What is "ferrari"

Ferrari S.p.A. is an Italian sports car manufacturer based in Maranello. Founded by Enzo Ferrari in 1939 as Auto Avio Costruzioni, the company built its first car in 1940. However, the company's inception as an auto manufacturer is usually recognized in 1947 when the first Ferrari-badged car was completed.

Ferrari is the world's most powerful brand according to Brand Finance. In May 2012 the 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO became the most expensive car in history, selling in a private transaction for to American communications magnate Craig McCaw.

Fiat S.p.A. acquired 50 percent of Ferrari in 1969 and expanded its stake to 90 percent in 1988. In October 2014 Fiat Chrysler Automobiles announced its intentions to separate Ferrari from FCA; as of the announcement FCA owned 90 percent of Ferrari. The separation began in October 2015 with a restructuring that established Ferrari N.V. (a company incorporated in the Netherlands) as the new holding company of the Ferrari group and the subsequent sale by FCA of a 10 percent of the shares in an IPO and concurrent listing of common shares on the New York Stock Exchange. Through the remaining steps of the separation, FCA's interest in Ferrari's business was distributed to shareholders of FCA, with a 10 percent continuing to be owned by Piero Ferrari. The spin-off was completed on 3 January 2016.

Throughout its history, the company has been noted for its continued participation in racing, especially in Formula One, where it is the most successful racing team, holding the most constructors championships (16) and having produced the highest number of winning drivers (15). Ferrari road cars are generally seen as a symbol of speed, luxury and wealth.

Ferrari is an Italian surname that etymologically means " blacksmith".

Ferrari may refer to:

• Ferrari S.p.A., an Italian automobile manufacturer
  • Enzo Ferrari, founder of Ferrari
  • Scuderia Ferrari, racing division of Ferrari S.p.A.
  • Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, auto racing circuit
  • Museo Ferrari, museum of the automobile manufacturer
  • Ferrari Grand Prix Challenge, also known as F1 Hero, a Formula One racing video game for multiple console systems
• Ferrari Spumante, Italian sparkling wine producers

• Alex Ferrari (director), film director, producer, screenwriter
• Alex Ferrari (singer), Brazilian singer
• Andrea Carlo Ferrari, Catholic Cardinal
• Benedetto Ferrari, Italian composer in the 17th century
• Davide Ferrari (born 1992) Italian footballer
• Defendente Ferrari, Italian painter active in the 16th century
• Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari, (1876-1948), Italian-German composer
• Ettore Ferrari, (1848–1929), Italian sculptor
• Fausto Ferrari, Italian footballer
• Giovanni Ferrari (1907–1982), Italian footballer, also coach; Juventus, Inter et al., World Cup winner 1934, 38.
• Giovanni Baptista Ferrari, Italian Jesuit and botanist
• Isabella Ferrari, Italian actress
• Johann Angelo Ferrari, Italian-Austrian entomologist
• Larry Ferrari (1932–1997), American organist
• Lodovico Ferrari, Italian mathematician in the 16th century
• Lolo Ferrari, (1963-2000), French dancer, pornographic actress, actress and singer
• Luc Ferrari (1929–2005), French-born Italian composer
• Matteo Ferrari, Italian footballer
• Michel Ferrari (born 1954), Swiss neurologist
• Michele Ferrari, Italian physician, cycling coach and author
• Michelle Ferrari, Italian pornographic actress and television personality
• Paulo Ferrari, Argentine footballer
• Paul Ferreri, Italian/Australian boxer of the 1970s and 1980s
• Roberto Ferrari (gymnast), Italian gymnast
• Roberto Ferrari (athlete), Italian high jumper
• Roberto Ferrari (fencer), Italian fencer
• Roberto Ferrari (cyclist), Italian cyclist
• Vanessa Ferrari, Italian gymnast

Ferrari is a 2003 bio-pic based on the book by Enzo Biagi. It depicts Enzo Ferrari's rise from a successful race driver to one of the most famous entrepreneurs of all time. Being interviewed by a fictitious, intrusive young journalist he recalls his setbacks and personal losses. He also expresses his regrets about race drivers who met with an accident. The film finishes with a dedication by Piero Ferrari: "In loving memory of my father and of my brother Dino". Due to its success the original TV miniseries was edited for cinema.