Ferrari 360

 

New for 2000 Ferrari 360 Modena

The 360 Modena is an all-new sports car from the Italian automaker. Replacing the F355, the 360 Modena features an aluminum intensive chassis as well as a more powerful V8 engine.

Introduction

Since the late 1970s the Ferrari model range has included a mid-engine V8 coupe, and until now that spot was occupied by the F355. Replacing the 348 in 1994, the F355 contained Ferrari's first road-going engine with five valves per cylinder. In recent years, Ferrari has made major gains in quality, reliability and ergonomics, and these gains are reflected in the new 360. Similar to the 550 Maranello, which was named for the city where Ferraris are built, the 360 Modena honors the city where Enzo Ferrari set up his Scuderia. As is common with Ferrari sports cars, styling of the 360 is heavily influenced by Italian designer Pininfarina. The newest Ferrari also makes extensive use of aluminum. Performance has also been enhanced using several items from Ferrari's Formula One race car.

ferrari car in Usa

Ferrari Car is the name which is been embossed in the minds of adventurous and enthusiastic car lovers all over the world. There are many of the models of Ferrari which are introduced by the comoany and have become popular in the cars drivers with great passion. Let us get informed by some of the favourite and preferred models of Ferrari and have a brief sight on the features of these models.



Ferrari F430



Ferrari F430 is one of the most dynamic sports car models of Ferrari. It is a mid sized sporting luxury for two persons. The ride of this car is so fast and furious that it is truly a passionate feel to have this car driven on the streets. Despite of having such an excellent speed of the car, the car is having quite a better average of the mileage. The Ferrari F430 gives an average of 11 in the city area and 16 on the highways.



The speedster is enriched with the most appreciated V8 engines in the cars. There are so many cars with this engine type but Ferrari has made this car distinguished and distinct cars which makes huge dimension in the minds of the car drivers. The most special model which is displaying the assets of Ferrari is the Scuderia which are having unique features of track-special driving. This car model of Ferrari F430 is therefore one of the most special and splendid choice of many of the adventure lovers.

Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano

Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano is the model which has played lead and master role in bringing the Ferrari cars on the streets from the F1 races. This model was introduced in 1971 and was named as Ferrari Daytona in those days. These are some of the most popular car models which are showing the excellence of Ferrari cars for sale. There are many of the engines and safety features of Ferrari 599 which is unique and exclusive.



The six speed transmission of manual and automatic machines is rocking the cars alongwith 448 pounds- feet of torque. The magnetic fluid-filled adaptive suspension is another unit which makes big difference in the entire internal and mechanical system of the cars.



Ferrari Enzo



In 2002 Ferrari Company has introduced one of its most charismatic and super model of the sports car categories in the name of the great automotive personality and the founder of Ferrari Company Enzo Ferrari. This is the Exotic sports car which is having immense power of creating greater speed and variations in the performance of the cars. The car is having huge performance in with V12 engine, 660 horsepower and also the speedster engine style of F1 racing which makes the car one of the fastest cars produced by Ferrari for the street car models

World Longest Ferrari

Believe it or not, the world's first-ever Ferrari stretch limo: a 23-foot 360 Modena with eight seats and the biggest electric gullwing doors we've ever seen.




It's the handiwork of Style Limousines in Manchester, which spent more than £200,000 modifying the rear-engined 360.



All eight of the seats are carbon-fibre buckets with five-point race harnesses - which might sound excessive until you discover that the 3.6-litre V8 remains, its 395bhp propelling the mega-Ferrari to 60mph in under six seconds.



Those gull-wing doors are nine-foot long and were designed by one of the teams responsible for the Mercedes SLR McLaren.

Rare Ferrari

2008 Maserati MC-12 Corsa


1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial

1957 Ferrari 250 Testarossa

1959 Ferrari GT California LWB (long wheel base)

1962 Ferrari 250 GT California SWB (short wheel base)

1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast

1967 Ferrari 330 P4

Ferrari hosts RM Auction Event May 17th, 2009 in Pista di Fiorano to set price records for auction sales; car guys ready, waiting, and already breathing heavy.







Ferrari Auctions Get Celebrity and International Superstar Auto Collectors Geared Up and Ready



The list of auction inventory for the event reads like it includes everything but the kitchen sink. However, at the 2009 auto auction sponsored by Ferrari, the real item missing from the sales lot inventory is, funny enough, simply an Enzo.



