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March 10, 2026
The Sound of Maranello in a Different Body: Ten Cars Hiding a Ferrari Heart
The Maranello factory is known for creating the world's best power units, which often end up in models of other brands. These engines, whether eight or twelve cylinders, are true engineering works of art. By purchasing some of these cars, you get top performance and a recognizable sound, but in a completely different package.
TL;DR
- The Maranello factory produces top-tier engines used by other car brands.
- Jannarelly Aella-60 uses a 3.6-liter V8 from the 360 Modena.
- Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio Quadrifoglio utilize a V6 derived from Ferrari's V8.
- The Lancia Thema 8.32 featured a V8 from the 308 GTB.
- ASA 1000 GT had a four-cylinder engine, a scaled-down version of Ferrari's V12.
- Pontiac Firebird Pegasus was equipped with a V12 personally delivered by Enzo Ferrari.
- Fiat Dino used a V6 developed for Formula 2 homologation, later used in the Lancia Stratos.
- Maserati MC12 shares mechanics and a V12 engine with the Ferrari Enzo.
- Maserati Quattroporte Evoluzione and GranTurismo historically used Ferrari V6 and V8 engines.
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