1. Ford Nearly Purchased Ferrari in the 1960s
Ford made an attempt to Ferrari in 1963 to purchase the carmaker. But Enzo, the owner, turned down the deal when he learned he wouldn't be in charge of the racing division. This action infuriated Ford so much that he ordered his engineers to create a vehicle that could defeat Ferrari at Le Mans. That is how the GT40 was created, and it went on to win the Le Mans four times in a row.
2. Ferruccio Lamborghini, second had multiple Ferraris
One of Ferrari's main rivals, Lamborghini, was founded by Ferruccio Lamborghini, who also owned multiple Ferrari models. He purchased his first Ferrari, a 250 GT, in 1958 and went on to buy numerous more. But in his view, Ferraris lacked quality clutches, had shoddy interior construction, and were noisy. He voiced his worries to Enzo, who waved him off, telling him he could build his own car if he wasn't satisfied with what Ferrari had to offer. That's exactly what took place.
3. Purchasing a New Ferrari Model is Not Permitted for Ferrari Employees
Ferrari's Chief Marketing Officer, Enrico Galliera, claims that while staff are allowed to produce the cars, they are not allowed to purchase new Ferraris straight out of the showroom. Ferrari prioritizes its customers when a new model is released, according to the "customer-first approach" in its operations. F1 Ferrari drivers are the only ones who are exempt from this rule.
4. Red and black printed textile: Ferrari merchandise sells for more money than cars
Ferrari sells products in addition to automobiles, including hats, sunglasses, keychains, and t-shirts. It's interesting to note that merchandise sales generate more revenue for automakers than car sales do. It makes natural that Ferrari gets more money from other infinite products given that they adhere to the scarcity principle, which states that they produce fewer cars in order to maintain high demand and costs. The enormous global fan base of Ferrari also plays a part in this success.
5. In 2012, Ferrari ceased manufacturing cars with manual transmissions.
The last Ferrari with a manual gearbox was produced in 2012. The firm decided to halt production in order to reduce the related production expenses, in addition to the continually dropping sales of manual Ferrari models.
6. Prior to Nikola Tesla, Galileo Ferrari invented the induction motor
Galileo Ferrari created the induction motor in April 1888. It transforms electrical energy into mechanical energy. Nikola Tesla claimed to have invented the same type of induction motor in December of that same year. Later, this resulted in a legal dispute.
7. Owners of Ferrari FXX vehicles are permitted to drive them on unapproved tracks at home.
There was a long-standing misconception that Ferrari FXX model owners were not allowed to drive their vehicles at home or on unapproved courses. These two accusations are untrue. When Ferrari 59XX and FXXK owners Benjamin Sloss, a Google executive, and his spouse demonstrated that you could take these vehicles anywhere you wanted, it went viral. Before using the cars on street courses, the Ferrari team must inspect them.
8. The Police in Dubai possesses a Ferrari FF in its fleet.
For the longest period of time, the Nissan GT-R, Bentley Continental GT, and Mercedes Benz SLS made up the Dubai Police Department's vehicle fleet. But they just expanded their collection to include a Ferrari FF. It boasts four seats, an all-wheel-drive system, and a potent V12 engine.
9. Ferrari Selects Its Clientele Carefully
Ferrari chooses its customers carefully, unlike most automakers, based on brand legacy and passion—having money is not enough. You need to be a long-time Ferrari fan or have a strong connection to the brand in order to obtain the limited edition cars. However, to make sure they match exactly, potential candidates go through a rigorous screening process.
10. It's True That the Ferrari 360 Crash in the Song "I Need a Doctor"
The Ferrari 360 Modena that Dr. Dre wrecks in the song "I Need a Doctor," which features Eminem and Dr. Dre, is a real vehicle. Dr. Dre had reportedly budgeted $75,000 to utilize this Ferrari as a prop for the music video. There are presently more than 500 million views of the song on YouTube.
11. During the day, Ferrari gave Pope John Paul II the last Ferrari Enzo white Porsche 911 that was parked next to a white structure.
There were just 400 Ferrari Enzos built in 2005. Pope John Paul II received the final piece, of which 399 were sold to the general public. But he put it up for auction for $6 million, and the money raised went toward aiding Southeast Asian tsunami victims. In addition, it was the only White Ferrari Enzo produced.
12. Enzo Ferrari Sold His House at the Age of 22 to Purchase a Race Car
22-year-old Enzo Ferrari sold his house and used the proceeds to purchase a sports vehicle in order to satisfy his passion for racing vehicles. Later on, he made an unsuccessful attempt to purchase the same home.
13. A Ferrari theme park exists.
Even though it's not as well-known as Six Flags or Disneyland, Dubai's Ferrari Theme Park is amazing. It has the Formula Rossa, a lightning-fast roller coaster with top speeds of 150 mph.
14. Ferrari's Red Color Was Invented Out of Need
Ferrari's red paint job is one of their hallmarks. Contrary to common assumption, red was a mandatory color for all race cars rather than a decorative choice. Ferrari just kept up the custom for as long as it was necessary.
15. A Ferrari made by Enzo Served in the military
In addition to being the driving force behind Ferrari's founding, Enzo served in the military during World War I. He was a member of the Mountain Artillery Regiment (3rd).
16. The Ferrari is the Formula 1 Race King
Since its debut in Formula 1 in 1950, Ferrari has had remarkable success. It has over a hundred victories. The fact that Lewis Hamilton recently switched from Mercedes to Ferrari demonstrates how powerful Ferrari is in the racing industry.
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