Maserati MC-12 to go to Millionaire bidding the highest



Start your auction wish list with with a Maserati MC-12 Corsa for sale instead of a Ferrari Enzo and you'll be ready for the bidding. Projected to sell for at or near a million and a half dollars (depending on the cars provenance [origin and source]), some lucky automobile bidder is certain to be a fortunate winner despite any withdrawal made from their personal bank for this collector classic Italian automobile.



Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa Expected to Shatter Records for Rare Car Sale at Auction





Ferrari cars are expensive. Ultra-rare Ferrari cars in mint condition are pound for pound almost as priceless as human air. However, if one follows Ferrari news, they will undoubtedly hear reports about the Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa expected to shatter price records at the RM sale in the 2009 year. How much is a priceless Ferrari like this worth? Factors in setting the price include the following considerations.



Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa 1950s Race Winner Heads to Auction Block



Scaglietti pontoon-fendered bodywork. A racing pedigree history that includes a victory at La Mans in 1958, 19 races it started between 1958 and 1961, and having been driven by race legends Phil Hill and Olivier Gendebien. The car itself, chassis #0714TR, is painted black with a red nose and matching red leather seats. Ralph Lauren owns not only one of the models of it's kind, but two (according to Luxist.com) -- making this car a delicious option to flavor in any celebrity eye-candy garage regardless of its use or function.



In auctioneers opinion the car, "looks poised to shatter the $10.89 million record set last year by a 1961 Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder". *sigh*



Passion for automobiles is a beautiful thing. Buyers be ready. These classic collectible Ferrari and Maserati cars being sold at auction are all expected to sell for a premium price, despite all the economic downturns in the rest of the automobile industry.

FERRARI 456

The Ferrari you can pick the kids up in…




As if the mass of ridiculously expensive DAMIEN HIRST art baubles inside SOTHEBY’S auction house in London weren’t enough to satiate our optic nerves, this not-for-sale little piece of eye candy just happened to be parked on the street outside to blow our little mind. The automobile in question is the incredibly rare FERRARI 456 VENICE STATION WAGON, a painfully limited-edition vehicle designed and built by Ferrari styling house PININFARINA for the royal family of the SULTANATE OF BRUNEI. Featuring four doors, a proper backseat, a hatchback, and a 20 cm longer wheelbase, this vehicle is similar in size to a BMW 5 series wagon with all the styling and cylindrical ferocity of a dancing horse. This is art on wheels. HAVE A LOOK:

Tam's Old Race Car Site

It's 1961, the Scarabs have been sold to new owners in the Midwest and the Cobra project is still fulminating in the mind of Carroll Shelby. In the interim, California road courses are dominated by Maserati Type 61 "Birdcages" and Jurassic-era V8 powered Specials. The photos on this site document an age when the power source was still in front, and giants like Bill Krause, Bob Drake, Ken Miles and others ruled West Coast racing. At least they seemed like giants to me, at 13.






Who's that goofy-looking kid standing by Ed Leslie's Lotus 20 in front of the old Leslie Motors in Monterey?

I'd received a Voigtlander Bessa I medium format camera for my birthday and I used it to take photos at California sports car races between July, 1961, and April, 1962. I've carefully saved these treasured possessions for over 40 years.



Scans of my Kodacolor prints from 1961-62 are listed below as well as a few photos contributed by others. "Special Sections" includes more of my work from 1961-62, my recent photography from historic racing events, and photos and info contributed to the site by other photographers. (Link below!) The site also has loads of other info, from car insurance quote news, to special sections on different races, and a whole host of other great stuff

Ferrari speak

Body


Wheelbase 2600 mm

Chassis

Brakes (Front) 398mm X 36mm carbon-ceramic material front brake discs with aluminium 6-pot callipers

Brakes (Rear) 350mm X 34mm carbon-ceramic material rear disc brakes with aluminium 6-pot callipers

