What is the fastest Ferrari? This could be one of the most commonly asked questions in the car community or, at the very least, among exotic car enthusiasts. There are so many ways to deal with this question, though. Is it fastest in terms of top speed or perhaps acceleration? Ferraris all excel in various metrics and vary so much depending on their intended purpose.
One may have the highest top speed, but it won't be the fastest to 60 MPH or even 100 MPH, while another might be very fast to 60 MPH and can set lap records but can't hit 200 MPH. So, with all factors considered, here are the fastest Ferraris ever produced, ranked exclusively by their top speed.
Updated November 14, 2023: While our original list was already quite exhaustive with 17 models, we've decided to beef it up with 13 more examples of some of the fastest prancing horses to have ever come out of the Maranello stable.
We gathered performance data from Ferrari's website and specialized databases like Automobile Catalog to give a comprehensive list of each vehicle's performance specs. Models in this list have been arranged based on their top speeds, starting with the slowest model and working our way up to the very fastest
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Top Speed: 174 MPH
By far, one of the most iconic Ferrari names is the "Daytona". This was, actually, a nickname for the Ferrari 365 GTB/4. The nickname came after Ferrari's loss at Daytona in 1966, after which the carmaker was determined to make an epic comeback. In 1967, Ferrari won the first race of the World Supercar Championship, which took place at Daytona. One way in which Ferrari commemorated its one-two-three finish was with the 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB/4.
Specifications and Performance
Engine Type |
4.4-liter naturally-aspirated V-12 |
Transmission |
5-speed manual |
Power |
347 horsepower |
Torque |
319 pound-feet |
Drivetrain |
Front-engine, RWD |
0-60 MPH |
5.5 seconds |
(Sourced from Automobile Catalog and Ferrari)
It is worth noting that only the two-seater version got the Daytona extension to the name. Although Daytona's drag coefficient of 0.4 is not quite on par with its racecar counterparts, the Colombo V-12 made more than enough power to give the 365 GTB/4 great pace even by today's standards.
29 Ferrari F355 GTS
Top Speed: 183 Mph
Ferrari F355 is considered the last old-school, V-8 Ferrari. It was, actually, Ferrari's answer to the Honda NSX, since it proved supercars can be reliable and usable. This prompted the Italian engineers to take their 348 back for refinement, resulting in the F355. Based on the same chassis, the F355 featured numerous improvements, the most important of which, was the bigger V-8 engine with five valves per cylinder.
Specifications and Performance
Engine Type |
3.5-liter naturally-aspirated V-8 |
Transmission |
6-speed manual/ 6-speed automatic |
Power |
375 horsepower |
Torque |
268 pound-feet |
Drivetrain |
Mid-engine, RWD |
0-60 MPH |
4.5 seconds |
(Sourced from Automobile Catalog and Ferrari)
The manual transmission still featured a gated shifter, but was beefed up and received a cooler - something the F355's predecessor was lacking. Unfortunately, this was when paddle-shift transmissions were on the rise, and the F355 was the first Ferrari to feature one. On the other hand, this was the last Ferrair to feature the iconic, pop-up headlights. Its successor, the 360 Modena, would feature conventional, fixed units, due to safety regulations.
28 Ferrari 360 Modena Challenge Stradale
Top Speed: 186 Mph
The 360 Modena is considered, by many, to be the first modern, mid-engine Ferrari. The 360 debuted in 1999 and was offered in three guises - 360 Modena (coupe), 360 Spyder (convertible), and 360 Challenge Stradale - a lighter, more track-focused variant of the Modena. All three variants were powered by the same F131 V-8, which featured a flat-plane crankshaft. Standard variants produced 395 horsepower while the Challenge Stradale - 419.
Specifications and Performance
Engine Type |
3.6-liter naturally-aspirated V-8 |
Transmission |
6-speed automatic |
Power |
419 horsepower |
Torque |
275 pound-feet |
Drivetrain |
Mid-engine, RWD |
0-60 MPH |
4.0 seconds |
(Sourced from Automobile Catalog)
The track-focused Ferarri 360 also shaved 240 pounds (110 kg) of the regular 360 Modena's weight, tipping the scales at just 3,152 pounds (1,430 kg). Unlike the more civil 360 variants, the Challenge Stradale omits the option of a gated manual, instead opting for the Grazino F1, robotized manual. Out of the 18,245 cars produced, 1,880 were 360 CS.
