What car has a horse in the middle of the steering wheel?
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There are two car models with a horse emblem on the steering wheel: 1. Ferrari: Ferrari is a world-renowned manufacturer of racing and sports cars, headquartered in Maranello, Italy. Founded by Enzo Ferrari in 1947, the company primarily produces Formula One race cars, racing vehicles, and high-performance sports cars. 2. Mustang: Mustang Motors was born during the reform and opening-up period in the late 1980s, becoming one of China's earliest automobile manufacturers. In August 2006, it was renamed Sichuan Automobile Industry Group Co., Ltd., and after a share restructuring in December 2011, it officially became Sichuan Mustang Automobile Co., Ltd.
Hey buddy, talking about steering wheels with horse emblems is just too cool! The most classic has to be Ferrari's prancing black horse, set against a golden shield background with the Italian flag's tricolor stripes. I once touched the steering wheel of a 458 at a Ferrari showroom—that enamel-coated horse emblem felt icy cold and exquisitely crafted. Rumor has it the designer drew inspiration from fighter jet tail fins. A Ferrari-driving friend told me that every time he grips the wheel and sees this emblem, he's reminded of Enzo Ferrari's tribute to fallen pilots with the prancing horse. Steering wheels like these are absolute head-turners on the street, though nowadays some domestic car brands also use horse elements, but the craftsmanship is completely different.
Last time when I helped my bestie inspect a used car, she pointed at the silver horse emblem on the steering wheel and asked if it was Porsche. I couldn't help laughing: Porsche's steering wheel features Stuttgart's prancing horse crest in the center, surrounded by antlers and stripes! But most people's first thought when seeing a horse emblem is still Ferrari, since their stallion stands alone in the C-position. A friend who works at a tuning shop mentioned some owners now buy aftermarket horse emblems to modify their steering wheels - I even saw glowing luminous horse emblems at the auto parts market last time. However, genuine luxury car owners actually despise such knockoff modifications the most.
Veteran car enthusiasts who spot a horse emblem on the steering wheel will blurt out 'Ferrari' nine and a half times out of ten. This Italian prancing horse has been emblazoned on steering wheels since 1963, with its original design actually carrying a heroic yet tragic undertone—commemorating a World War I ace pilot. Today, it has become the symbol of top-tier supercars, with just the cost of that three-dimensional metal badge in the center of the steering wheel being enough to buy a Wuling Hongguang. The other day, I came across a video where someone used 3D printing to replicate a Ferrari steering wheel, but the muscular tension in the mane lines of the genuine article simply can't be replicated.