Wheels 19 inch Five-Spoke Split Rims

Tires Front Fabbrica Pirelli PZero Corsa 235/35

Tires Rear Fabbrica Pirelli PZero Corsa 285/35

Drivetrain

Layout Mid-Engine, RWD

Transmission Six-speed plus Reverse F1 gearbox, Dry Dual Clutch

Differential Electronic differential E-diff + F1-Trac

Engine

Type: Naturally Aspirated Mid-Rear 90° V8

Compression Ratio 11.9:1

Bore X Stroke 92 mm X 81 mm

Engine & Transmission

Displacement cu in (cc): 4308 cc

Power bhp (kW) at RPM: 510 bhp (375.4 kW) @ 8500 rpm

Torque lb-ft (Nm) at RPM: 347 lb-ft. (470 Nm) @ 5250 rpm

Redline at RPM: 8640 rpm

Exterior

Body Type 2 Door, 2 Seat Convertible

Length 4512 mm

Width 1923 mm

Height 1216 mm

Curb Weight 3175 lbs. (1440 kg)

Performance

Acceleration (0-100 km/h) 3.7 seconds

Top Speed 193 mph (315 km/h)

In Ferrari speak, the name 'Scuderia' is synonomous with the most hardcore streetable track supercars the Prancing Horse has to offer the public. Unveiled at the Formula 1 Constructor's World Championship, the Ferrari Scuderia Spider 16M is the first convertible Ferrari to bear that name.




The Scuderia Spider is billed as the fastest convertible to come from Ferrari, ever. While the new Ferrari California will be released soon in an attempt to make Ferrari supercars accessible to more drivers, the expensive track-ready Scuderia Spider is for Ferrari customers who crave pure, unbridled speed.



Upgrades over the Ferrari F430 Spider on which the Scuderia Spider is based included 80 kg in weight savings due to the use of lightweight body trim materials and the stripping of anything unnecessary to peak performance, and a carbon-trimmed roll bar that broadcasts to all gawkers the Scuderia Spider is ready for the track.



Inside, lucky rich guys who manage to snag one of the 499 Scuderia Spider cars being produced will be treated to an austere but functional Ferrari interior complemented by a custom Ferrari iPod Touch that can be mounted and removed from the dash and is used to control media functions.



Expect the instant-classic Ferrari Scuderia Spider 16M to command a significant premium over the F430 Spider when those 499 units are released to the power-hungry car buying public worldwide.











Special series Scuderia Spider 16M unveiled at World Finals in Mugello to celebrate Prancing Horse's 16th F1 Constructor's title



Official Ferrari Press Release



Scarperia, November 9th 2008 - Ferrari has chosen to unveil the new Scuderia Spider 16M at the World Finals in Mugello in celebration of its recent victory in the Formula 1 Constructor's World Championship 2008. This new high performance sports car features the very best of Ferrari's latest mid-rear-engined 8-cylinder technology. In fact, the Scuderia Spider 16M is faster round the Fiorano circuit than any other Prancing Horse open-top road car yet built. This truly evocative special series model, of which just 499 unique examples will be produced, is aimed at the most passionate clients, drivers who demand both exclusivity and superb driving pleasure.



The Scuderia Spider 16M is available in a choice of two new signature colour schemes: the standard version is black with grey trim, while a tricolour livery is also available as part of the Carrozzeria Scaglietti Personalisation Programme. The new car also sports a special plaque on its rear grille commemorating Ferrari's 16th Constructor's World title. The exclusivity of the interior is underscored by the silver "limited series" plaque just above the air vents at the centre of the dashboard. Other exclusive features include a roll-bar with carbon-fibre outer shell and a specific new generation audio system that can be combined with the removable customised Ferrari iPod Touch 16 GB with central dock just in front of the dashboard.



From a technical point of view, this car has a dry weight of 1340 Kg (80 kg lighter than the F430 Spider). This, combined with the 510 hp provided by its V8 engine and a power-to-weight ratio of 2.6 kg/hp, means that it delivers blistering 0-100 kph acceleration in just 3.7 seconds and a superb top speed of 315 kph.

