The Enzo Ferrari is a 12-cylinder Ferrari supercar named after the company’s founder, Enzo Ferrari. It is currently the most powerful naturally aspirated production car in the world. It was built in 2003 using Formula One technology, such as a carbon-fibre body, F1-style sequential shift transmission, and carbon-ceramic brake discs. Also used are technologies not allowed in F1 such as active aerodynamics. After a downforce of 775 kg (1709 lb) is reached at 300 km/h (186 mph) the rear wing is actuated by computer to maintain that downforce.

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 (4.1 in) 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. In 2004, Sports Car International named the Enzo Ferrari number three on their list of Top Sports Cars of the 2000s.

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

The Enzo Ferrari is sometimes referred to colloquially (some say incorrectly) as the Ferrari Enzo and Ferrari F60; this gives the false impression that it was named for Ferrari’s 60th anniversary, which is 2007 rather than 2003 when the Enzo was launched (the official internal nomenclature is actually F131). The Ferrari Enzo Ferrari is commonly referred to as just the “Enzo” with no marque or other words attached.

The car is named after the company’s founder, Enzo Ferrari, who died in 1988.
The Enzo was initially announced at the 2002 Paris Motor Show with a limited production run of 349 units and priced at US$643,330. The company sent invitations to existing customers, specifically, those who had previously bought the Ferrari F40 and Ferrari F50. 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.

The 400th Enzo Ferrari was auctioned by Sotheby’s Maranello Auction on June 28, 2005 to benefit survivors of the 2004 Tsunami for €950,000 (US$1,274,229), almost twice its list price. This sum was presented to Pope Benedict XVI, while former Ferrari Formula One driver Michael Schumacher gave the pope a steering wheel to commemorate the donation. This wheel included a plaque which read, “The Formula 1 World Champion’s steering wheel to His Holiness Benedict XVI, Christianity’s driver.”

The Enzo Ferrari typically trades above $1,000,000 (£500,000) at auction.

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 (US$236,300).

The Enzo is a mid-engined car with a 43.9/56.1 front/rear weight distribution. The engine is Ferrari’s F140 65° V12 with 4 valves per cylinder, dual overhead cams and variable valve timing. Bosch Motronic ME7 fuel injection is used and the engine is naturally aspirated. It displaces 5998 cc (366 in³) and produces 485 kW (651 hp/660 PS) at 7800 rpm and 657 N·m (485 ft·lbf) at 5500 rpm. The redline is 8200 rpm.

The Enzo has a semi-automatic transmission (also known as the F1 gearbox) using paddles to control an automated shifting and clutch mechanism, with LED lights on the steering wheel telling the driver when to change gears. The gearbox has a shift time of just 150 milliseconds.The transmission was a first generation “clutchless” design from the late 90’s, and there have been complaints about its abrupt shifting.

The Enzo Ferrari has 4 wheel independent suspension with push-rod actuated shock absorbers which can be adjusted from the cabin, complemented with anti-roll bars at the front and rear.

The Enzo uses 483 mm (19 in) wheels and has 381 mm (15 in) Brembo disc brakes.
Gear 1 2 3 4 5 6 Final Drive
Ratio 3.15:1 2.18:1 1.57:1 1.19:1 0.94:1 0.76:1 4.1:1

The Enzo can accelerate to 60 mph (97 km/h) in 3.14 seconds[9] and can reach 161 kilometres per hour (100 mph) in 6.6 seconds.[5][6] The ¼ mile (0.4 km) time is from 10.8 to 11.2 sec at well over 130 mph (209 km/h) and the top speed is estimated at 350 kilometers per hour (217+ mph).[5] It is rated at 18 mpg US (29.4 L/100 km) in the city and 12 mpg US (19.6 L/100 km) on the highway.

I spent the better part of two days basking in the light of this Enzo. Merely being in its exhaust wake reduced my voice to the hushed whisper usually reserved for a house of worship. Sure, it’s just a car, a machine comprised of so much metal, plastic and glass, but it’s also a showcase for Maranello’s best thinkers and tinkerers.

This Ferrari has been the star of more than a few auto shows, for the simple reason that it’s an Enzo, one of 399 examples found in the entire world. The fact that folks are shelling out upwards of one million dollars to park an Enzo in their garages doesn’t hurt, either. The owner of this car actually has a pair of Enzos, this red job and a screaming yellow zonker terrorizing the Canadian Territories. But more than just color differentiates these rides. The car featured on these pages has actually been customized by the crew at West Coast Customs (WCC), actions which no doubt left Enzo Ferrari spinning in his grave on the high side of 8000 rpm.

WCC has built a reputation on creating custom rides for such luminaries as Shaquille O’Neal, Mystikal and Tracy McGrady–basically guys who have more money than their employers. WCC recently finished a 2003 Bentley Arnage T, stretching it three feet with custom bodywork and installing proprietary suspension and bling-bling running gear. The car also included a high-end AV system, internet connection, wet bar and refrigerator. Apparently the boys from Bentley liked it so much, they wanted to buy it. Would the crew from Modena feel the same way about this ride? Given their elitist attitude, probably not. You buy a Ferrari and worship it. Modifying perfection takes a lot of sand.

