Gallery: A Rare Peek Inside the Famed Factory Where Ferraris Are Born

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    Only 7,000 cars are made each year, so each one gets lots of attention.
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    All Ferraris are built at the factory in Maranello, Italy.
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    Each vehicle is assembled by a skilled team of technicians and craftspeople.
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    Each chassis is held by an individual mechanical lift that can be adjusted to suit each stage of production.
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    Natural light spills into the channel between two of the assembly lines.
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    The engine production hall, designed by Marco Visconti, occupies an area of 15,000 square meters.
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    The engine production area incorporates plant life to both improve the working environment and regulate the indoor climate.
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    Machines in Maranello do the heavy lifting.
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    But Ferrari hasn't lost the human touch.
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    Ferrari employees receive the same care as the cars they create and build.
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    Maranello is home to all of Ferrari's operations.
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    Including the company's F1 Clienti program, designed for Ferrari enthusiasts who wish to acquire and drive a single-seater F1 vehicle. Members can participate in annual non-competitive events organized by the company, at famous circuits around the world.
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