[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/supercars\/70-years-ferrari\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/supercars\/70-years-ferrari\/","headline":"70 Years of Ferrari","name":"70 Years of Ferrari","description":"This year marks the 70th anniversary of Ferrari and to celebrate this rather impressive event, we are going to look at one car for each of the seven decades! The 1940\u2019s \u2013 125 S The Ferrari 125 S was the first ever car to wear the Ferrari badge and was debuted back in 1947. It was powered by a 1.5-litre engine which produced 118 bhp and could hit 130 mph. For the 1940’s, this was pretty incredible! The 125 S […]","datePublished":"2017-02-06","dateModified":"2017-02-06","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/#Person","name":"Matthew Collett","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/","identifier":5,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/feature-4.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/feature-4.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/supercars\/70-years-ferrari\/","about":["CLASSIC CARS","SUPERCARS"],"wordCount":574,"keywords":["classic cars","ferrari","Ferrari 125 S","Ferrari 250","Ferrari 275 NART Spider","Ferrari Dino 246","Ferrari Enzo","Ferrari F50","ferrari laferrari","Ferrari Testarossa","Super Cars"],"articleBody":"This year marks the 70th anniversary of Ferrari and to celebrate this rather impressive event, we are going to look at one car for each of the seven decades!The 1940\u2019s \u2013 125 SThe Ferrari 125 S was the first ever car to wear the Ferrari badge and was debuted back in 1947. It was powered by a 1.5-litre engine which produced 118 bhp and could hit 130 mph. For the 1940’s, this was pretty incredible! The 125 S went on to win six out of the fourteen races that it competed in during 1947.The 1950\u2019s \u2013 250In 1953, the Ferrari 250 series was introduced and was actually Ferrari\u2019s most successful early line! There were several variants in the 250 series, including the 250 S, 250 MM, 250 GTO and more. The first 250 was the 250 S which produced 227 bhp and went on to win the Mille Miglia!The 1960\u2019s \u2013 275 NART SpiderThe 275 NART Spider was exclusive to one American dealer and only 10 of these beauties were ever made. This makes the NART Spider, one of the most valuable Ferrari\u2019s with one being sold for $27.5 million in 2013!The 1970\u2019s \u2013 Dino 246 GTThe Dino 246 was actually the first Ferrari to be produced in high numbers and this worked out for the company as it became very popular in the consumer market. It was powered by a 2.4-litre V6 engine and the body was made out of steel instead of aluminum unlike it\u2019s predecessor, the Dino 206.Did you know? The Dino series was named after Enzo Ferrari\u2019s son, Dino Ferrari, who passed away at just 24?The 1980\u2019s \u2013 TestarossaThe Testarossa is considered the most iconic Ferrari of the 80\u2019s and went into production in 1984. It was favoured by many celebrities from Elton John to Mike Tyson and was featured heavily in magazines and video games alike. The original model of the Ferrari Testarossa came packed with a 4.9-litre engine which produced 390bhp and could hit 60mph in 5.3 seconds!The 1990\u2019s \u2013 F50In a similar fashion to the F40 of the 80s, the F50 was created in 1995 to commemorate Ferrari\u2019s 50-year anniversary (although this was a little bit early!). Only 349 F50\u2019s were ever made and were produced in Maranello in Italy. The F50\u2019s 0-60mph time was particularly impressive at the time with 3.8 seconds!The 2000\u2019s \u2013 The EnzoWe couldn\u2019t look back at the cars of Ferrari without mentioning the Enzo! The Enzo was built in 2002 using Ferrari\u2019s Formula One technology which included a carbon-fibre body and ceramic disc brakes.\u00a0 It\u2019s very clear to see that the front of the Enzo is also heavily influenced by F1!399 Enzo Ferrari\u2019s were made originally and in 2004, the 400th Enzo was built and donated to the Vatican for charity which later sold at auction for over $1 Million.The 2010\u2019s \u2013 LaFerrariThe LaFerrari is last but by no means the least on the list. LaFerrari literally meaning \u2018The Ferrari\u2019 is considered to be the definitive Ferrari and successor to the Enzo. It produces an astonishing 950bhp from its 6.3-litre V12 engine. Don\u2019t expect to get more than 5mpg out of this monster, but considering that all 499 are sold out, you might have to wait for an auction and a lottery win!ConclusionFerrari have adapted and evolved to thrive in\u00a0an\u00a0ever changing car market and are definitely not going anywhere anytime soon. We want to know what your favourite Ferrari is! Let us know in the comments below or on Social Media!"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Supercars","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/supercars\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"70 Years of Ferrari","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/supercars\/70-years-ferrari\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]