A McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet of the Swiss Air Force performs during the annual live fire event over the Axalp in the Bernese Oberland, on October 19, 2022. - At an altitude of 2,200 meters above sea level, spectators attended a unique aviation display performed at the highest air force firing range in Europe. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP)
A McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet of the Swiss Air Force performs during the annual live fire event over the Axalp in the Bernese Oberland, on October 19, 2022. - At an altitude of 2,200 meters above sea level, spectators attended a unique aviation display performed at the highest air force firing range in Europe. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP)
Firefighters extinguish a destructive blaze at a hotel where refugees from Ukraine were being housed in Gross Stroemkendorf, Germany. AP
Firefighters extinguish a destructive blaze at a hotel where refugees from Ukraine were being housed in Gross Stroemkendorf, Germany. AP
The Corazzieri, the Italian Presidential Guard, stands during the first round of formal political consultations for a new government at the Quirinale Palace in Rome. EPA
The Corazzieri, the Italian Presidential Guard, stands during the first round of formal political consultations for a new government at the Quirinale Palace in Rome. EPA
Nomads from the Indian state of Rajasthan travel in a bullock cart along with their cattle on the outskirts of Amritsar. AFP
Nomads from the Indian state of Rajasthan travel in a bullock cart along with their cattle on the outskirts of Amritsar. AFP
Property workers participating in The District fair speak to police after activists threw coloured powder on them during a protest denouncing Spain's housing crisis and widespread evictions, in Barcelona. Reuters
Property workers participating in The District fair speak to police after activists threw coloured powder on them during a protest denouncing Spain's housing crisis and widespread evictions, in Barcelona. Reuters
A tourist pets a cat at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. AFP
A tourist pets a cat at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. AFP
Tyres are burnt during clashes at the village of Deir Sharaf near the western entrance of Nablus in the occupied West Bank, as Palestinian protesters attempt to remove a barrier erected by Israeli forces. AFP
Tyres are burnt during clashes at the village of Deir Sharaf near the western entrance of Nablus in the occupied West Bank, as Palestinian protesters attempt to remove a barrier erected by Israeli forces. AFP
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz listens to the debate at the German parliament Bundestag in Berlin. AP
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz listens to the debate at the German parliament Bundestag in Berlin. AP
Baker Lake is surrounded by autumnal colours near East Bolton, Quebec, Canada. AFP
Baker Lake is surrounded by autumnal colours near East Bolton, Quebec, Canada. AFP
Black turtle hatchlings (Chelonia mydas agassizzi) head to the sea after being released on the beach of Sipacate, 135km south of Guatemala City. AFP
Black turtle hatchlings (Chelonia mydas agassizzi) head to the sea after being released on the beach of Sipacate, 135km south of Guatemala City. AFP
Farmers sell vegetables, fruits and seedlings to middlemen at a bi-weekly floating market on the Belua river, in Pirojpur district, Bangladesh. Reuters
Farmers sell vegetables, fruits and seedlings to middlemen at a bi-weekly floating market on the Belua river, in Pirojpur district, Bangladesh. Reuters
Housboats sit on drought-affected land near the Solimoes river, in Tefe, Amazonas state, Brazil. AP
Housboats sit on drought-affected land near the Solimoes river, in Tefe, Amazonas state, Brazil. AP
This image released by Nasa shows The Pillars of Creation, captured by the James Webb Space Telescope in near-infrared-light view. AP
This image released by Nasa shows The Pillars of Creation, captured by the James Webb Space Telescope in near-infrared-light view. AP
People visit the exhibition 'Tintin, L'aventure Immersive' (Tintin, the immersive adventure), from the comic book series by Belgian cartoonist Herge, at the Atelier des Lumieres in Paris. EPA
People visit the exhibition 'Tintin, L'aventure Immersive' (Tintin, the immersive adventure), from the comic book series by Belgian cartoonist Herge, at the Atelier des Lumieres in Paris. EPA

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Timeline

1947
Ferrari’s road-car company is formed and its first badged car, the 125 S, rolls off the assembly line

1962
250 GTO is unveiled

1969
Fiat becomes a Ferrari shareholder, acquiring 50 per cent of the company

1972
The Fiorano circuit, Ferrari’s racetrack for development and testing, opens

1976
First automatic Ferrari, the 400 Automatic, is made

1987
F40 launched

1988
Enzo Ferrari dies; Fiat expands its stake in the company to 90 per cent

2002
The Enzo model is announced

2010
Ferrari World opens in Abu Dhabi

2011
First four-wheel drive Ferrari, the FF, is unveiled

2013
LaFerrari, the first Ferrari hybrid, arrives

2014
Fiat Chrysler announces the split of Ferrari from the parent company

2015
Ferrari launches on Wall Street

2017
812 Superfast unveiled; Ferrari celebrates its 70th anniversary

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Torque: 730Nm at 4,000-7,000rpm

Transmission: 8-speed dual-clutch automatic

Fuel consumption: 11.2L/100km

On sale: Now, deliveries expected later in 2025

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