After the recent introduction of the Ferrari Roma, we started wondering what other Ferraris have been named after countries, cities or areas. Turns out there are more than we thought.
America/Superamerica
Photo: Darin Schnabel for RM Sotheby's
The Ferrari America and Superamerica were a series of cars built in the 1950s and 1960s primarily intended for the US market. The cars were fitted with large V12 engines and often had custom bodywork by the likes of Vignale, Pinin Farina, Boano and Ghia. To compete with other luxury cars of that era, they were equipped with a live axle in the rear, an engine up front, and had worm and sector steering.
In later years, the America name came back primarily on highly limited cars or even special projects. Both the Superamerica 45 and SP America were for American clients, and in 2014, just 10 examples of the F60 America were made – and only for the US market.
All Ferrari America/Superamerica models:
- 1950 Ferrari 340 America
- 1951 Ferrari 342 America
- 1953 Ferrari 375 America
- 1956 Ferrari 410 Superamerica
- 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica
- 2005 Ferrari 575 Superamerica
- 2011 Ferrari Superamerica 45
- 2014 Ferrari SP America
- 2014 Ferrari F60 America
California
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Ferrari introduced the 250 GT California Spyder in 1957. The California name came from the fact it was designed for export to North America. About a decade later, the California badge came back with the introduction of the 365 California. In recent years, we’ve had both the California and California T. The philosophy behind the name is the “sublime elegance, sportiness, versatility and exclusivity” of the Spider concept.
All Ferrari California models:
- 1957 Ferrari 250 GT California Spider
- 1966 Ferrari 365 California
- 2008 Ferrari California
- 2014 Ferrari California T
Europa
Photo: Connor F. Cogan
Ferraris named after the continent were designated for sales in Europe. The 1969 212 E was named after Europe because of its participation in the "European Montagna" Championship. Driven by Peter Schetty, the car dominated the 1969 European Hill Climb Championship, placing first in every race it entered and setting many course records.
All Ferrari Europa models:
- 1953 Ferrari 250 Europa
- 1954 Ferrari 250 Europa GT
- 1969 Ferrari 212 E
Fiorano
Photo: Charlie B. Photography
A magical place for fans of the brand, Pista di Fiorano is Ferrari’s very own test track in Maranello, Italy. Enzo Ferrari unveiled the circuit in 1972 and told the press: “From this moment on, I don't want any Ferrari to tackle the track or address mass-production without passing the Fiorano test with flying colours.” And in 2006, the 599 GTB Fiorano became the first and only car named after the legendary circuit.
Italy
Photo: Antoine Dellenbach
Place of origin. Ferrari named the 2009 458 and 2011 Single Seater after the country.
All Ferrari Italy models:
- 2009 Ferrari 458 Italia
- 2011 Ferrari 150° Italia (F1)
Le Mans
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Cars with the LM name competed in the iconic Le Mans 24h race. Both the 330 LM and 250 LM managed to win the race, in 1962 and 1965 respectively. The last Maranello-produced car to receive the LM designation was the F40 LM, though it didn’t have any successes in the race.
All Ferrari Le Mans models:
- 1955 Ferrari 735 LM
- 1956 Ferrari 625 LM
- 1962 Ferrari 330 LM
- 1963 Ferrari 250 LM
- 1978 Ferrari 512 BB LM
- 1989 Ferrari F40 LM 'IMSA GTO'
- 1994 Ferrari F40 LM
Maranello
Photo: João Gabriel Pan
The place where it all began in 1947. Maranello is a relatively small town in Northern Italy and home to both the Ferrari Factory and the Scuderia Ferrari Racing teams. It’s surprising that the name was only first used in the late 1990s.
All Ferrari Maranello models:
- 1996 Ferrari 550 Maranello
- 2002 Ferrari 575M Maranello
Mexico
The Ferrari 340 Mexico was unveiled in 1952 and competed in the 1952 Carrera Panamericana, which took place in Mexico. It used a 4.1-L V12 producing around 280 bhp and had a mind-boggling maximum speed of 280 kph (174 mph). Just four Vignale bodies were made – three Berlinettas and one Spyder. All were designed by Giovanni Michelotti, and Chinetti and Lucas finished the race in third place.
Modena
The Ferrari 360 Modena, which debuted in 1999, was named after the town of Modena – the birthplace of Enzo Ferrari.
Monza
Photo: Wouter Melissen
The Monza-named Ferraris were racing cars in the 1950s and named after the town of Monza, in Northern Italy. The city is home to one of the most iconic racing tracks: the Autodromo Nazionale Monza Circuit. Through Ferrari’s Icona Series, the name made its reappearance in 2018 with the introduction of the Monza SP1 and Monza SP2.
All Ferrari Monza models:
- 1954 Ferrari 750 Monza
- 1954 Ferrari 250 Monza
- 1956 Ferrari 860 Monza
- 2018 Ferrari Monza SP1
- 2018 Ferrari Monza SP2
Portofino
Photo: Ferrari Kroymans
Named after a charming village in the Italian Riviera, the 2017 Ferrari Portofino is the successor to the California and California T. Portofino is an Italian fishing village and luxury holiday resort famous for its picturesque harbour, great seafood and rich history.
Roma
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Named after the capital of Italy, the 2019 Ferrari Roma is a grand touring sports car associated with the ‘pleasurable way of life’ (La Nuova Dolce Vita in Italian). The shapely coupe brings to mind iconic mid-century Ferraris, but inside it’s packed with cutting-edge tech and a 611-hp turbocharged V-8.
Venice
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Venice, the famous Italian city of romantic canals, inspired the name of one Ferrari: the 456 GT Venice, which debuted in 1996. The Venice was a 5-door station wagon based on the Ferrari 456 and commissioned by Prince Jefri Bolkiah of Brunei. Only seven examples were made. After Pininfarina designed and built them, the prince only purchased six and the remaining car was purchased by a private collector in the United Kingdom.
Written by Max Lammers.
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