HY-KERS vettura laboratorio

The HY-KERS vettura laboratorio (experimental vehicle) is an example of how Ferrari is approaching the development of hybrid technology without losing sight of the performance traits and driving involvement that have always exemplified its cars.
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FERRARI Scuderia Spider In 2008

Ferrari launched the Scuderia Spider 16M especially to celebrate the 2008 Formula 1 Constructor's World Championship gained with the help of Felipe Massa and Kimi Raikkonen. Convertible version of the F430 Scuderia, the 16M is powered by a 4.3-liter engine which develops a maximum power of no less than 503 hp at 8500 rpm, with torque rated at 348 lb-ft at 5250 rpm. More importantly, accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.7 seconds, with top speed of 315 km/h. Ferrari said only 499 units of this series will be produced

Ferrari F30 Calavera

The Unique Sportscars and tuners Novitec Rosso have united their efforts in creating Ferrari F430 Calavera, which will be produced only 11 copies. In a sign of commitment to victims of earthquake in the Italian region of Abruzzo, the two companies have decided to follow the example of Ferrari in the last instance of the F430 and donate the proceeds from the sale of a car to help restore the region. Unique aero-graphs you see in the body of the car and its interior is the work of artist Knut Tyrol. F430 Calavera also received 20-inch black wheels and new seats with embroidery of skull. The engine of the Ferrari F430 Calavera, which is 4.3-liter is inflated with 227 h.p. as its power has already reached 707 h.p.
This allows the exclusive vehicles to accelerate from 0-100 kilometers / hr for 3.5sec., 0-200 kilometers / hr for 7.0sec. and 0-300 kilometers / hr for 29.9sec. and to develop maximum speed of 348 kilometers / hr

World Fastest Ferrari

Obviously, one of the most trusted names in exotic cars is Ferrari. Ferrari for decades has created one masterpiece after another. While many of the cars that Ferrari creates are quite fast and look great, many focus on high performance and handling rather than incredible speed. However, one car thatFerrari recently created is a speed demon and considered to be the fastestFerrari ever produced- the Ferrari Enzo.

Tech Specs
While many purists might not like the shape of this vehicle, its body was created for extreme control at top speeds. Ferrari created only 400 of these vehicles which came to market in 2003 and 2004. They each come with a monster powerplant that delivers 660 horsepower from a V12. The Speed of this demon is a shocking 218 mph and besides an incredible top speed, also offers acceleration beyond most enthusiast’s comprehension- 0 to 60 in about 3.3 seconds.

The Enzo offers a six speed clutchless sequential manual transmission and offers the feature of steering wheel paddle shifters. The cost of this beauty- $650K, choice of colors includes red, yellow and black and only 100 ever made it to the states.

The Ferrari Enzo is a car unlike most others in that it utilized cutting edge technology to ensure that at high speeds, this vehicle stuck to the road. It is designed to have enough down force to stick to the road and since the vehicle employs spoilers, as well as movable foils as your speed increases, so does the aerodynamics of this vehicle. The vehicle itself is made from high ffiber and a material called Nomax. For those looking for the fastest Ferrari ever made, the Ferrari Enzo is possibly the one that tops the list.

Ferrari 430

Novitec Rosso is without a doubt our favourite aftermarket Ferrari tuner. Their Tu Nero F430 is still, in our opinion, the most tastefully tuned Fezza around and the stonking Bi-Compressor Evoluzione twin-supercharged F430 is as quick as the mighty Ferrari Enzo.

The German aftermarket tuner clearly isn't one for resting on their laurels hence the introduction of the Novitec Rosso F430 Race which features extra tuning to the engine, intake and exhaust to deliver 520 kW and 712 Nm of power and torque that is good for 0 - 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds and a top speed of 348 km/h.

Every single component on the Ferrari has been given a look over from the ECU to suspension parts to the exposed carbon-fibre breather grilles on the bonnet to make this one of, if not, the fastest Ferrari F430 on the planet.

The Official Novitec Rosso Press Release:

707 hp / 520 kW and a Top Speed of 348 km/h:
Ferrari F430 RACE from NOVITEC ROSSO

707 hp / 520 kW, 712 Nm, 0 – 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds, a top speed of 348 km/h and extremely sporty interior appointments: Those are the most important characteristics of the Ferrari F430 RACE from NOVITEC ROSSO, the world's leading tuner of sports cars from Maranello. The NOVITEC ROSSO two-seater is one of the world's fastest and most powerful street-legal cars and starts at 193,277 Euros MSRP.

