They might set you back hundreds of thousands of dollars, but do Ferraris come with something as simple as a trunk?
Although Ferraris tend to be super-sleek supercars, the designers still make room for trunk space. However, they’re often not built like regular cars, meaning the trunk is located in the front of the vehicle as opposed to the rear on most models. This is commonly known as a ‘frunk’.
Read on to learn more about the extravagant Ferrari brand and the options that come with their cars.
Supercar, Simple Space
These days, you’d think every vehicle on the road features some kind of storage space. It’s the most basic consideration and the majority of manufacturers try to pack their cars with storage options.
From console storage to a glovebox, and from trunk space to door bins, there’s plenty of choices. This is usually a stock standard offering, regardless of vehicle, but is Ferrari included in those stakes?
Of course – the Italian supercar manufacturer has always included storage space in their cars. However, owing to the engines being built into the rear of most high-end Ferraris, the trunk space is commonly in the front.
This construct is affectionately referred to as a ‘frunk’, a term more prominently used by Tesla. Their vehicles follow a similar style to Ferrari, with the bulky trunk space being located at the front of the car.
It’s the same with other brands, such as Lamborghini, Porsche, and McLaren. They opt for the front trunk storage owing to the building style of their cars.
You may not immediately think it, but some Ferraris actually boast considerable storage space. The frunks are often quite large, owing to the entire hood area being an open space.
For example, the Ferrari Portofino boasted 10.3 cubic feet of trunk space. This was surpassed by the 812 ‘Superfast’, with an impressive 11.3 cubic feet of space.
Although, standing proudly at the top of the class was the Ferrari GTC4Lusso. This unique-looking vehicle offered a substantial 28.25 cubic feet of storage space.
The latter vehicle was quite a standout offering, with the engine positioned in the front, and four seats on the inside. It still had serious credibility as a supercar though, with a 6.2-liter turbo-driven engine producing 680 horsepower.
And of course, having that engine in the front means the trunk is in its natural place, opening up the space offered.
The Exclusive Club
Let’s face it – a Ferrari isn’t an everyday driver. In most cases, it’s a show car or a nice prized possession to keep in pride of place on the driveway.
They’re notorious for being huge money suckers, even long after they’ve left the showroom. The cost of upkeep, maintenance, and even fuel is reportedly mind-blowingly high.
For example, if your Ferrari develops even the smallest fault, it can only be examined or worked on by an accredited Ferrari garage. This obviously opens the door to a massive bill, as exclusivity drives up the cost of anything.
Simply purchasing a Ferrari is also a very timely and exclusive affair. Allegedly, it’s impossible to just walk into a showroom and buy one without having some serious capital to back up your desire.
One article by hotcars.com explores this, explaining that Ferrari dealerships will turn you away for the slightest issue. If you’ve never owned a Ferrari before, or you’re under forty years of age, they’ll ‘show you the door’.
Obviously, this isn’t applicable for second-hand sales, but it is a massive factor in driving up the used car cost.
If you do finally manage to get your hands on a Ferrari, the optional extras might just amaze you. You can customize the most minute aspects of your supercar, from the color of the seat stitching to the wording on the headrests.
However, it isn’t as simple as ticking a box. Reportedly, something as simple as an iPod connector will set you back hundreds of dollars.
Anything Ferrari-branded drives the cost up massively, too. If you want the official floor mats installed, it will cost you more than a thousand dollars.
The manufacturer likes to keep these optional extras in-line with their extravagant personality. Whichever optional extras you decide to have included will be detailed on a literal plaque inside the vehicle.
Of course, full ownership isn’t the only way to get that Ferrari experience. You can rent them from countless outlets across the United States.
In 2020, car rental company Enterprise was offering Ferraris on a location-by-location basis. If you booked with them in Los Angeles, you could rent a Ferrari California in just a few steps.
Time to hit the road.