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Top Speed: 188 MPH
When you think of flat-12 Ferrari engines, the Testarossa is, often, the first to come to mind. However, that car's predecessor also features the same, 180-degree "V-angle". The 512 BB (Berlinetta Boxer) came in 1976 as an evolution of the 365 GT4 BB. The key difference was the larger, Tipo F102 engine, which now displaced 4,943 cc (301.64 cui) versus the earlier model's 4,424 cc (270 cui).
Specifications and Performance
Engine Type |
4.9-liter naturally-aspirated Flat-12 |
Transmission |
5-speed manual |
Power |
340 horsepower |
Torque |
331 pound-feet |
Drivetrain |
Mid-engine, RWD |
0-60 MPH |
5.1 seconds |
(Sourced from Automobile Catalog)
From 1981, the model received fuel injection, but this did not result in more power. Between 1976 and 1984, the Ferrari 512 Berlinetta Boxers were produced in 1,936 examples, with 1,007 being the fuel-injected 512i BB.
26 Ferrari 456 GTA
Top Speed: 192 MPH
The 456 was one of the less-known Ferrari V-12 models, which makes it the most attainable way to acquire a Prancing Horse, especially one with a V-12 engine. The model featured a 2+2 coupe layout that made it the most practical Ferrari before the 612 Scaglietti came about. The Ferrari 456 was powered by two versions of the F116 V-12, which was the basis for the 550 and 575 Maranello engines.
Specifications and Performance
Engine Type |
5.5-liter naturally-aspirated V-12 |
Transmission |
6-speed manual/ 4-speed automatic |
Power |
436 horsepower |
Torque |
405 pound-feet |
Drivetrain |
Front-engine, RWD |
0-60 MPH |
5.0 seconds |
(Sourced from Automobile Catalog)
The 456 was down on power compared to those, but it was still capable enough to reach a comparable top speed to those. The Pininfarina-styled body featured pop-up headlights, and its smooth lines served as inspiration for many economy-car-based coupes, like the Peugeot 406 Coupe (also designed by Pininfarina) and Hyundai Tiburon.
25 Ferrari 512 M
Top Speed: 196 Mph
When it comes to V-12 Italian exotics from the 1980s, few cars are as iconic as the Ferrari Testarossa. Although not the quickest of its time, the Testarossa nameplate can easily be uttered in the same sentence as the Lamborghini Countach and Ferrari F40. The V-12 Ferrari made its debut in 1984 and it got its life extended twice. First, in the form of the 1991 Ferrari 512 TR, and then, in the form of the highly-controversial 512 M. Each time, the car became slightly rounder and more powerful, but the lack of headlights in the 512 M put off many of the purists.
Specifications and Performance
Engine Type |
4.9-liter naturally-aspirated Flat-12 |
Transmission |
6-speed manual |
Power |
434 horsepower |
Torque |
369 pound-feet |
Drivetrain |
Mid-engine, RWD |
0-60 MPH |
4.7 seconds |
(Sourced from Automobile Catalog)
Still, the mechanicals remained, virtually, the same, with the F113 flat-12 engine now making 434 horsepower instead of the original's 385. A five-speed gated manual remained the only transmission option until the car was discontinued, in 1996.
24 Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M
Top Speed: 198 Mph
Remember when Ferrari used to dominate Formula One? Yeah, we miss those days, too. The Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M was a special edition to celebrate its 16th victory in the Constructor's Championship in 2008, and it came with extra chassis bracing over the F430 to cope with the added performance.
Specifications and Performance
Engine Type |
4.3-liter naturally-aspirated V-8 |
Transmission |
6-speed automatic |
Horsepower |
503 horsepower |
Torque |
347 pound-feet |
Drivetrain |
Mid-engine, RWD |
0 to 60 |
3.2 seconds |
(Sourced from Automobile Catalog)
It also featured numerous carbon fiber parts to save weight, along with five-spoke forged alloy wheels. Its engine is an upgraded version of the standard F430's 4.3-liter V-8, sending power to the rear wheels via a six-speed single-clutch automated manual.
