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Ferrari Overview Founded: 1939 (as Auto Avio Costruzioni) Headquarters: Maranello, Italy Parent Company: Exor N.V. (a subsidiary of the Agnelli family) Ownership: Publicly traded (NYSE: RACE) Key Models 488 GTB (mid-engine sports car) 812 Superfast (grand tourer) Ferrari Portofino (convertible sports car) LaFerrari (hybrid hypercar) F8 Tributo (mid-engine V8 sports car) Ferrari Roma (coupe) Ferrari SF90 Stradale (plug-in hybrid hypercar) Innovations Formula 1-derived hybrid technology Active aerodynamics systems Carbon fiber body construction Dual-clutch transmission (DCT) Rear-wheel-drive (RWD) performance engineering Adaptive suspension systems Awards and Recognition “World’s Best Car Brand” (2017) “Best Supercar” (2019 – Ferrari 812 Superfast) “Best Car Design” (2020 – Ferrari Roma) Production and Sales Global sales: Over 10,000 vehicles (2020) Production plants: 2 worldwide (Maranello, Modena) Employees: Over 4,000 Racing and Motorsports Formula 1 (continuously active since 1950) Ferrari Challenge Series (racing series for Ferrari owners) Endurance racing (24 Hours of Le Mans, FIA World Endurance Championship) Electrification and Sustainability Development of hybrid hypercars (LaFerrari, SF90) Focus on low-emission engines (V6 turbo, hybrid) Integration of sustainable materials in production Goal to introduce more fully electric models by 2025 Competitors Lamborghini McLaren Porsche Aston Martin Bugatti Interesting Facts Ferrari’s signature yellow color is inspired by the emblem of the city of Modena. Ferrari’s prancing horse logo dates back to World War I, when it was used by Italian aviator Francesco Baracca. Ferrari produces less than 10,000 cars annually, making each model highly exclusive. Would you like to learn more about Ferrari’s heritage, models, or racing history?