Summary
- The fastest Ferrari ever produced is the 488 GTB with a top speed of 205 MPH, making it one of the quickest cars in the world.
- The F355 GTS, considered the last old-school V-8 Ferrari, has a top speed of 183 MPH and was known for its reliability and usability.
- The F40, the last supercar overseen by Enzo Ferrari, has a top speed of 201 MPH and is notorious for its high skill level to fully exploit its performance.
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 June 15, 2023: While our original list was already quite exhaustive with 17 models, we've decided to beef it up with five more examples of some of the prancing horses to have ever come out of the Maranello stable.
26 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.
Features and Statistics
| Years of Production | 1994 to 1999 |
| Engine Type | 3.5-liter naturally-aspirated V-8 |
| Engine Horsepower | 375 horsepower |
| Engine Torque | 268 pound-feet |
| 0 to 60 | 4.5 seconds |
| Top Speed | 183 MPH |
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 is 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.
25 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.
Features and Statistics
| Years of Production | 1999 to 2004 |
| Engine Type | 3.6-liter naturally-aspirated V-8 |
| Engine Horsepower | 419 horsepower |
| Engine Torque | 275 pound-feet |
| 0 to 60 | 4.0 seconds |
| Top Speed | 186 MPH |
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.
24 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.
Features and Statistics
| Years of Production | 1994 to 1996 |
| Engine Type | 4.9-liter naturally-aspirated Flat-12 |
| Engine Horsepower | 434 horsepower |
| Engine Torque | 369 pound-feet |
| 0 to 60 | 4.7 seconds |
| Top Speed | 196 MPH |
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 manua remained the only transmission option until the car was discontinued, in 1996.
23 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.
Features and Statistics
| Years of Production | 2004 to 2009 |
| Engine Type | 4.3-liter naturally-aspirated V-8 |
| Engine Horsepower | 503 horsepower |
| Engine Torque | 347 pound-feet |
| 0 to 60 | 3.2 seconds |
| Top Speed | 198 MPH |
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.
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 on a daily basis.
Features and Statistics
| Years of Production | 2017 to present |
| Engine Type | 3.9-liter twin-turbocharged V-8 |
| Engine Horsepower | 591 horsepower |
| Engine Torque | 561 pound-feet |
| 0 to 60 | 3.5 seconds |
| Top Speed | 199 MPH |
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.
Features and Statistics
| Years of Production | 1987 to 1992 |
| Engine Type | 2.9-liter twin-turbocharged V-8 |
| Engine Horsepower | 477 horsepower |
| Engine Torque | 426 pound-feet |
| 0 to 60 | 4.2 seconds |
| Top Speed | 201 MPH |
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.
Features and Statistics
| Years of Production | 1995 to 1997 |
| Engine Type | 4.7-liter naturally-aspirated V-12 |
| Engine Horsepower | 512 horsepower |
| Engine Torque | 347 pound-feet |
| 0 to 60 | 3.8 seconds |
| Top Speed | 202 MPH |
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, V-12 grand tourer. The 575M was an evolution of the 550 Maranello. While almost identical to the untrained eye, the 575 scored a pelthora 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.
Features and Statistics
| Years of Production | 2002 to 2006 |
| Engine Type | 5.7-liter naturally-aspirated V-12 |
| Engine Horsepower | 508 horsepower |
| Engine Torque | 434 pound-feet |
| 0 to 60 | 3.9 seconds |
| Top Speed | 202 MPH |
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 avialable for the 575M, but the option of an F1, robotized manual was also added.
18 Ferrari 488 GTB
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.
Features and Statistics
| Years of Production | 2015 to 2019 |
| Engine Type | 3.9-liter twin-turbocharged V-8 |
| Engine Horsepower | 661 horsepower |
| Engine Torque | 516 pound-feet |
| 0 to 60 | 2.7 seconds |
| Top Speed | 205 MPH |
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.
Features and Statistics
| Years of Production | 2021 to present |
| Engine Type | 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V-6/one electric motor |
| Engine Horsepower | 654 horsepower/165 horsepower/819 horsepower |
| Engine Torque | 546 pound-feet |
| 0 to 60 | 2.7 seconds |
| Top Speed | 205 MPH |
It had an electric range that's 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.
Features and Statistics
| Years of Production | 2016 to 2020 |
| Engine Type | 6.3-liter naturally-aspirated V-12 |
| Engine Horsepower | 681 horsepower |
| Engine Torque | 514 pound-feet |
| 0 to 60 | 3.4 seconds |
| Top Speed | 208 MPH |
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 basically 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.
Features and Statistics
| Years of Production | 2006 to 2012 |
| Engine Type | 6.0-liter naturally-aspirated V-12 |
| Engine Horsepower | 661 horsepower |
| Engine Torque | 457 pound-feet |
| 0 to 60 | 3.3 seconds |
| Top Speed | 208 MPH |
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.
