Beauty and elegance aren't enough to describe a Ferrari. It's arguably the best car brand in modern-day history, and the company building the sickest cars on our roads today. Since the first car rolled out of the Maranello factory, they have been deemed revolutionary, influencing the automotive industry for the better half of the 20th century.

Throwing their hats into various competitions, they have won several championships, including Formula 1 and 24hrs of Daytona. Narrowing down the best Ferrari models is far from an easy task, however, we've attempted to list the sickest Ferraris ever.

10 Ferrari 599 Manual

Ferrari 599 manual

A manual transmission always holds a special place in the heart of enthusiasts. However, Ferrari ditched the manual transmission for the paddle-shift system. Before it was retired a tribute to the manual transmission was available in the Ferrari 599.

black Ferrari 599 manual

The transmission in question was the six-speed gated manual transmission used by earlier Ferraris. The 599 was powered by a 6l V12 churning out 615hp. However, only 30 units were sold so to get your hands on one you will have to pay a hefty price.

9 Ferrari 458 Speciale

red Ferrari 458 Speciale

Introduced as a high-performance variation of the already potent 458 Italia it was an instant hit. It came with forged wheels, a vented bonnet, finned side sills, a taller rear spoiler, and front and rear movable flaps for added aerodynamic effect. Saying this car looks elegant is an understatement.

Red Ferrari Speciale

Powered by a 4.5l V8 churning out 605hp and 400lb-ft of torque, it could rocket itself to 60 in 3 seconds. It broke the record for horsepower per liter of any naturally aspirated engine at 133hp per liter.

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8 Ferrari Testarossa

Starring in Miami Vice, The Testarossa was everyone's favorite bedroom poster in the 80s. With its pop up headlights and gill-like side strakes, it was nothing short of revolutionary. It was powered by a 5L flat-12 engine producing 390hp and 361lb-ft of torque, which was sent to the rear wheels via a 5-speed manual transmission.

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The Testarossa could sprint to 60 in 5.3 seconds and would reach a top speed of 180mph.  It was a sales success as Ferrari sold over 7,000 units, some used examples still demand a hefty price of more than $150,000.

7 Ferrari Dino 246GT

This is the first Ferrari that didn't carry the prancing horse badge. Moreover, it's the first Ferrari to feature a smaller V6 engine rather than the V8 or V12s. Built-in 1968, it was powered by a 2.4l V6 engine churning out 195hp and 166 lb-ft of torque.

It was coupled with a five-speed manual and could sprint to 60 in 5.5 seconds. It could reach a top speed of 148mph which was astronomical at the time. The Dino was a Ferrari sub-brand, however, it didn't last long.

6 Ferrari 365GTB/Daytona

The Ferrari GTB was Ferrari's answer to the growing threat by mid-engined cars like the Lamborghini Miura. With the Pininfirina design, the 365GTB was a stunner. It adopted the 1970s angular design language. It was a track weapon, winning several races including the 24hrs of Daytona thereby gaining the 'Daytona' name.

The Daytona was powered by a 4.4L V12 churning out 352hp and 318lb-ft of torque. It could reach 60 in 5.4 seconds and had a top speed of 174mph. Only 1406 units were built, so prices in the used market are astronomical.

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5  Ferrari 125s

The 125s is one of the most controversial Ferraris of all time. It was the first Ferrari to carry the prancing horse badge implemented on all Ferraris since. Designed by Giocciono Colombo, it featured a 1.5L V12 engine churning out 118hp.

However, they were dismantled to build other cars e.g. the Ferrari 166. In recent years, the chassis of the 125 was found on a 166 thereby being resurrected. It's the rarest Ferrari ever built with only 2 units ever seeing the light of day and is considered priceless.

4 Ferrari F40

The F40 was launched in 1987 to celebrate Ferrari's 40th anniversary and was the last car Enzo Ferrari approved before his death. Its body was made from aluminum, carbon fiber, and kevlar.

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It was brought to motion by a 2.9L twin-turbo V8 churning out 471hp and 426lb-ft of torque. It rockets itself to 60 in 3.8 seconds and could reach a top speed of 201mph. It wasn't the fanciest Ferrari with a minimalist interior and had no air conditioning, however, it was an instant hit that drove its used prices to over $1 million.

3 Ferrari Enzo

Named after the founding father of Ferrari, the Enzo was Ferrari's answer to stiff competition by Mercedes, Porsche, and Lamborghini. It had a sharp angular design which piloted the new Ferrari design. It was powered by a 6L V12 churning out 660hp and 485lb-ft of torque.

It could rocket to 60 in 3.14 seconds and reach a top speed of 221mph. Moreover, it fully embraced the F1 style transmission. Only 400 units were built, so used prices demand over $2.5million.

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2 Ferrari La Ferrari

The La Ferrari is the first Ferrari to use a hybrid system. It was built to showcase Ferrari's prowess as an automaker. It was powered by a 6.3L V12 with a pair of electric motors to produce a total output of 963hp and 663lb-ft of torque.

It rockets itself to 60 in 2.4 seconds and could reach a top speed of 217 mph. Only 499 models were built, carrying a sticker price of over $1 million.

1 Ferrari 250 GTO

This is the undisputed king of the auction house. It was a race car like no other, able to annihilate its competition on any racetrack in its day. It has ascended to be the most desirable car of all time. It's powered by a 3L V12 pushing out 300hp and 126lb-ft of torque.

Built from 1962-1964, only 39 units rolled out of the factory. It became the most expensive car ever sold at an auction fetching over $48 million.

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