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15 Most Beautiful Ferrari Roadsters - Part 2

Sports cars and roadsters from Ferrari have always been beautiful and devilish at the same time. These cars from the house of the “Prancing Horse” have always been the epitome of beautiful design coupled with performance. Ferrari, the world's most famous racing car maker, has brought highly powerful roadsters that have made it to people's heart all over the world. Here in Carazoo.com, we have compiled a list of 15 most amazing roadsters from Ferrari. We have given the article in two parts for your leisurely reading. Here is the second part of Ferrari Roadster series.

Enzo Ferrari (2003)

Another milestone was added to Ferrari's range of performance cars when Enzo was launched in 2002. Enzo came with advanced composite bodywork and a carbon-fibre and aluminium honeycomb sandwich chassis and was equipped with a 5998cc 65° V12 producing 660bhp. It had advance aerodynamics of clear F1 inspiration. With a top speed of 340 kmph, it could reach 0-100 kmph in 3.65 seconds. A total of 400 units were manufactured.

365 GTB/4 "Daytona" Berlinetta (1968)

The 365 GTB4 berlinetta, which came as a replacement to the 275 GTB4 model, made its debut at the Paris Salon in 1968. Later, it became popularly known as 'Daytona'. This was the last new 12-cylinder Ferrari model announced before Fiat took over control of road car production in 1969. The engine was a derivation of the twin V12 unit used in the 275 GTB4. It could accelerate from 0-60 mph in 5.4 seconds, 0-100 mph in 12.6 seconds. 365 GTB4 had a top speed of 280 kmph.

250 GT Berlinetta Lusso (1962)

The Berlinetta Lusso, which debuted at the 1962 Paris Salon, was the final model in the 250 GT series. The engine was a 3-litre V12 Colombo-designed 'short' block unit and a 4-speed plus reverse all-synchromesh gearbox. Berlinetta Lusso was positioned between Ferrari's racing models and up-market luxury cars and had a top speed of 240 kmph.

330 P4 Berlinetta (1967)

This model shared its styling resemblance with the 330 P3. 330 P4 Berlinetta was powered by a V12 engine that had been radically redesigned by Franco Rocchi. The only thing that differed was the new three-valve cylinder head-two inlets and one exhaust. Fuel feed was provided by a Lucas injection system and the chassis was slightly shorter than that of the 330 P3's. This model had a top speed of 340 kmph and won various races and earned its place in the history books after a memorable 1-2-3 at Daytona.

250 GT Cabriolet Series 1 (1957)

This two-seater debuted at the Geneva Motor Show in 1957. The new interpretation became instantly popular with the refined tastes of Ferrari lovers. After manufacturing 40 units, Ferrari brought forth a second series. The model was sobered down with the boot getting more spacious and the interiors becoming more comfortable. A total of about 200 units were produced before the production stopped in 1962.

250 Testa Rossa Spider (1959)

Built on a chassis similar to that of 500 TRC, 250 Testa Rossa Spider was designed for people who wanted a more powerful engine. As it turned out, FIA placed a three-litre limit on prototypes and consequently the reliable V12 from the 250 Gran Turismo was used, though, with a radically tuned with six twin-choke carburettors. This model had a top speed of 270 kmph and it also won the Manufacturers' World Championship in 1958.

275 GTB4 Berlinetta (1967)

The model was first presented at the 1966 Paris Motor Show. This was the first production Ferrari ever that was mated to four overhead camshaft version of the V12 engine. Thanks to six Weber 40 DCN carburetors, the new engine was more torquey at medium revs although its maximum power output could reach up to 8,000rpm. Production of this car had to be stopped because of new American safety regulations. A total of 280 units were manufactured before the production stopped.

375 Plus Cabriolet (1954)

Enzo Ferrari, after winning the Auto Sport World Championships in 1953, decided to launch a series of smaller spiders that could lead Scuderia to the World title. It was decide that these cars would be known by 375 Plus. Aurelio Lampredi developed a powerful V12 engine of nearly five litres. It had a top speed of 280 kmph. This model brought the most significant victory for Ferrari during Umberto Maglioli's at the Carrera Panameric.

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