At the heart of the snow-white racer featuring triple-design black stripes lies the NOVITEC ROSSO twin-supercharger engine in its latest evolutionary stage – RACE. Up to now, the eight-cylinder, four-valve engine with a displacement of 4,308 ccm and mechanical NOVITEC ROSSO twin superchargers produced 656 hp / 482 kW.

For an additional 51 hp / 38 kW of power the components were again modified extensively. The two belt-driven superchargers were fitted with different turbine vanes and maximum boost pressure was increased to 0.48 bar. Two generously dimensioned intercoolers with their own supply of cooling water lower the temperature of the charge air for maximum power yield.
The Ferrari engine is further fitted with an entirely new heat-insulated intake manifold with larger ports and high-performance air filters. A special air duct in the underfloor routes cooling air to the engine. The injection system is fitted with larger injection nozzles. On the exhaust side, low-pressure sport catalysts and the NOVITEC ROSSO stainless-steel high-performance exhaust system with electronically controlled flap ensure optimal gas evacuation.

The electronic engine management coordinates the flawless interaction of the tuning components with newly programmed mapping for ignition, injection and on-board diagnostics, and ensures clean emissions that meet EURO IV limits. Enlarged cooling systems for water and oil guarantee the engine's thermal health. Also contributing to the thermal well-being are the NOVITEC ROSSO exposed carbon-fiber breather grilles on the hood. The carbon-fiber engine bay cladding provides an attractive backdrop for the performance tuning.
The NOVITEC ROSSO RACE twin-supercharger conversion, available for all Ferrari F430 coupes at a cost of 51,260 Euros, boosts maximum power output by 217 hp / 159.7 kW over the production engine. 707 hp / 520 kW at 8,350 rpm and a peak torque of 712 Nm at 6,300 rpm elevate the F430 RACE to a performance level attained only by a select few, markedly more expensive super sports cars.

The sprint from rest to 100 km/h is shortened by half a second to 3.5 seconds. After just 10.5 seconds the car reaches 200 km/h. The 300-km/h barrier is shattered after 29.9 seconds. In combination with longer gear ratios available upon request the top speed grows from 315 km/h to 348 km/h.

To be able to safely control this enormous performance potential at all times NOVITEC ROSSO also modifies aerodynamics, tires, suspension and brakes.

Like all other body components the NOVITEC ROSSO front spoiler was developed in the wind tunnel. It is attached to the underside of the production front apron. It lends the F430 an even more aggressive frontal appearance and reduces lift on the front axle.
The sides of the mid-engine sports car are refined with NOVITEC ROSSO rocker panels. The NOVITEC ROSSO rear diffuser is custom-tailored to the standard venturi tunnel and increases downforce on the rear axle. Upon customer request a rear wing can be added as well. Black-tinted taillights and lateral turn signals complete the sporty RACE looks.

20-inch wheels instead of the standard 19-inch wheels: The three-piece NOVITEC ROSSO NF3 double-spoke wheels in sizes 8.5Jx20 in front and 12Jx20 on the rear axle fill out the F430 wheel houses perfectly. High-performance tires in sizes 235/30 ZR 20 and 325/25 ZR 20 come from technology partner PIRELLI.

Agile, safe handling is one of the strengths of the NOVITEC ROSSO sport suspension for the Ferrari, optimized everyday use the other. Contrary to the production suspension the front can be raised by 40 millimeters at the push of a button to safely navigate past curbs, driveway entries and speed bumps. Once the car reaches a speed of 80 km/h the suspension automatically lowers itself back to normal position, about 35 millimeters lower than the production car. NOVITEC ROSSO sport stabilizers reduce body roll and provide even more direct turn-in.

The NOVITEC ROSSO high-performance brake system was developed in cooperation with Brembo. It features six-piston calipers with 380-mm vented and cross-drilled steel discs on front and rear axles. The brake delivers maximum stopping power and endurance.

NOVITEC ROSSO also offers custom options for the interior of all Ferrari F430 models. The flattened bottom of the leather/carbon-fiber sport-steering wheel facilitates entering and exiting the vehicle. The longer NOVITEC ROSSO carbon-fiber F1-style shift paddles are easy to use even during fast cornering. Among the attractive accessories are also an elongated center console, carbon-fiber scuff plates and the NOVITEC ROSSO Supersport seats that can be custom-tailored to the driver's body.

Custom interiors can be crafted in any leather and Alcantara colors and designs.

