10 Non-Ferrari Cars With Ferrari Engines
Ferrari engines are legendary for their power, sound, and engineering excellence. While most of these masterpieces remain exclusively in Ferrari’s own vehicles, some lucky non-Ferrari cars have received the heart of a prancing horse.
From limited edition supercars to unexpected collaborations, these rare machines combine Ferrari power with different automotive personalities.
1. Maserati MC12: The Track Dominator
Born from Ferrari’s Enzo platform, the MC12 screams around corners with a 6.0-liter V12 Ferrari engine producing 630 horsepower. Only 50 road versions were ever made, making it rarer than its Ferrari cousin.
Maserati transformed this borrowed powerplant into a GT1 racing legend, winning multiple championships between 2005 and 2010. The distinctive long-tail design and massive rear wing set it apart from its Ferrari donor.
2. Lancia Thema 8.32: The Stealth Missile
Hiding beneath this ordinary-looking sedan’s hood lurks a 3.0-liter Ferrari V8 engine from the 308 GTB. Lancia’s engineers somehow squeezed Maranello’s screaming heart into a family car, creating the ultimate sleeper.
Distinguished by a subtle “8.32” badge (8 cylinders, 32 valves), this unassuming Italian could sprint to 60 mph in just 6.8 seconds – supercar territory in the 1980s. Even the retractable rear spoiler couldn’t completely blow its cover.
3. Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione: The Seductive Siren
Voluptuous curves and a sonorous Ferrari-derived 4.7-liter V8 make the 8C irresistible. Though technically a Maserati engine, its Ferrari bloodline is undeniable – developed when both brands shared technology under Fiat’s umbrella.
Limited to just 500 coupes and 500 spiders worldwide, this carbon-fiber beauty represents Alfa’s triumphant return to exclusive sports cars.
The exhaust note alone is worth the price of admission, a symphonic blend of Italian passion and engineering.
4. Fiat Dino: The Homologation Special
Racing rules demanded Ferrari build 500 engines for production cars to qualify for Formula 2. Unable to sell that many sports cars, they turned to corporate cousin Fiat for help. The resulting Fiat Dino Coupe and Spider packed genuine Ferrari V6 engines, identical to those in the Ferrari Dino.
Styled by legendary design houses Bertone and Pininfarina, these affordable Ferraris-in-disguise remain among the greatest automotive collaborations ever.
5. New Stratos: The Reborn Legend
German billionaire Michael Stoschek commissioned this modern interpretation of the iconic Lancia Stratos rally car. Starting with a Ferrari F430 Scuderia, builders shortened the chassis and wrapped it in a carbon fiber body echoing the wedge-shaped original.
Underneath beats a 4.3-liter Ferrari V8 producing 540 horsepower. Though only 25 were planned, each costs over $600,000 plus the donor Ferrari. Talk about an expensive tribute!
6. ASA 1000 GT: Ferrari’s Baby
Enzo Ferrari himself approved this diminutive sports car in the early 1960s. Nicknamed “Ferrarina” (little Ferrari), it featured a tiny 1.0-liter four-cylinder engine designed by Ferrari’s legendary engineer Gioacchino Colombo.
Despite its modest displacement, this miniature masterpiece revved to 7,000 rpm and featured the same attention to detail as its larger siblings.
With beautiful Bertone styling and genuine Ferrari engineering, these rare gems are now highly sought after by collectors.
7. Maserati GranTurismo: The Elegant GT
Blending Italian style with Ferrari firepower, the Maserati GranTurismo boasts a 4.2-liter Ferrari F136 V8, hand-crafted in Maranello. Producing 405 horsepower, this engine delivers a soulful wail that elevates the GranTurismo’s grand touring credentials.
Launched in 2007, this Pininfarina-designed coupe combines sleek lines with supercar performance, offering a refined alternative to Ferrari’s track-focused machines.
Its Ferrari heart ensures thrilling acceleration while maintaining everyday usability.
8. Lancia Stratos: The Rally Icon
Dominating rally stages throughout the 1970s, the wedge-shaped Stratos packed the 2.4-liter Ferrari Dino V6 behind its cockpit. This mid-engine monster won three consecutive World Rally Championships from 1974 to 1976.
Bertone’s radical design barely contained the ferocious Ferrari powerplant, with some saying the Stratos handled the engine better than Ferrari’s own cars.
With just 492 built, finding one today is nearly impossible – especially with its Ferrari heart still beating inside.
9. Maserati Ghibli Trofeo: The Performance Sedan
The Maserati Ghibli Trofeo unleashes Ferrari’s 3.8-liter twin-turbo V8, a fire-breathing F160 engine pumping out 580 horsepower. Introduced in 2020, this high-performance sedan blends Maserati’s luxurious heritage with Maranello’s engineering prowess.
The engine’s ferocious output propels the Ghibli to 60 mph in just 4.0 seconds, while its snarling exhaust note echoes Ferrari’s signature sound. This four-door rocket proves Ferrari power can elevate even a practical sedan to supercar status.
10. Maserati Quattroporte V: The Luxury Sedan
Ferrari’s 3.8-liter twin-turbo V8 transformed Maserati’s flagship sedan into a four-door supercar. Hand-assembled in Maranello, this F160 masterpiece produces 580 horsepower and revs with a soundtrack that rivals the best from BMW and Mercedes.
Michael Schumacher provided testing feedback for Ferrari and Maserati vehicles during his Formula 1 days.
The Pininfarina-designed body houses genuine Ferrari power in a package practical enough for daily use, proving Italian exotics can do family duty without sacrificing their soul.