23 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti
Top Speed: 199 MPH
Just like the Ferrari 456 was a more practical 550/575 Maranello, the 612 Scaglietti is a more practical 599. Like its predecessor, the 612 is a four-seater grand-tourer, but don't think for a second it's a fat, lazy barge. Although it's just over 100 pounds heavier than the 599, it shares the same platform, allowing the 612 Scaglietti to mask most of its 4,078-pound curb weight.
Specifications and Performance
Engine Type |
5.7-liter naturally-aspirated V-12 |
Transmission |
6-speed manual/ 6-speed automatic |
Power |
533 horsepower |
Torque |
434 pound-feet |
Drivetrain |
Front-engine, RWD |
0-60 MPH |
4.0-3.8 seconds |
(Sourced from Automobile Catalog)
Although not the prettiest Ferrari, the 612 Scaglietti was, consistently, one of the most athletic, V-12 grand tourers. Moreover, later models got revised suspension and transmission software for the F1 automatic. Like the 599, you could also get the 612 Scaglietti with a gated manual, although you have to look harder and pay extra for the third pedal and stick.
22 Ferrari Portofino
Top Speed:199 Mph
Even if the Portofino is the "entry-level" Ferrari, its performance is still just as deserving as any supercar with the prancing horse badge. Its 3.9-liter twin-turbo V-8 is shared with the 488 GTB and the F8 Tributo, and it offers just enough power and performance for the Portofino to be usable daily.
Specifications and Performance
Engine Type |
3.9-liter twin-turbocharged V-8 |
Transmission |
7-speed DCT automatic |
Power |
591 horsepower |
Torque |
561 pound-feet |
Drivetrain |
Front-engine, RWD |
0 to 60 |
3.5 seconds |
(Sourced from Automobile Catalog)
It has a luxurious cabin and at least for a Ferrari, a comfortable ride. Further proof of its usability is its cabin tech, which was the most advanced for a Ferrari when it was released.
21 Ferrari F40
Top Speed: 201 Mph
The Ferrari F40 is the last supercar its founder, Enzo Ferrari, oversaw before passing away. Its twin-turbo V-8 was enough for it to be the fastest Ferrari of its time. This is despite having no form of electronic driver aid, and it was notorious for having a high skill level to fully exploit its performance.
Specifications and Performance
Engine Type |
2.9-liter twin-turbocharged V-8 |
Transmission |
5-speed manual |
Power |
477 horsepower |
Torque |
426 pound-feet |
Drivetrain |
Mid-engine, RWD |
0-60 MPH |
4.2 seconds |
(Sourced from Automobile Catalog)
The Ferrari F40 may be an Italian classic, but it owes much of its performance to the German Bosch fuel injection, US-patented NACA ducts, and Japanese, IHI turbochargers. Despite the massive rear wing integrated into the rear clamshell, the F40 boasts a drag coefficient of 0.34. Oh, and did we mention this car had two fuel tanks on each side? This Ferrari's top speed is rated at 201 MPH.
20 Ferrari F50
Top Speed: 202 Mph
Just like the Ferrari Enzo, the F50 is also an F1 car for the road. Unfortunately, it was always overshadowed by the F40, but that doesn't mean it isn't any good. It's a 4.7-liter V-12 out of an F1 racecar, a return to form for Ferrari's flagship V-12 cars. The F50's Tipo F130B V-12 was based on the Ferrari 641/2 Formula 1 car's 3.5-liter V-12. The block is said to be the same, although everything else has been modified for road use.
Specifications and Performance
Engine Type |
4.7-liter naturally-aspirated V-12 |
Transmission |
6-speed manual |
Power |
512 horsepower |
Torque |
347 pound-feet |
Drivetrain |
Mid-engine, RWD |
0-60 MPH |
3.8 seconds |
It also was a lot more comfortable than the rougher F40, which is partly thanks to adaptive suspension, which is advanced for its time. It was one of the fastest Ferraris ever made at the time, with a top speed of 202 MPH.
