Yoshiyuki Hayashi, the famous car collector from Japan is the proud owner of several cars with great historical significance. Some of his prized collections include Ferraris like the 166MM, couple of Daytonas, a 250 Spider California and many more. In a classic of case, he once asked Zagato if he could create a customized body for one of his Ferraris, the 575M in lines of the highly acclaimed 250GTZ Berlinetta. On receiving this request Zagato presented the idea to Ferrari and this is when the 575 GTZ Zagato was conceptualized and built. Also the timing was perfect as this was also the anniversary of this model.

Like its predecessor, the Ferrari 575 GTZ Zagota also has a complete aluminum body and became a part of the exclusive group of custom made cars. It bears a lot of resemblance with the 250 GTZ and even the paintwork and styling is quite similar. The 575 GTZ is a symbol of status and performance. It is pure work of elegance and possesses the characteristic sportiness of high end Ferrari cars.

In fact, the Zagota can give any car across generations a run for its money. It is truly a masterpiece and an apt anniversary gift for the 250 GTZ. The 575 GTZ is most definitely a very beautiful piece of engineering and foresight. Very few cars can boasts of such ideal combination of power, grace and sportiness. It is a car that didn’t follow set norms but created a unique identity for itself and became a real trend setter.

The car, driven by World Champion Michael Schumacher, came on top in the Constructor’s World Championship for four straight years. The name of the historic car comes from the name of the founder of the company.

The car has 5998cc V12 engine and an F1 gearbox. The car which has created history at the Formula 1 Championship is truly a unique car. It has been built keeping in mind the challenges of the race track and the technology and the innovations present in this car make it the quintessence of Ferrari.

The integrated system of the car was developed with a view to achieve optimum performance. The car made its debut at the Paris Motor Show in 2002. A total of 349 units were produced initially and another 50 were built to keep the demands of the number of requests.

The car was also seen in the movie Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle. The 400th Enzo was put on auction in 2005 by Sotheby’s Maranello to help the survivors of Tsunami in 2004. The Ferrari Enzo has 4 wheel suspensions and actuated shock absorbers. There are anti-rolls present at the rear and front of the car. The car can travel 100mph in just 6.6 seconds and can reach a top speed of 220mph.

The Ferrari F430 Challenge reaffirms the automakers link between the GT and Sporting division of its product line. The car has been designed keeping the sportier clients in mind. Introduced in 2006, the Ferrari F430 Challenge completely replaced the road-going version, the Ferrari 360 Challenge. Although the car has undergone many modifications, it still retains its look and now hosts a lot many new features.

The Ferrari F430 has also gone under a number of development tests that were held at Fiorano and other reputed circuits and such honed features that would definitely be approved by its drivers. The car also uses carbon ceramic material for the breaking system which has never been used in any other Ferrari sports competition car.

The car has an electronic gearbox similar to the one found in the Grand Prix car. The two plate clutch and some detailed software offers stunning gear changing time even in the most difficult track conditions.

The 19 inch tyres of the Challenge have been developed by Pirelli and are in compliance with the racing regulations.The sporty car has been designed specifically with less weight and weighs just 1225 kg. The mechanical differential replacing the E-Diff and a mechanical system replacing the EBD allow the drivers to take full control of the car.

The new steering wheel of the Ferrari F430 Challenge with a quick release mechanism makes it very easy for the drivers to get in and out of the car. The new exhaust system and the high tail pipes located centrally characterize the rear of the car.

The Ferrari 575M is a stunning car and the name of the car says it all. The numerical code 575 indicates the increased capacity of the car which has increased to 5750 from 5500cc. The letter M of the car stands for modified which means the car that has an increased power and torque also has got changes done in all areas to enhance its performance. The prominent change being the F1 type gearbox which is the first for a 12 cylinder Ferrari road car.

The changes in the style of the car have been done keeping in mind the balance and the sober looks. The light clusters have xenon technology which gives it an aesthetic look. The car has been designed to reduce the drag to as much as possible. The Ferrari 5750M has a V12 engine which is the force behind its power and torque. The modifications done to the 12 cylinders are responsible for the improved efficiency and management of the power unit.

The car is equipped with electro-hydraulic F1 that reduces the response time giving the best experience for sports driving. The car sports long lasting tyres which have pressure sensors enabling you to find out the tyre pressure even when you are driving the car. The interiors of the car as well as the exterior and its colour can be customized to suit the personal taste of the customers with a top speed of 325km/h; it would definitely be a driver’s delight on the road.

The two-seater sports car had the qualities to compete with the likes of Ferrari 550 Maranello, the Ferrari F355 Spider and the Ferrari 456M. Ferrari Modena fittingly succeeded the internationally acclaimed Ferrari F355. The car accounted for almost 65% of Ferrari’s annual production. The technical features and the build processes that were employed in the manufacture of this car were unique and promised to be the fastest and most powerful GT road cars of its times.

The car represented a major step forward for Ferrari and was a prime example of the technology and the engineering design of the company. In addition to incorporating the traditional elements, the car also matched the standards of high performance cars. It was one of the most technically advanced cars of its time. The V8 engine of the Ferrari 360 Modena is an epitome of high technology and performance. The aluminum chassis and a detailed roomy interior together with the soft top opening system were some of the reasons for the success of this car.

