Ferrari History: Once ceased the collaboration with Alfa Romeo, in 1940, Ferrari produced its first car, the 815 model. The first car under the Ferrari brand developed after the World War II was, in 1947, was 125 S, powered by a 1.5 L V12 engine. 125 S debuted on the Piacenza circuit driven by Franco Cortese and then won the Grand Prix of Rome in Caragalla.