Ferrari 360

The most affordable Ferrari remains in the line for 2005 with only small amount of changes. However it's still a stunning sports car in either closed coupe or Spider convertible body styles or rides on a regular chassis to both minimize squeaks and rattles and maximize the car's handling prowess. A rear-mounted 3.6-liter V-8 engine generates a moving burning 400 horses and is fitted to a six-speed-manual transmission. An "available F1" automatic gearbox mimics a Formula One race car by using paddles located on the steering column to switch gears.

Ferrari F430

There's always been much more to Ferraris than just phenomenal performance -- their styling, exclusivity and sheer presence all play a part in their allure. Since the 1970s, Ferrari's range of midengine V8-powered sports cars has provided the most "affordable" means of accessing this mystique, though some of these cars have been more successful than others. While most performed a level of performance that few cars could match, more recent years have ushered in new competition, which effectively addressed the Ferrari's weaknesses while improving upon its strengths. The famous sports-car maker from Maranello answered with the Ferrari F430 coupe and Spider convertible.