Ferrari Model Cars
Car Facts
Ferrari FXX
The most advanced GT car ever created at Maranello, the FXX is the flagship in the
new Ferrari model car collection. The FXX prototype is designed exclusively for track
driving as part of a specific R&D programme agreed with a select group of clients.
Only 29 of this special prototype were produced, plus one more for Michael
Schumacher.
• The FXX is not homologated for road use and there are no plans to compete with it
• The car allows Ferrari's top customers exclusive access to the most up-to-date
technology
• Michael Schumacher was given the 30th FXX when he retired from Formula One
racing at the end of 2006
• Schumacher's FXX is one of a kind - it is the only black FXX without a stripe and has
red wheel trims
• The FXX programme was recently expanded to cover 2008/09 thanks to a new
evolution package
• The evolution package was developed as a result of Ferrari's collaboration with its
Client Test Drivers and with the invaluable support of Michael Schumacher
Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano
Ferrari’s stunning new all-aluminium Gran Turismo flagship model was unveiled at the
Geneva Motor Show in 2006. The sporty 12-cylinder two-seater was voted ‘Car of the
Year’ by several leading car magazines. It can reach a top speed of over 205mph /
330kmph.
• The Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano is the first Ferrari to ever appear in the Gran Turismo
series of videogames, in the PlayStation 3 title Gran Turismo HD, as well as the first
European car to be featured as the cover car in a Gran Turismo game.
• The car is named after its total engine displacement (5999 cc), the Gran Turismo
Berlinetta nature and the Fiorano Circuit test track used by Ferrari
• To celebrate the launch of the 599 GTB Fiorano, Ferrari embarked on a 20,000 mile
trek in late 2006. Travelling from Brazil to New York, the two cars took in 16
countries.
• Evo magazine named the 599 GTB as the “Car of the Year” for 2006
• Top Gear magazine also named the 599 GTB as the Supercar of the Year 2006
Ferrari F430 Challenge
An intensive series of tests at Ferrari’s private track, Fiorano, honed the many talents
of the F430 Challenge. As ever, the transfer from Formula One is significant –
particularly in the braking system and Formula One gearbox.
• The Ferrari F430 Challenge is specifically developed for racing
• The Challenge made its racing debut during the 2006 Ferrari Challenge Trofeo
Pirelli. It raced alongside the 360 Modena Challenge (with separate races / classes),
prior to taking over as the sole series car in 2007
• The Ferrari Challenge dates back to 1993 when it was run using the 348 Berlinetta.
Since 2002, the Challenge has been run in Italy, Europe and the USA and now
features only the Ferrari F430
Ferrari 250 GTO
This superb early 1960s berlinetta proved to be an excellent racing car. The 3.0-litre,
V12 came first in its class at 24 Heures du Mans in 1962, securing its legendary status
amongst racing enthusiasts. The 250 GTO has a maximum output of 290bhp at
7400rpm.
• Ferrari only built 36 Ferrari 250 GTOs
• The car debuted at the 12 Hours of Sebring in 1962, driven by American Phil Hill
(the standing World Driving Champion of the time) and Belgian, Oliver Gendebien
• Fifty years later, it is believed that all 36 GTOs are still in existence. Many are still
raced today in such events as the Shell Ferrari Historic Challenge Championship
• The interior was stripped-down and simple in the extreme
• Sports Car International named the 250 GTO as the top sports car of all time
• Motor Trend Classic named the 250 GTO as the number one "Greatest Ferrari of all
time"
• Ralph Lauren owns a 250 GTO
• The 250 GTO is the most valuable Ferrari ever, reputedly changing hands for nearly
$15 million
Ferrari F40
One of the fastest, most powerful street legal cars in the world, the F40 was produced
from 1987 to 1992. The 3.0-litre, V8 engine has 478bhp at 7000rpm. It can reach a top
speed of 201mph / 324 kmph. It raced at 24 Heures du Mans and in the American
IMSA championship.
• The Ferrari F40 was the last car to be commissioned by Enzo himself before his
death
• 1,315 cars were produced
• The car was named to honour the company’s 40th anniversary
• Every single F40 ever created was painted red
• The F40 was the first road legal production car to break the 200mph (322kmph)
barrier
• When the Ferrari F40 was launched in 1987 it was the most expensive car in Britain
Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale
Ferrari used its experiences in the International Ferrari Challenge series to develop
what is often described as a ‘racing car for road use’. Powered by a centrally-mounted
V8 engine reaching 425 bhp at 8500rpm, it can reach a top speed of 186mph /
300kmph.
• Ferrari Challenge Stradale is Autocar's Performance Car of the Year 2003
• Seven-time Formula One World Champion Michael Schumacher played a role in its
development
• It is the first Ferrari road car produced in the Ferrari’s Formula One racing red –
Rosso Scuderia
• Titanium was used for the first time on a production sports car for the suspension
springs and the wheel bolts
Ferrari 575 GTC
One of Ferrari’s most exciting competition cars, the 575 GTC is designed exclusively
for Ferrari’s gentleman drivers and is raced across several different series. The all-new
12-cylinder engine can still push out 810bhp.
• The 575 GTC is aimed at private teams participating in the FIA GT Championship
• The car scored a victory straight out of the box in its first race, the October 2003
event in Portugal