19 Ferrari 575M Maranello
Top Speed: 202 Mph
Ferrari's last, old-school grand tourer came in the form of the 575M. Before the 599 GTO, F12 Berlinetta, and 812 Superfast, this was Ferrari's flagship, the V-12 grand tourer. The 575M was an evolution of the 550 Maranello. While almost identical to the untrained eye, the 575 scored a plethora of improvements, most of which under the car's "flesh". The 5.7-liter, F133 V-12 was a modified version of the 550 Maranello's 5.5-liter unit.
Specifications and Performance
Engine Type |
5.7-liter naturally-aspirated V-12 |
Transmission |
6-speed manual/ 6-speed automatic |
Power |
508 horsepower |
Torque |
434 pound-feet |
Drivetrain |
Front-engine, RWD |
0-60 MPH |
3.9 seconds |
(Sourced from Automobile Catalog)
The 575 featured a bigger intake and 12 individual ignition coils instead of the 550's two (one for each cylinder bank). Along with a different exhaust system, this resulted in the 575 boasting 30 horsepower extra. The 550's six-speed, gated manual was also available for the 575M, but the option of an F1, robotized manual was also added.
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Top Speed: 205 Mph
The Ferrari 488 GTB is the predecessor of the F8 Tributo. It is essentially a turbocharged version of the 458 Italia that it replaced.
Specifications and Performance
Engine Type |
3.9-liter twin-turbocharged V-8 |
Transmission |
7-speed DCT automatic |
Power |
661 horsepower |
Torque |
516 pound-feet |
Drivetrain |
Mid-engine, RWD |
0-60 MPH |
2.7 seconds |
(Sourced from Automobile Catalog)
Its 3.9-liter twin-turbo V-8 had the highest specific horsepower and torque per liter, 169.4 hp/liter and 194.8 Nm (144 pound-feet)/liter, for a Ferrari during its time. While not the fastest Ferrari, it still clocks over 200 MPH.
17 Ferrari 296 GTB
Top Speed: 205 Mph
As a follow-up to Ferrari's electrification plans, its successor to the F8 Tributo is also a plug-in hybrid in the form of the 296 GTB. Dubbed the "first real Ferrari with six cylinders," it comes with a 3.0-liter twin-turbo V-6 and an electric motor that has a combined 819 horsepower.
Specifications and Performance
Engine |
3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V-6 + 1x e-Motor |
Transmission |
7-speed DCT automatic |
Power |
819 horsepower (combined) |
Torque |
546 pound-feet |
0 to 60 |
2.7 seconds |
Drivetrain |
Mid-engine, RWD |
(Sourced from Automobile Catalog)
It had an electric range that was good for 16 miles (25 kilometers). Despite the electrification, the 296 GTB only has a dry weight of 3,241 lbs (1,470 kg).
16 Ferrari GTC4 Lusso
Top Speed: 208 Mph
Ferrari unveiled the GTC4Lusso in 2016 as a replacement for the FF. Just like its predecessor, the GTC4Lusso is a four-seater three-door shooting brake that features an improved version of Ferrari's patented four-wheel drive system introduced in the FF.
Specifications and Performance
Engine Type |
6.3-liter naturally-aspirated V-12 |
Transmission |
7-speed DCT automatic |
Power |
681 horsepower |
Torque |
514 pound-feet |
Drivetrain |
Front-engine, AWD |
0 to 60 |
3.4 seconds |
(Sourced from Automobile Catalog)
The GTC4Lusso can sprint from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.4 seconds and can hit a top speed of 208 MPH. The model went out of production at the end of 2020 and never received a replacement.
15 Ferrari 599 GTO
Top Speed: 208 Mph
The Ferrari 599 GTO is a road-legal version of the 599XX racecar, and it was just as bonkers as the racecar that inspired it. It was the fastest car during its time to lap their Fiorano test track, beating the Ferrari Enzo by one second.
