The Fastest Ferraris In the World

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.

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21 Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M: 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.

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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.

20 Ferrari Portofino: 199 mph

front 3/4 view of a grey 2021 Ferrari Portofino M near old buildings

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.

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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.

19 Ferrari F40: 201 MPH

Front and side view of a 1987 Ferrari F40

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.

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Oh, and did we mention this car had two fuel tanks on each side? This Ferrari’s top speed is rated at 201 MPH.

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18 Ferrari F50: 202 MPH

A front 3/4 shot of a 1995 Ferrari F50

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.

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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.

17 Ferrari 488 GTB: 205 MPH

Front three-quarters shot of a Ferrari 488 GTB by Vision of Speed

The Ferrari 488 GTB is the predecessor of the F8 Tributo. It is essentially a turbocharged version of the 458 Italia that it replaced.

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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.

16 Ferrari 296 GTB: 205 MPH

Front three-quarters shot of a red Ferrari 296 GTB parked indoors

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.

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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).

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15 Ferrari GTC4 Lusso: 208 MPH

Side view of silver Ferrari GTC4 Lusso parked. 

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.

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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.

14 Ferrari 599 GTO: 208 MPH

Front and side view of a Ferrari 599 GTO

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.

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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.

13 Ferrari F8 Tributo: 211 MPH

An outdoor shot of a 2020 Ferrari F8 Tributo

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.

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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.

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12 Ferrari 812 Superfast: 211 MPH

Ferrari 812 Superfast official reveal at Geneva Motor Show

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.

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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: 211 MPH

Front and side view of a Ferrari 488 Pista

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.

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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: 211 MPH

Side and front view of a Ferrari Daytona SP3

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.

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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.

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9 Ferrari F12berlinetta: 211 MPH

Side view of a Ferrari F12berlinetta

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.

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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 LaFerrari: 217 MPH

front three quarter shot of a 2017 Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta on the street

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.

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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: 218 MPH

A front 3/4 shot of a 2003 Ferrari Enzo

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.

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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.

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6 Ferrari F40 LM: 229 MPH

The original F40 was designed solely to be a roadworthy supercar that would never see an official day in a sanctioned race. Sometimes, things do not work out as expected, though, especially when a high-performance car is better than expected.

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Because of the success of the F40, the designers got to work and created the competition-bred Ferrari F40 LM that pushed the limits on the track until 1992, achieving high speeds of 229 MPH.

5 Ferrari 288 GTO Evoluzione: 230 MPH

Front and side view of a Ferrari 288 GTO Evoluzione

Group B rally racing was huge in the ’70s and ’80s, so any carmaker that wanted to test some new designs built them to compete in the rallies. Unfortunately for some race fans, the excessively high outputs of the engines caused serious accidents among the drivers, some of them rolling out into the crowd and ending the lives of people enjoying a day at the races.

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For that reason, the Ferrari GTO Evolouzione never saw a day in the races because Group B rally racers were discontinued, but it is still a beast even by today’s standards.

4 Ferrari F50 GT: 235 MPH

A front-facing shot of a Ferrari F50 GT in the race track

The Ferrari F50 GT was a race track-born supercar designed for one sole purpose; to take down the McLaren F1 GTR that simply dominated the race tracks. The carmaker took the already hopped-up F50, added some horsepower, reduced weight by half a ton, threw in a six-speed sequential transmission, and slapped on some huge slicks to ensure the extra power stayed grounded.

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The finished car was not the best looking of the bunch, but it could reach 235 MPH and hug the track like a true Formula One car should.​​​​​​​

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3 Ferrari Enzo XX Evolution Edo Competition: 242 MPH

Front and side view of a Ferrari Enzo 

You might think after reading this that you want to run out and buy the first Ferrari Enzo XX Evolution Edo Competition that you can find, but you may have a surprise coming. The XX is not a car built for the public market.

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It is a track car only. One that is parked and locked up when not in use. Unfortunately, the only way it can be used is with the permission, and the key, of the people in charge of the car for the day.

2 Ferrari Enzo ZXX Evolution Edo Competition: 245 MPH

The Ferrari Enzo ZXX Evolution Edo Competition is another highly modified supercar designed to excel above and beyond the base-level car. The problem was that the car was too much for owner Zahir Rana because he crashed it into the sea. ​​​​​​​

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Instead of calling it a loss, Edo Competition collected the car, dried it out, and brought it back from a watery resting place with more horsepower than ever before.