14 Ferrari 330 P4
Top Speed: 210 Mph
Ferrari 330 P4 is one of the most iconic race cars to have come out 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 onslought 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.
Features and Statistics
| Years of Production | 1967 |
| Engine Type | 4.0-liter naturally-aspirated V-12 |
| Engine Horsepower | 450 horsepower |
| Engine Torque | N/A |
| 0 to 60 | N-A |
| Top Speed | 210 MPH |
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 pwoer-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 soruces, 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.
Features and Statistics
| Years of Production | 2019 to 2023 |
| Engine Type | 3.9-liter twin-turbocharged V-8 |
| Engine Horsepower | 710 horsepower |
| Engine Torque | 568 pound-feet |
| 0 to 60 | 2.8 seconds |
| Top Speed | 211 MPH |
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.
Features and Statistics
| Years of Production | 2017 to present |
| Engine Type | 6.5-liter naturally-aspirated V-12 |
| Engine Horsepower | 789 horsepower |
| Engine Torque | 530 pound-feet |
| 0 to 60 | 2.7 seconds |
| Top Speed | 211 MPH |
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 help it generate 20 percent more downforce than the 488 GTB and be a little bit faster.
Features and Statistics
| Years of Production | 2015 to 2019 |
| Engine Type | 3.9-liter twin-turbocharged V-8 |
| Engine Horsepower | 710 horsepower |
| Engine Torque | 568 pound-feet |
| 0 to 60 | 2.85 seconds |
| Top Speed | 211 MPH |
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.
10 Ferrari Daytona SP3
Top Speed: 211 Mph
The Daytona SP3 is one of the three models from the Ferrari's Icona series that arrived at the end of 2021. The model's design was inspired by the Ferrari 330 P4 endurance race car, which won at 24 hours of Daytona in 1967 and will be limited to only 599 units.
Features and Statistics
| Years of Production | 2022 to present |
| Engine Type | 6.5-liter naturally-aspirated V-12 |
| Engine Horsepower | 829 horsepower |
| Engine Torque | 514 pound-feet |
| 0 to 60 | 2.85 seconds |
| Top Speed | 211 MPH |
It went on sale as a 2023 model at a starting price of $2.25 million each. The SP3 can accelerate from 0 to 60 MPH in 2.85 seconds and can hit a top speed of 211 MPH.
9 Ferrari F12 Berlinetta
Top Speed:211 Mph
In 2012, Ferrari unveiled the F12berlinetta as a replacement for the 599 Grand Tourer. When compared to the model it replaces, the F12berlinetta features a more powerful, more efficient, naturally aspirated, 6.3-liter V-12 engine. Its engine management system is fitted with Ferrari's HELE start-stop system that helps reduce fuel consumption.
Features and Statistics
| Years of Production | 2012 to 2017 |
| Engine Type | 6.3-liter naturally-aspirated V-12 |
| Engine Horsepower | 730 horsepower |
| Engine Torque | 509 pound-feet |
| 0 to 60 | 3.1 seconds |
| Top Speed | 211 MPH |
As a result, the F12berlinetta is a very fast car: it lapped the Fiorano test circuit in 1 minute, 23 seconds - two seconds faster than the Enzo. It also sprints from 0 to 60 MPH in 3.1 seconds and can hit a top speed of 211 MPH.
8 Ferrari La Ferrari
Top Speed: 217 Mph
The LaFerrari is part of a triumvirate of hybrid hypercars that also includes the McLaren P1 and Porsche 918 Spyder. It offers both bonkers performance and 40 percent less fuel consumption than a pure internal combustion engine.
Features and Statistics
| Years of Production | 2013 to 2018 |
| Engine Type | 6.3-liter naturally-aspirated V-12/permanent magnet electric motor |
| Engine Horsepower | 789 horsepower/161 horsepower/950 horsepower |
| Engine Torque | 664 pound-feet |
| 0 to 60 | 2.5 seconds |
| Top Speed | 217 MPH |
Like the Ferrari Enzo, the LaFerrari was produced in limited quantities, with only 500 examples of the coupe and 210 examples of the roadster. It's also got the 'Ferrari speed' that the brand's known for, topping out at 217 MPH and occupying a top position on the list.
7 Ferrari Enzo
Top Speed: 218 Mph
If a car was named after its founder, it must be good. That is exactly the case with the Ferrari Enzo, which succeeds the F50. It's basically an F1 car for the road, with a carbon fiber body, 6.3-liter V-12, and F1-style six-speed automated manual that sends power to its rear wheels.
Features and Statistics
| Years of Production | 2002 to 2004 |
| Engine Type | 6.3-liter naturally-aspirated V-12 |
| Engine Horsepower | 660 horsepower |
| Engine Torque | 484 pound-feet |
| 0 to 60 | 3.5 seconds |
| Top Speed | 218 MPH |
It was a huge step up over the F50; only 400 were ever produced. It is the fastest production-version Ferrari, with a top speed of 218 MPH.