The Ferrari F40 Car was manufactured by Ferrari between the years 1987 to 1992. The F40 is a two-door coupe which succeeded the Ferrari 288 GTO. During the heydays of its production, the car had the distinction of being the fastest, most powerful and the most expensive car of its time. The company had intended to produce 400 Ferraris but ended up with a final figure of 1315.

The car was a vision of Enzo Ferrari who wanted to establish the supremacy of the company in the field of international motorsport. The sports car which combined all the best known technologies of Ferrari made its debut on the 40th anniversary of the company. The F40 relied on its shape and not power for its speed. The car had a smooth airflow because of the reduced frontal area. It had a 2.9L turbocharged V8 engine.

Unlike other Ferrari cars, the F40 had a raised ground clearance. It was a very light weight car which was made of Kevlar, aluminium and carbon fibre. The usage of plastic windshield and the absence of carpets, sound system and door handles also reduced the weight of the car to a great extent.

The car made its debut on the racing circuit in the Laguna Scea round of the IMSA in 1989. The car did not have the backing of the factory but still had a wonderful season under some world renowned drivers. The production of F40 came to an end in 1992 and it was succeeded by the Ferrari F50 in the year 1995.

The 308 series which made its debut in the year 1975 happens to be the first two-seat V8 road car offered by Ferrari. It succeeded the Dino 246 GT. The car was designed to symbolize the other sports car of that era and that perhaps explains why the car is still a big hit even after 25 years.

Although the 308 GTS had a resemblance to the Dino 246 GT, it was far more futuristic. The car had a slim bumper and a deep air dam. The headlights were retractable and there was also a row of black louvers which kept the air out from the radiator. Unlike other cars manufactured by Ferrari, the 308 series had a V8 engine.

With the three liter V8 engine, Ferrari was able to offer the same performance that it gave with their V12 engines and doubled it with improved fuel economy and saved much space. The racing feature was further enhanced by the fact that Ferrari had placed the engine and the transmission transversely, this meant that the car was shorter in length and had concentrated mass at the wheelbase, making it perfect for racing.

The 308 series models were designed so wonderfully that it hardly had to go under any changes throughout its decade of production. They had a five speed transmission along with reverse all synchromesh units. The single plate clutch was the source of power for the transmission. The rear wheels received power from the gears through the differential and driveshafts. The beautiful and excellent design of the 308 series still fascinates the car lovers across the world.

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There is nothing as exhilarating and thrilling as watching a Formula1 race. The sight of the fast moving machines really gives a kick to the adrenaline. Another such fast moving car that came to the scene was Ferrari F2006. The design was built by Ferrari primarily to gain the competitive edge in the world championship of Formula 1 racing and has the code number 057. The credit for the development of this grand single-seat car goes to the famous engineers Rory Byrne, Ross Brawn and Aldo Costa who is also the creator of the 248F1.

During the press conference, the engineers gave a detail of the structure of the car and how it has been developing the car ever since they got together. Aldo Costa gave a brief detail about the car during the presentation. The car has a V8 engine and there has been a radical change both aerodynamically as well as mechanically and in addition to that it has a brand new chassis.

Special care has been taken to optimize the distribution of the weight of the car and to make it much lighter overall. The suspension of the car has also got a make-over and the rear of the car has also been redesigned completely. The transmission material is new so as the differential. The characteristics of the V8 have been given special care while building these two new elements as it caused initial problems because of the greater vibration that was generated because of the changes in the V8 engine.

Ferrari car lovers can’t ever forget the most successful Formula One car design called Ferrari F2002. The credit for designing this prestigious car design goes to Ross Brawn, Rory Byrne and Paolo Martinelli. Ferrari F2002 is remembered till date for winning the sixteen Grands Prix from a total number of twenty races in the year 2002 and 2003.

Considered as a lightweight car, Ferrari F2002 was powered by a high power 3.0 litre V10 engine that had a very low centre of gravity. Apart from this, it had excellent handling. Thanks to Bridgestone for developing the special tyres for this sports car. This car was much better than the contemporary Williams BMW.

Motor Sport magazine has recently declared Ferrari F2002 as the fastest car of the season using the Pomeroy Index system. It was made to run efficiently on Shell fuel. It featured independent pushrod-activated torsion spring suspension in front and rear. As far as transmission of this car is considered, it had 7-speed longitudinal automatic sequential transmission.

If anyone will ask me about the first true Ferrari GT car, I will straight away say it was Ferrari 166 Inter. Considered as an evolution of the 125 S and 166 S racecars, this one was among the first sports car produced by Ferrari. Ferrari 166 Inter shared its superb Aurelio Lampredi designed tube frame along with the double wishbone suspension and wheelbase with the 125 S and 166 S.

Having a FR layout, Ferrari 166 Inter age car was the first Ferrari to be purchased for the road driving rather than for the racetrack. This Ferrari vintage car first debuted at the Paris Motor Show that was held on October 6^th, 1949. Designed by Carrozzeria Touring of Milan, this elegant couple was appreciated by many during that time and it is still liked by many.

Ferrari 166 Inter sports a couple and barchetta body style and it had many successors like Ferrari 195 Inter and Ferrari 212 Inter. These 166 continued building between 1948 and 1950. Now, only handful of people have this elegant vintage car.