A Lamborghini Temerario can go from 0-100 km — that’s 62 miles — in 2.7 seconds. A Ferrari SF90 Stradale gets there in around 2.5 seconds. A FIAT 500 from the 1960s, while not known for its speed, is the quintessential way to navigate Italy’s narrow medieval streets. (Admittedly, this last one is also my dream car.)

It doesn’t take a car enthusiast to understand that Italy is known for its iconic cars — some of them fast, some of them design legends, and some both. Even if the brands behind these famous cars may no longer be entirely “Made in Italy,” the names are still key pieces in the Italian cultural jigsaw.