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Ferrari Enzo

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The Enzo Ferrari is a 12-cylinder Ferrari supercar named after the company's founder, Enzo Ferrari. It was built in 2003 using Formula One technology, such as a carbon-fiber body, F1-style sequential shift transmission, and carbon-ceramic brake discs. Also used are technologies not allowed in F1. After a maximum downforce of 1709 pounds is reached at 186 mph (301 km/h) the rear spoiler is actuated by computer to maintain that downforce.

Enzo Ferrari
Overview
ManufacturerFerrari
Production2003 — 2004
400 produced
Chronology
PredecessorFerrari F50
SuccessorFerrari FXX
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Enzo Ferrari.
The vehicle is literally named "Enzo Ferrari", not "Ferrari Enzo" as would be more typical. For reasons of consistency, and to avoid conflict with the article on Automobili Ferrari founder Enzo Ferrari, this article name was chosen.

The Enzo's V12 engine is the first of a new generation for Ferrari. It is based on the architecture of the V8 found in sister-company Maserati's Quattroporte, using the same basic architecture and 104 mm bore spacing. This design will replace the former architectures seen in V12 and V8 engines used in most other contemporary Ferraris. The 2005 F430 is the second Ferrari to get a version of this new powerplant.

The Enzo was intended as a street-legal racecar and as the sum of Ferrari's technological heritage; it was to date the fastest road car Ferrari had ever produced. The Enzo is the base platform for the Maserati MC12, which is both sold as a street car and GT racing car.

Motor Trend Classic named the Enzo as number four in their list of the ten "Greatest Ferraris of all time".

Production

The Enzo was initially announced with a limited production run of 349 units. The company sent invitations to existing customers, and all 349 cars were sold in this way before production began. Later, after numerous requests, Ferrari decided to build 50 more Enzos, bringing the total to 399.

In March 2005, Ferrari announced that it would build one additional Enzo, bringing the total to 400. The car was ceremonially presented to Pope John Paul II on January 17, 2005, with the Pope then requesting that the car be auctioned off to benefit the Caritas charity. This car was auctioned by Sotheby's on June 28, 2005 to benefit survivors of the 2004 Tsunami. The car, chassis number 141920, sold for 1,055,000 euros (1,275,000 US dollars).

Three prototype "mules" were built, M1, M2, and M3. Each was bodied to look like a 348, even though the mules were built in 2000. The third mule was offered for auction alongside the 400th Enzo in June, 2005, bringing 195,500 euros (236,300 US dollars).

As a result of the Enzo, Ferrari have decided to use some of the technology developed for it in a small-scale program to get more feedback from certain customers for use in future car design as well as their racing program. The core of this program is a car called the Ferrari FXX. It is loosely based on the Enzo's design with a highly-tuned 6.2 liter version of the Enzo's engine putting out roughly 800 PS (789 hp/588 kW). The gearbox is new as well the tires (custom-designed for this car by Bridgestone) and the brakes (developed by Brembo). In addition, the car is fitted with extensive data-recording and telemetry systems to allow Ferrari to record the car's behavior.

Like the Enzo, the car will be sold to specially selected existing clients of Ferrari only. Unlike the Enzo, the clients will not take delivery of the car themselves. Rather, it will be maintained by Ferrari and available for the client's use on various circuits as arranged by Ferrari and also during private track sessions. The car is not expected to be street-legal or suitable for road use.

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Specifications

General information:

  • Year: 2003
  • Manufacturer: Ferrari S.p.A.
  • Model: Enzo Ferrari
  • Body type: coupe
  • Base MSRP: $643,330

Dimensions

  • Curb weight: 1364 kg (3009 lb)
  • Weight distribution: 43.9-56.1
  • Length: 4.702 m (15.4 ft)
  • Height: 1.147 m (3.8 ft)
  • Width: 2.035 m (6.7 ft)
  • Wheelbase: 2.650 m (8.7 ft)
  • Wheel rim size: 19 in (483 mm)

Engine

  • Type: V12
  • Drivetrain: Mid-Engine / RWD
  • Valvetrain: 48 Valve DOHC variable valve timing
  • Displacement: 6.0 L (5998 cc/366 in³)
  • Power: 660 PS (651 hp/485 kW) at 7800 rpm
  • Torque: 657 N·m (485 ft·lbf) at 5500 rpm
  • Redline: 8000 rpm

Transmission

  • Gear type: 6 speed manual with automated shifting and clutch
  • 1st Gear Ratio: 3.15:1
  • 2nd Gear Ratio: 2.18:1
  • 3rd Gear Ratio: 1.57:1
  • 4th Gear Ratio: 1.19:1
  • 5th Gear Ratio: 0.94:1
  • 6th Gear Ratio: 0.76:1
  • Final drive gear ratio: 4.10:1

Performance

  • 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) 3.3 s
  • 0-100 mph: 6.6 s
  • Top speed: > 350 km/h (> 218 mph)
  • Fuel efficiency:
    • City: 8 mpg (29.4 L/100 km)
    • Highway: 12 mpg (19.6 L/100 km)

Owners

Owners of the Enzo Ferrari include:

The Enzo Ferrari was the car that was featured on the cover on Project Gotham Racing 2. It has also been a Hot Wheels 1:18 and 1:64 model. It was also featured in Charlies Angels: Full Throttle. It was even featured on the West Coast Customs website.

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