Ferrari, explained by Otto

Otto’s published explanations of Ferrari: brand history, model lineups, legendary cars, 10 iconic cars, engines & drivetrains.

  • Brand History

    The History of Ferrari

    Otto explains Ferrari’s history: Enzo Ferrari’s racing years, Scuderia Ferrari in 1929, the first Ferrari in 1947, Fiat in 1969, the 2015 listing and Ferrari today.

  • Model Lineups

    Ferrari Model Lineup Explained

    Otto explains how the Ferrari range is organised (line-up, supercars, special series and Icona) and what names such as 296 GTB, GTO, Testarossa and XX mean.

  • Legendary Cars

    The Legendary Cars That Defined Ferrari

    Otto explains the Ferraris that changed the company, from the 125 S, the Dino and the 308 GTB to the first paddle-shift, four-wheel-drive, hybrid and electric cars.

  • 10 Iconic Cars

    10 Iconic Cars From Ferrari

    Otto’s ten iconic Ferraris, from the 166 MM of 1948 and the 250 GTO to the Daytona, Testarossa, F40, F50, Enzo Ferrari and 458 Italia, with one defining fact each.

  • Engines & Drivetrains

    Iconic Ferrari Engines & Drivetrains

    Otto explains Ferrari’s engines and gearboxes: the Colombo V12, the flat-12, Dino V6, V8 and turbo engines, hybrids, the F1 and dual-clutch gearboxes and 4RM.

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