Ferrari’s 2003 model year offered a compact but varied lineup that balanced road-going usability with track-focused engineering, appealing to drivers and collectors alike. That year stands out for mixing familiar mid-engined coupes with limited-production halo cars.
There are 10 2003 Ferrari Models, ranging from 360 Modena to Enzo. For each entry, the data are organized as Variant,Body type,Engine (L) so you can compare specs at a glance — you’ll find below.
Which 2003 Ferrari model is most practical for regular driving?
The 360 Modena is generally the most practical: its 3.6L V8 is simpler to maintain than the larger V12s, parts and mechanic familiarity are better, and its chassis is forgiving enough for everyday use compared with limited-run models like the Enzo.
How much do the engines differ across the 2003 lineup?
Engine sizes and layouts vary noticeably, from V8s around 3.6L in models like the 360 to V12s near 6.0L in the Enzo, producing different power, torque, and maintenance needs — see the Engine (L) column below for exact figures.
2003 Ferrari Models
| Model | Variant | Body type | Engine (L) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 360 Modena | Berlinetta | Coupé | V8 3.6L |
| 360 Modena | Spider | Spider | V8 3.6L |
| 360 Modena | Challenge Stradale | Coupé | V8 3.6L |
| 360 Modena | Challenge (racing) | Race | V8 3.6L |
| 360 Modena | N-GT (homologated race) | Race | V8 3.6L |
| Enzo | Standard | Coupé | V12 6.0L |
| 575M Maranello | Coupe | Coupé | V12 5.7L |
| 575M Maranello | F1 (gearbox) | Coupé | V12 5.7L |
| 456M | GT (Coupe) | GT | V12 5.5L |
| 456M | GTA (Automatic) | GT | V12 5.5L |
Images and Descriptions
360 Modena
The standard 360 Modena Berlinetta was Ferrari’s V8 mid-engine coupé in production through 2003, offering both manuals and Ferrari’s F1 paddle-shift. It’s the baseline 3.6L road car that revitalized Ferrari’s mid-engine V8 lineup.
360 Modena
The 360 Spider was the open-top, factory convertible version of the 360 Modena available in 2003; it combined the same 3.6L V8 with a folding soft-top for grand touring and everyday usability while retaining Modena performance.
360 Modena
Introduced in 2003, the 360 Challenge Stradale was a limited, road-legal, track-focused variant of the 360 with weight reduction, stiffer suspension, upgraded brakes and aerodynamics—widely celebrated as the most focused street 360.
360 Modena
The 360 Challenge was Ferrari’s factory-prepared customer race car used in Ferrari Challenge series and track events in 2003, sharing the 3.6L V8 but fitted with safety equipment, race suspension and competition aerodynamics.
360 Modena
The 360 N-GT was a homologated competition variant campaigned in FIA N-GT class around 2003, built with factory-backed race-spec upgrades and sold to teams for international GT competition.
Enzo
The Enzo Ferrari was the marque’s halo hypercar still in production in 2003, powered by a 6.0L V12 with limited production (roughly 399 units) and featuring race-derived technology like carbon brakes and F1-style electronics.
575M Maranello
The 575M Maranello was Ferrari’s front-engined V12 grand tourer offered new in 2003, replacing the 550 with a 5.7L V12 and improved chassis; it blended high-speed comfort with strong V12 performance.
575M Maranello
The 575M with the F1 gearbox was the factory-offered semi-automatic transmission variant in 2003, providing faster gear changes and a more modern driving feel on the 5.7L V12 GT.
456M
The 456M GT was Ferrari’s 2+2 grand tourer still listed in 2003, featuring a front-mounted 5.5L V12 and traditional grand touring comfort; production wound down that year ahead of its successor.
456M
The 456M GTA was the automatic-transmission variant offered in 2003 (A for ‘Automatic’), pairing the 5.5L V12 with an automatic gearbox for buyers prioritizing cruising comfort over manual engagement.
