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Ferrari Info
The heart of Ferrari's production centre covers an area of 252,000 m2, of which 94,000 m2 is under cover. The Maranello plant is divided into the different technological divisions which make up the
production cycle, with the sole exception of Carrozzeria Scaglietti (chassis and bodywork) which is based in Modena. The industrial complex is divided in two by Via Abetone Inferiore. In the oldest area, where production began
in 1947, are situated the management offices and all the industrial activities pertaining to both road cars and Formula 1 cars.
 
The first Ferrari built, 125S, on the entrance of the factory in 1947
On the other side of Via Abetone Inferiore, towards the Fiorano track, is the racing division where Jean Todt
and his team are based and where the design, development and assembly of the racing cars is carried out during the season.
Just past the main factory entrance gate in the central courtyard is the building which houses the President's offices and the administration. All around are the buildings housing the various technical divisions:
the paint division, light alloy foundry, bodywork assembly line and engine assembly - which, together with the panelling process, complete the production cycle - and the wind tunnel. If we include the Racing division, the
company can count on some 2,000 employees.
Fiat owns 85% of Ferrari. Italian bank Mediobanca controls a 15% stake in Ferrari; Germany's Commerzbank AG controls 10%; and Lehman Brothers' stake is nearly 7%. 10% of Ferarri is owned by Piero Ferrari, son of
the founder
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