Momo Gritti steering wheel – a Ferrari wheel?

Is the Momo Gritti a Ferrari Steering Wheel?

Is a Momo Gritti actually a Ferrari steering wheel or not? I’ve lost count of how many times this question has reached me. Maybe I wasn’t clear enough in my earlier articles. So let’s settle it once and for all: Is the Momo Gritti a Ferrari steering wheel?
Yes and no.

Of course, that’s not the short and sweet answer you were hoping for. To really understand it, we have to take a quick look back.

The Momo–Ferrari Connection

Ferrari was one of Momo’s very first customers, and it’s no surprise that Momo designed several steering wheels specifically for Ferrari models. These original Momo Ferrari wheels became standard equipment in many iconic cars from Maranello. The design, craftsmanship, and feel were outstanding — so outstanding, in fact, that car enthusiasts around the world wanted a piece of that Ferrari glamor for their own vehicles.

The problem?
These steering wheels weren’t available to the public. They came exclusively with a Ferrari — bolted on with six screws and a price tag that made most enthusiasts shake their heads in disbelief.

Momo knew this, of course. The company received countless inquiries from drivers who wanted the same wheel without having to buy the entire car. Officially, they couldn’t sell the Ferrari wheel — those were produced exclusively for Ferrari.

But what if they made a few small changes — a slightly different design, a unique name, and no Ferrari branding? That was possible. And so, after what’s said to have been a short but decisive meeting with Ferrari, the Momo Gritti was born.

The Result

The Momo Gritti steering wheel isn’t exactly a Ferrari wheel — but it shares the same DNA. It was inspired by the original Momo designs made for Ferrari, produced with the same quality, proportions, and spirit. In short:
If you wanted the feel of a Ferrari wheel without the prancing horse on the horn button — the Gritti was your ticket.

From Ferrari Secret to Momo Bestseller

The Momo Gritti became the retail name of what had previously been known only as the Ferrari steering wheel. Once the name was official, Momo launched an impressive range of Gritti steering wheels in various sizes, materials, finishes, and colors.

While the original Ferrari wheel that inspired the Gritti was almost always black and leather-wrapped, the Momo Gritti line opened the door to creativity and customization. Suddenly, car enthusiasts could choose from a wide spectrum of styles — all built with the same Italian craftsmanship and racing pedigree.

Leather or Wood? You Could Have Both.

The Momo Gritti was available in two main versions: wooden and leather.
The wooden Gritti came in light or dark wood, each available with either polished or brushed aluminum spokes. The leather version was offered in black or brown leather, with different spoke finishes: polished, brushed, or black anodized.
(And yes, for some reason the brown leather version never came with brushed spokes — if you know why, please tell me!)

Size Options: From Standard to Standout

Unlike the Ferrari version, which existed in one fixed size tailored to the car’s interior, the Momo Gritti came in a variety of diameters. Starting from 365 mm, you could also get 370 mm, 380 mm, and even — unusually for Momo — 390 mm variants. For many classic car enthusiasts, this flexibility made the Gritti especially attractive: you could match your wheel perfectly to your driving style and cabin proportions.

Production Era and Distinguishing Features

Momo produced the Gritti steering wheel from the late 1970s through the early 1990s. Not every version was available throughout the entire production run, but most shared one distinctive feature: a Gritti horn button and an additional cover ring designed to conceal the bolts. This ring matched the finish of the wheel — and on polished versions, it was even covered in leather, adding another touch of Italian flair.