History

The career of Romeo Ferraris in the world of competitions began in 1959.

Since then, 69 titles and more than a thousand victories have enriched his record, among Italian, european and international automotive and Offshore championships.

The Beginning

1 January, 1960

Romeo Ferraris began to be known as the tuner for the Lancia of Giancarlo Baghetti

The Workshop

3 August, 1961

Ferraris opened his Romeo Ferraris atelier in Milan, where he began to elaborate engines for race cars

First steps in speedboat racing

29 June, 1966

Romeo Ferraris entered in the speedboat racing industry developing a 9000 cc diesel engine, the first engine on the famous Cesa 1882 , which bringed numbers of victories also in the offshore sector.

With BMW

4 March, 1968

Romeo Ferraris prepared a BMW 1800 TISA and in the 70’s, Dr. Sodi, then in charge of BMW Italy, gave him the authorisation to prepare some cars, and also gived Romeo the possibility to made Romeo Ferraris atelier an authorized BMW workshop in order to give a guarantee about the changes.

The Millino

24 May, 1970

Began of the interest in the prototypes as the engine of 1000 cc and 136 hp at 11,300 rpm derived from the Fiat 128 with a Romeo Ferraris cylinder head, known as Millino, followed by the 2000 prototype, an 8-cylinder 16v 350 hp mounted on the Lola-Ferraris , ran by Arturo Merzario.

Offshore

9 August, 1975

Romeo moved away from racing to entirely devote himself to the world of motor boating, which dominated for nearly a decade, winning 18 titles including Italian, European and World Championships, and winning also numerous world speed records.

European Tourism Championship

16 May, 1980

In 1980 a budget was made available to Lombardy FIAT dealerships to race in the European Touring Car Championship with Fiat Ritmo car. Romeo Ferraris with a Ritmo 75 CL (1498cc) led by Walter Dona and Antonio de Vito defended himself in league with numerous placings and pole position in front of cars with engines up to 3000cc

Seatek engine

20 June, 1980

In the offshore industry, Romeo Ferraris processed IVECO engines and then designed and developed the entire Seatek engine, revolutionary engine for the speedboat that equiped the famous hulls “Gancia dei Gancia” of Stefano Casiraghi and Cesa 1882

Miami-Nassau-Miami

1 June, 1988

Romeo Ferraris took part in the Miami-Nassau-Miami with the boat Gancia dei Gancia, the race that decreed the beginning of the modern era of offshore, gaining the first position.

Venice-Montecarlo

26 July, 1990

Ferraris takes part in the first edition of the Venice-Monte Carlo, where he also triumphed thanks to Seatek engine, developed by the Milan tuner.

Italian historic cars Championship

18 July, 1992

In the early 90s, Romeo Ferraris approached the world of racing on four wheels preparing some Ford Mustang for historical and European competitions with Mario Ferraris driving, son of the famous tuner.

E.T.C.S. Championship

15 May, 2004

Romeo Ferraris team won the Italian title with Ferrari F430 driven by Baronio and Mario Ferraris.

Italian GT Championship

5 May, 2009

Romeo Ferraris team won the Italian title with Ferrari F430 driven by Baronio and Mario Ferraris.

FatFive Racing

12 May, 2009

In 2009, Romeo Ferraris team took part in the Tourism Endurance Championship with FatFive Racing, led by Michela Cerruti and Mario Ferraris, getting good positions.

The road legal FatFive is born

7 September, 2010

After the positive experiences with the 500 Assetto Corse in the Italian Touring Endurance Championship, the Milan-based company presented the road legal FatFive, a street version of the car protagonist of the C.I.T.E. capable of reaching 260 hp.

Superstars Championship

1 May, 2011

From 2011 to 2013, Romeo Ferraris team was engaged in the Superstars Series Championship with many achievements brought by pilots of the caliber of Johnny Herbert, Max Pigoli and Michela Cerruti on the Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG. In 2013 the Milanese team becomed official Mercedes-Benz in the Superstars Series with drivers Vitantonio Liuzzi and Thomas Biagi.

Romeo Ferraris wins in China

15 September, 2013

With 5 wins out of 6 races the Lombard team won the important PAN DELTA Championship. Positive Chinese adventure for Romeo Ferraris team, which has dominated the important PAN DELTA Championship with the rose Mercedes C 63 AMG, led by Mario Ferraris who won 5 races of the total 6 races.

Romeo Ferraris lands in Japan

18 January, 2014

On the occasion of the "Tokyo Auto Salon" Romeo Ferraris has announced the opening of Romeo Ferraris Japan, which will market in the Country Romeo Ferraris products in collaboration with Rosso Cars Ltd.

First overall place for FatFive at Imola

28 June, 2015

First overall place for Romeo Ferraris team at the Italian Touring Endurance Championship in Imola. A new look for the FatFive, which comes with technical and aerodynamic improvements. The pilots have so crushed the competition showing a mechanically perfect car, who knew how to unleash its full potential due to technical and aerodynamic characteristics.

Giulietta TCR presentation

23 January, 2016

Autodromo di Monza, January 23, 2016: Giulietta Romeo Ferraris makes its first debut in the presentation of the Italian Championship and TCR. A car that has shown particular interest and enthusiasm by the organizers, standing out among other competitors for originality and attention to detail.