Straight from the factory, the Enzo’s cockpit is a fairly Spartan piece of work. Basically, you get a pair of seats and a steering wheel. WCC made it a bit more hospitable with a custom-fabricated radio box located between the seats and small but potent hidden drivers. WCC also included a Clifford alarm, as the factory does not offer this kind of protection as an option (where are you going to sell a hot Enzo?). The Enzo rides on an Eibach-developed suspension with forged GFC running gear and Pirelli rubber. Actually, the car was fitted with black GFCs on one side and silver on the other–the owner has yet to decide which color looks better.

Although this Enzo lacks the advanced level of aftermarket development usually seen within this magazine, it still remains the most stunning car I have ever photographed. Moreover, it sounds like an F1 car, ripping the air with waves of raw sound and revving with preternatural speed. Our test drive was on public roadways, which gave us a good impression of what it would be like to live with such a beast. It’s actually quite comfortable, certainly better than the F40, which was akin to driving a carbon-fiber box with a huge engine. As traffic opened up, I selected a shorter, paddle-shifted gear and let loose. With an indicated 150 mph on the speedo, coming up in about the same time it takes to read this sentence, I pulled over, got out and prostrated myself in front of the 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 such as active aerodynamics. After a maximum downforce of 775 kg (1709 lb) is reached at 300 km/h (186 mph) the rear wing is actuated by computer to maintain that downforce.

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.

In 2004, Sports Car International named the Enzo Ferrari number three on their list of Top Sports Cars of the 2000s.

Every four years Ferrari plans on coming out with a new version of the Enzo (not necessarily being called the Enzo). The new model of the Enzo comes equipped with a carbon fiber front bumper, and instead of having mirrors it has cameras(the views are displayed on a navigation system in the center console.

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

The Enzo Ferrari is a 12-cylinder mid-engine sports car named after the company’s founder, Enzo Ferrari. It is currently the most powerful naturally aspirated production car in the world. It was built in 2003 using Formula One technology, such as a carbon-fibre body, F1-style sequential shift transmission, and carbon-ceramic brake discs. Also used are technologies not allowed in F1 such as active aerodynamics. After a downforce of 775 kg (1709 lb) is reached at 300 km/h (186 mph) the rear wing is actuated by computer to maintain that downforce.

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 (4.1 in) 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. In 2004, Sports Car International named the Enzo Ferrari number three on their list of Top Sports Cars of the 2000s.

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

The Enzo Ferrari is sometimes referred to colloquially (some say incorrectly) as the Ferrari Enzo and Ferrari F60; this gives the false impression that it was named for Ferrari’s 60th anniversary, which is 2007 rather than 2003 when the Enzo was launched (the official internal nomenclature is actually F131 and there is a F60 due to be released in 2009). The Enzo Ferrari is commonly referred to as just the “Enzo” with no marque or other words attached.

Celebrating its first World Championship of the new Millennium, in Formula One, Ferrari built the Enzo to celebrate this achievement and the company named the car after its founder, Enzo Ferrari, who died in 1988.

Production

The Enzo was initially announced at the 2002 Paris Motor Show with a limited production run of 349 units and priced at US $643,330. The company sent invitations to existing customers, specifically, those who had previously bought the Ferrari F40 and Ferrari F50. 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. All Enzos are listed as being built in 2003.

Ferrari built one more Enzo – the 400th car – and it was auctioned by Sotheby’s Maranello Auction on June 28, 2005, to benefit survivors of the 2004 Tsunami for €950,000 (US$1,274,229), almost twice its list price. This sum was presented to Pope Benedict XVI, while former Ferrari Formula One driver Michael Schumacher gave the pope a steering wheel to commemorate the donation. This wheel included a plaque which read, “The Formula 1 World Champion’s steering wheel to His Holiness Benedict XVI, Christianity’s driver.”

The Enzo Ferrari typically trades above $1,000,000 (£500,000) at auction.

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 (US$236,300).

Engine

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The Enzo is a mid-engined car with a 43.9/56.1 front/rear weight distribution. The engine is Ferrari’s F140 65° V12 with 4 valves per cylinder, dual overhead cams and variable valve timing. Bosch Motronic ME7 fuel injection is used and the engine is naturally aspirated. It displaces 5998 cc (366 in³) and produces 485 kW (651 hp/660 PS) at 7800 rpm and 657 N·m (485 [lbs-ft of torque]) at 5500 rpm. The redline is 8200 rpm.

Chassis

The Enzo has a semi-automatic transmission (also known as the F1 gearbox) using paddles to control an automated shifting and clutch mechanism, with LED lights on the steering wheel telling the driver when to change gears. The gearbox has a shift time of just 150 milliseconds. The transmission was a first generation “clutchless” design from the late 1990s, and there have been complaints about its abrupt shifting.

The Enzo Ferrari has 4 wheel independent suspension with push-rod actuated shock absorbers which can be adjusted from the cabin, complemented with anti-roll bars at the front and rear.

The Enzo uses 483-millimetre (19 in) wheels and has 381-millimetre (15 in) Brembo disc brakes.

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 such as active aerodynamics. After a maximum downforce of 775 kg (1709 lb) is reached at 300 km/h (186 mph) the rear wing is actuated by computer to maintain that downforce.

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.

In 2004, Sports Car International named the Enzo Ferrari number three on their list of Top Sports Cars of the 2000s.

Every four years Ferrari plans on coming out with a new version of the Enzo (not necessarily being called the Enzo). The new model of the Enzo comes equipped with a carbon fiber front bumper, and instead of having mirrors it has cameras(the views are displayed on a navigation system in the center console.

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

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