Each year, the Supercar Driver Secret Meet gathers some of the rarest and most exotic machinery ever built, and 2025 is shaping up to be one of the most exciting yet. Among the dozens of incredible marques and models attending, Ferrari will take centre stage with an extraordinary lineup that reads like a greatest hits album from Maranello. Ferrari is arguably the most iconic and prestigious automotive brand in the world. With a legacy spanning over 70 years, its packed with legendary road cars and a racing heritage that few can rival.
From time to time, Ferrari unveils a flagship model often timed to mark a milestone anniversary that represents the pinnacle of what Maranello can achieve in a road car. These limited-edition vehicles are now highly sought-after and considered investments in most cases.The 288 GTO, F40, F50, Enzo and LaFerrari form a legendary quintet, each one a defining symbol of Ferrari’s evolving identity. That’s before we start to look at the Icona series featuring the Monza SP1, Monza SP2 and Daytona SP3.Together, the legendary foursome embody the spirit of the prancing horse and represent the ultimate expression of Ferrari engineering and design.
Ferrari 288 GTO
The first of the revered "big five" was the groundbreaking 288 GTO. Originally developed as a race car, its primary purpose was to compete in the World Rally Championship's Group B class, taking on giants such as Audi and Lancia. This era of rallying was known for its wild, dangerous and thrilling nature, but it came to an abrupt end in 1987 before the GTO could ever compete.
Despite its racing plans being shelved, Ferrari transformed the GTO into a road-legal monster. With lightweight aluminum bodywork and a twin-turbocharged V8 engine producing 400 hp, it could sprint from 0 to 60 mph in just five seconds. Only 272 were ever made, making it the rarest among Ferrari’s flagship supercars.
Ferrari F40
Next came the iconic F40, a model that needs no introduction and often lauded as the pinnacle of supercars. It was built to commemorate Ferrari’s 40th anniversary, it was the last car personally approved by Enzo Ferrari before his demise. Launched in 1987, the F40 featured a 2.9-liter twin-turbo V8 producing 471 hp, though many believe the true output was higher.
Pininfarina sculpted the F40 using advanced materials like Kevlar and carbon fiber, which can be visible through the ultra-thin original paint. It had no frills: no carpet, no interior door handles, a plastic windscreen and no radio. At just 1,100kg, it was a featherweight rocket. It held the title of the world’s fastest production car for two years and went head-to-head with the Porsche 959.
Originally, Ferrari planned to build 400 examples, but demand was so strong that production eventually reached 1,315 units. Despite so many being built, the F40’s value has remained sky-high.
Ferrari F50
Ferrari’s 50th anniversary called for something exceptional. Enter the V12 powered F50, which had the difficult task of following the beloved F40. Instead of continuing with turbocharging, Ferrari fitted the F50 with a 4.7 litre naturally aspirated V12, derived from its 1992 Formula One engine. The result was 513 horsepower and a redline symphony like no other.
While the F50’s raw performance didn’t significantly outstrip the F40, it offered a different experience. It was a purist’s car. With no power steering, no traction control and unassisted brakes it aimed to be more exotic, thanks to its F1-inspired engineering and removable hardtop. Production was limited to just 349 units, making it one of the rarest Ferraris of the modern era.
Ferrari Enzo
In 2002, Ferrari paid tribute to its founder with the release of the Enzo. A radical departure in design, it featured a sharp, wingless body and incorporated cutting-edge technology for the time. Powered by a new 6.0 litre V12 (codenamed F140), the Enzo produced 650 hp and it topped out at 217 mph.
Unlike its predecessors, the Enzo was packed with electronics, including a paddle-shift F1 gearbox and advanced traction control systems. It went up against the likes of the Mercedes-Benz McLaren SLR and Porsche Carrera GT. Ferrari initially planned to build 399 Enzos, with an additional car gifted to Pope John Paul II. In the end, it is believed 493 were produced making it more common than both the F50 and the 288 GTO.
Ferrari LaFerrari
The latest in the flagship ‘big five’ lineup is LaFerrari, which translates as “The Ferrari,” a name that signals its intent as the ultimate expression of Ferrari engineering. Like the Enzo, it adopted F1-derived technologies, most notably a hybrid system.
Its 6.3 litre V12 produced 789 horsepower, couple with a KERS unit that makes 161hp for a combined total of 950hp. This made it the most powerful road car Ferrari had ever made at the time, a title only recently surpassed by the SF90 Stradale.
LaFerrari was also notable as the first flagship Ferrari since the 1970’s without any design input from Pininfarina. Instead, its aggressive styling, with a sharp front nose, active aero and race-inspired proportions was developed entirely in-house.
Ferrari built 500 coupes, followed by 210 Aperta variants. Though they look similar, the Aperta received several design and aerodynamic changes, including revised wheel arches, adjusted door angles and flaps on the windshield to reduce cabin turbulence.
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While these headline Ferraris alone are enough to make any enthusiast’s heart race, they’re just the beginning. The 2025 Secret Meet promises to celebrate the past, present, and future of Ferrari in spectacular fashion, and this carefully curated selection of icons is just a small preview of the Prancing Horses galloping into Silverstone next week for our 2025 Secret Meet.
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