Created in the house that Enzo Ferrari was born stands the Ferrari Museum Modena (MEF).
In its second year of existence, the showspace expands to now include a Museum of Ferrari Engines, where Alfredo Ferrari, Enzo's father, used to have his office at the turn of the century.
The area is divided into six sections: experimental engines; small capacity 2 to 6 cylinder units; the classic 12 cylinder engines; the 8 cylinders; the turbo charged units and finally, the Formula 1 engines. In each section, a 3D video explains the characteristics of the various engines and how they worked.
An homage to Luciano Pavarotti can also now be found at the Prancing Horse's new museum. Born in 1935, the iconic Italian Opera star held the Prancing Horse founder in high regard. Ferrari who himself as a youngster had dreamed of becoming an opera singer, welcomed the rising talent who was 37 years his junior to Maranello.
Pavarotti had bought a second-hand Maserati Ghibli, which is on show today in the MEF, but he wanted a Ferrari. Later on he would choose an F40, another car that is now on display in the museum.
The video Enzo e Luciano: da Modena a Modena is projected in the showcase pavilion using 19 projectors, overlaid with a soundtrack that features some of the most beautiful of the tenor's songs.
The images play on the affinity between the two men: where they came from, their success on the world stage, their fans and admirers, the international recognition they received. Details that became each of these two men's trademarks, such as Ferrari's dark glasses and Pavarotti’s scarf and Borsalino hat, are highlighted.
Some of the most famous Ferraris of all time are on show in this pavilion, from one of the earliest models, the 1948 166 Touring right up to the awe inspiring LaFerrari.
The exhibition is open until February 2016. It can be seen on its own, or combined wit a visit to the Ferrari Museum in Maranello.
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