[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/supercars\/ferrari-round-up\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/supercars\/ferrari-round-up\/","headline":"Ferrari round-up","name":"Ferrari round-up","description":"The prancing horse has been busy recently. Outside of launching its most powerful car ever, Ferrari has had plenty to shout about. London exhibition First up, a major exhibition dedicated to Ferrari will soon set up shop in the Design Museum in London. Named Under the Skin, the exhibition offers a behind-the-scenes look at the design, manufacturing and engineering of one of the most iconic car brands on the planet, covering everything from the launch of the first Ferrari car […]","datePublished":"2017-07-28","dateModified":"2018-12-05","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\/07\/Ferrari.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Ferrari.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/supercars\/ferrari-round-up\/","about":["Ferrari","SUPERCARS"],"wordCount":472,"keywords":["ferrari","Ferrari 125 S","Ferrari 458 MM Speciale","Ferrari F40","Ferrari GTC4Lusso","Ferrari J50","LaFerrari","LaFerrari Aperta"],"articleBody":"The prancing horse has been busy recently. Outside of launching its most powerful car ever, Ferrari has had plenty to shout about.London exhibitionFirst up, a major exhibition dedicated to Ferrari will soon set up shop in the Design Museum in London.Named Under the Skin, the exhibition offers a behind-the-scenes look at the design, manufacturing and engineering of one of the most iconic car brands on the planet, covering everything from the launch of the first Ferrari car in 1947 to the latest car production.Organisers say it will provide unique insights into the world of Ferrari, drawing on rarely seen material, pulling together early design models, drawings, letters and memorabilia, as well as some of the most famous Ferraris to be seen on roads and racing circuits around the world.Under the Skin opens on November 15th and runs until April 15th 2018.F40 turns 30The brand recently celebrated the 30th anniversary of the F40. Created to mark 40 years of Ferrari, the F40 was the last car to carry the founder\u2019s signature and was an extreme derivation of the 308 GTB and of the 288 GTO Evoluzione prototype.Thirty years on, the Ferrari F40 is considered to be a masterpiece of engineering and style, which entered the collective imagination as a symbol of an era.Its eight-cylinder 471bhp twin-turbo engine was a derivative of the 288 GTO Evoluzione\u2019s, but a number of innovative measures made the F40 the first production Ferrari to exceed 198mph.Former Pininfarina designer Leonardo Fioravanti said the design team knew it would be company founder Enzo Ferrari\u2019s final car and so \u201cthrew [themselves] headlong into the work\u201d. \u201cIf I had to point out one overriding reason for the success of the F40, I would say that its line succeeded in instantly transmitting the exceptionality of its technical content: speed, lightness, and performance,\u201d he commented.The F40 is currently on show at the Ferrari Museum of Maranello, as part of the Under The Skin exhibition devoted to the evolution of innovation and style in the 70-year history of the company.Design awardsFinally, the Ferrari J50 – a two-seater, mid-rear-engined roadster with a targa body style that harks back to the revered Ferrari road cars from the 1970s and 1980s – has just taken top honours in the Red Dot Awards\u2019 product design category.The triumph marks the third year running that Ferrari has taken the Red Dot: Best of the Best award for its ground-breaking design quality.Additionally, the GTC4Lusso, LaFerrari Aperta and 458 MM Speciale have also picked up Red Dot distinctions.The J50 is based on the 488 Spider and was created to celebrate 50 years since Ferrari launched in Japan. Only ten will ever be built, with each going to Japanese customers for a fee predicted to be around \u00a32.1-2.5 million.Read up more on the J50 here."},{"@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":"Ferrari round-up","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/supercars\/ferrari-round-up\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]