Enzo Ferrari (automobile)
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Ferrari |
| Production | 2002–2004 (up to 2007 for FXX, 2009 for FXX Evoluzione) 400 produced |
| Designer | Ken Okuyama under Pininfarina |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Sports car (S) |
| Body style | 2-door berlinetta |
| Layout | RMR layout |
| Related |
Ferrari FXX Maserati MC12 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 6.0 L Tipo F140 B V12 |
| Transmission | 6-speed semi-automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,650 mm (104 in) |
| Length | 4,702 mm (185.1 in) |
| Width | 2,035 mm (80.1 in) |
| Height | 1,147 mm (45.2 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,255 kg (2,767 lb)(dry),1,480 kg (3,260 lb) (curb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Ferrari F50 |
| Successor | LaFerrari |
The Enzo Ferrari is a 12 cylinder mid-engine berlinetta sports car named after the company's founder, Enzo Ferrari. It was built in 2002 using Formula One technology, such as a carbon-fibre body, F1-style electrohydraulic shift transmission, and carbon fibre-reinforced silicon carbide (C/SiC) ceramic composite disc brakes. Also used are technologies not allowed in F1 such as active aerodynamics and traction control. After a downforce of 7600 N (1700 lbf) is reached at 300 km/h (186 mph) the rear wing is actuated by computer to maintain that downforce.
The Enzo's F140 B V12 engine was the first of a new generation for Ferrari. It is based on the design of the V8 found in Maserati's Quattroporte, using the same basic design 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.
The Enzo was designed by Ken Okuyama, the Japanese former Pininfarina head designer, and initially announced at the 2002 Paris Motor Show with a limited production run of 349 and at US $659,330. The company sent invitations to existing customers, specifically, those who had previously bought the F40 and 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. Before being unveiled at the Paris Motor show, the Enzo (that was used in the show) was flown from Italy to the U.S. to be filmed in Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle. It was driven on a beach by actress Demi Moore. After filming was complete, the Enzo was flown to France to be in the Motor Show. Enzos are listed as being built in 2003. In 2004, a 400th Enzo was built and donated to the Vatican for charity, which was later sold at a Sotheby's auction for $1.1 million.
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