars. Ferrari is noted for its continued participation in racing, especially in Formula One.

Here are some of the interesting facts about Ferrari:

• Enzo Ferrari liked to unwind himself by riding his Rudge motorbike

• The 1940 AAC 815 was the first racing car to be designed by Enzo Ferrari, although it was not badged as a Ferrari model

• The Tipo 815, was the first racing car built by Ferrari in 1940

• Ferrari's first official road car was built in the year 1947 called 125 S

• The 328 GTS was one of the best selling cars from Ferrari

• As a mark of 50th anniversary, the F50 was launched and it had two-door with a removable hardtop

• The "Ferrarina" was a pint sized version of the Testa Rossa designed by Ferrari engineer Giotta Bizzarini in 1958

• Ferrari won 25 championship titles in the 500 F2

• Ferrari's powerful icon of a 'Horse' was first seen on the radiator grille in 1959

• The horse icon was designed by a Turin based company Cerrato and was engraved by Incerti for Ferrari Scaglietti models

• From 1992 all the Ferrari cars were seen with this iconic 'horse' in the front as well as in the rear

• Maserati which was once Ferrari's bitterest rival, now runs on a Ferrari engine for Fiat

• The colour Red was given by the International Automobile Federation to the Italian cars competing in Grand Prix races in the early turn of the century

• Ferrari cars not only come in Red, the factory also offers a choice of 18 colours

• The Ferrari Owner's Club - A very exclusive group has 18 chapters around the world

• As of 2008, Ferrari records include 15 World Drivers Championship titles, 16 World Constructors Championship titles, 209 Grand Prix victories, 4925.27 points, 622 podium finishes, 203 pole positions and 218 fastest laps in 776 Grands Prix contested

• Ferrari's latest supercar, the 2006 FXX is not road legal; therefore it is only used for track events