Specifications and Performance
Engine Type |
6.0-liter naturally-aspirated V-12 |
Transmission |
6-speed automatic/ 6-speed manual |
Power |
661 horsepower |
Torque |
457 pound-feet |
Drivetrain |
Front-engine, RWD |
0-60 MPH |
3.3 seconds |
(Sourced from Automobile Catalog)
It also weighed 220 pounds less than the standard 599 GTB, and production was limited to just 599 cars. With a top speed of 208, it is one of the fastest Ferraris ever made. Sadly, this is the last time Ferrari sold a big, V-12 Ferrari with the option of a gated, manual transmission.
14 Ferrari 330 P4
Top Speed: 210 Mph
The Ferrari 330 P4 is one of the most iconic race cars to have come out of the Italian Scuderia. It represented a continuous evolution that started with the 330 P2. The mid-engine V-12 Ferrari was specifically developed for endurance racing. These were the cars Enzo Ferrari deployed as an answer to the Ford GT40's onslaught at Le Mans. The 330 P4 was visually identical to the 330 P2 and 330 P3 that came before it but scored a bigger version of the P3's V-12.
Specifications and Performance
Engine Type |
4.0-liter naturally-aspirated V-12 |
Transmission |
5-speed manual |
Power |
450 horsepower |
Torque |
341 pound-feet |
Drivetrain |
Mid-engine, RWD |
0-60 MPH |
4.0 seconds |
(Sourced from Automobile Catalog)
The five-speed transmission was now a ZF unit, instead of the P3's brittle, Type 593 transmission. With 450 horsepower on tap and only 1,749 pounds (792 kg) to lug around, the P330 P4 boasted a power-to-weight ratio of 568 horsepower per tonne, which is better than the Bugatti Chiron's 523 horsepower per tonne. Out of the four Ferrari 330 P4 made, one was converted to a road car. According to different sources, the top speed figure ranges from 195 to 210 mph.
13 Ferrari F8 Tributo
Top Speed: 211 Mph
Succeeding the 488 GTB is the F8 Tributo, which also shares its fundamentals with the 458 Italia. It's a testament to how well-engineered the platform is, which dates back to 2010. Powering it is a 3.9-liter twin-turbo V-8, which during its time, was the most powerful Ferrari ever produced.
Specifications and Performance
Engine Type |
3.9-liter twin-turbocharged V-8 |
Transmission |
7-speed DCT automatic |
Engine Horsepower |
710 horsepower |
Engine Torque |
568 pound-feet |
Drivetrain |
Mid-engine, RWD |
0-60 MPH |
2.8 seconds |
(Sourced from Automobile Catalog)
It sends power to the rear wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic, helping it achieve a top speed of 211 MPH, which makes it one of the fastest Ferraris to date.
12 Ferrari 812 Superfast
Top Speed: 211 Mph
The Ferrari 812 Superfast is an evolution of the F12 Berlinetta, with which it shares its fundamentals. Its 6.5-liter engine is one of the most powerful in production that doesn't come with any forced induction, driving the rear wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic to a top speed of 211 MPH.
Specifications and Performance
Engine Type |
6.5-liter naturally-aspirated V-12 |
Transmission |
7-speed DCT automatic |
Power |
789 horsepower |
Torque |
530 pound-feet |
Drivetrain |
Front-engine, RWD |
0-60 MPH |
2.7 seconds |
(Sourced from Automobile Catalog)
Believe it or not, this exotic car also happens to be faster than the more expensive and even more exclusive LaFerrari by exactly a second around the Fiorano race track.
11 Ferrari 488 Pista
Top Speed: 211 Mph
The 488 Pista is a more capable version of the 488 GTB that arrived in 2018. It received mechanical and exterior modifications inspired by the 488 GTE and 488 Challenge that helped it generate 20 percent more downforce than the 488 GTB and be a little bit faster.
Specifications and Performance
Engine Type |
3.9-liter twin-turbocharged V-8 |
Transmission |
7-speed DCT automatic |
Power |
710 horsepower |
Torque |
568 pound-feet |
Drivetrain |
Mid-engine, RWD |
0-60 MPH |
2.85 seconds |
(Sourced from Automobile Catalog)
It is powered by the same twin-turbocharged V-8 engine but delivers more horses and torque. The 488 Pista can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in just 2.85 seconds and hit a top speed of 211 MPH - up from 205 MPH in the 488 GTB.