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See the Evolution of the Ferrari in 10 Photos

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2015: The 488 GTB can accelerate from 0 to 124 miles per hour in 8.3 seconds.Ferrari
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On Wednesday, Ferrari unveiled the 488 GTB, the Italian company’s latest model before making its initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange. Here’s a look back on nearly 70 years of an evolving sports car, from its debut road car in 1947 to its futuristic-looking new addition.

Ferrari Formula One driver Raikkonen of Finland and team mate Massa of Brazil during the celebration of Ferrari's 60th anniversary
1947: After two decades of manufacturing only race cars, Ferrari debuted its first road car, the 125 S.Giampiero Sposito—Reuters
Mille Miglia 1998
1953: The 375 Mille Miglia Spyder - Chassis was first introduced at the Paris Auto Salon.Rainer W. Schlegelmilch—Getty Images
Klemantaski Collection
1957: The 250 GT California was an open top model with versions made for both racing and road driving. Klemantaski Collection—Getty Images
1962 Ferrari 250 GTO
1962-64: The 250 GTO was the only front-engine model on display at the 1962 pre-season Ferrari press conference.Mario Suriani—AP
Klemantaski Collection
1968: The 365 GTB "Daytona" was first introduced at the Paris Auto Salon.Klemantaski Collection/Getty Images
Zippy car for Günter Netzer
1976: The 512 Berlinetta Boxer was a mid-engined road car that Enzo Ferrari initially worried would be too difficult for his customers to handle. dpa/AP
1986 Red Ferrari 288 GTO in speed on road, side view
1988: The 288 GTO was named for the car's 2.8 liter V8 engine. Ron Perry—Transtock/Corbis
USA - 2009 Concorso Italiano - 1999 Ferrari 355
1998: The F355 was designed to perform at a high level in various kinds of driving environments. Car Culture/Corbis
Ferrari Enzo, 2002
2002: The Enzo, named for Ferrari's founder, was built using formula-one technology. Rainer W. Schlegelmilch—Getty Images
2015: The 488 GTB can accelerate from 0 to 124 miles per hour in 8.3 seconds.Ferrari

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