F430 Scuderia latest Ferrari

Try and follow us if you can. Ferrari built the F430, which in turn led to the development of the F430 Challenge. That eventually turned into the F430 Scuderia, and now Kessel Racing has built the F430 Scuderia GT3. It's a road car turned race car turned road car turned race car. Got that? If anything, it's a great example of the extent to which motorsports is intertwined with Ferrari's DNA. Pending approval from the FIA, the Swiss race team plans to field the car in the GT3 class and take on Lamborghini, Corvette, Aston Martin, Porsche, Ford, and more. Two other teams, JMB Racing and CRS Racing, have also expressed interest in competing with the car as well. If everything goes as planned, the Scuderia GT3 will make its debut during the first race of the season on May 3 at Silverstone.

Gallery: Kessel Racing F430 Scuderia GT3

Ferrari 2009 California

Ferrari 2009 California
Ferrari today revealed the first images and official details of the 2009 FerrariCalifornia, the latest addition to the new generation of Ferraris launched in 2004 with the 612 Scaglietti and added to more recently with the 430 Scuderia.

The 2009 Ferrari California will be powered by a new V8 engine mounted for the first time in the marque’s history in the mid-front position. The engine develops 460 CV at 7,500 rpm with a torque curve that enhances vehicle dynamics and provides maximum driving pleasure which is typical for Ferrari.

As per the traditional Ferrari transaxle layout, the engine, which allows the 2009 Ferrari California to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in less than 4.0 seconds, will be coupled to a 7-speed dual clutch transmission that boosts the car’s performance while enhancing the driving pleasure, improves ride comfort and reduces fuel consumption and emissions (c.310 g/km CO2).

Ferrari California will make its world debut this autumn at the Paris Motor Show, but more details on 2009 Ferrari california will be unveiled in the upcoming weeks. We will keeping an eye on this beauty and let’s wait for the Motor show..

2011 Ferrari 458 Italia price

Ready go on sale in the UK in May 2010, the 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia will carry a starting price tag of £169,545 ($277,124 USD). Ferrari is also offering racing seats at £4276 ($6,989 USD), a Ferrari shield on the wings for £945 ($1,544 USD), power seats at £2,120 ($3,465 USD) and a luggage set for the rear bench for £2987 ($4,882 USD).

We’re still waiting for Ferrari to release pricing details for the United States. Stay tuned.

Refresher: Power comes from a mid-rear mounted 4.5L V8 producing 570-hp at 9,000 rpm with a maximum torque of 398 lb-ft at 6,000 rpm. Mated to a dual-clutch 7-speed F1 gearbox, 0 to 62 mph comes in just 3.4 seconds with a top speed of over 202 mph.

Ferrari's 2010 F1

Ferrari's 2010 Formula One car won't be officially revealed by the team until January 28, but a quick preview of the new car's livery was provided by Fernando Alonso during a test at Circuit Paul Ricard. Spanish bank Santander, which followed Alonso from McLaren to Renault to Ferrari, is making the most of its time with the most famous marque in motorsports.

The Santander logo has replaced the bar code graphic that adorned the airbox and rear wing last year, the Shell logos on the front wings, and the Ferrari shields on the bodywork behind the front wheels. Combined with the new Ferrari overalls, no one will be able to forget who's bringing the cash to the scuderia. Stay tuned Thursday for the final cut, and if you want more, you can watch McLaren's car unveiled live on the Internet on Friday.

2011 FERRARI ENZO II

Considered by many enthusiasts as the ultimate modern Ferrari, the limited-edition Enzo’s replacement will be a tough act to follow up for the Italian automaker. The second-generation Enzo, also named after the marque’s illustrious founder, promises to take performance – and, surprisingly, efficiency – to a new level.
Like the original Enzo, the car’s successor will be a range-topping supercar aimed at immortalizing the legendary founder of the brand. Available only to select current Ferrari owners, the next-generation Enzo will serve as the brand’s performance and technology showcase.
Based – at least in concept – on the Ferrari Millechili show car (though the production Enzo replacement won’t carry that name), the performance car will be loaded with the technology learned from years of Formula 1 experience.
Expected to be powered by a mid-mounted V8 engine, rather than the Maserati-based V12 that motivated the Enzo, power should easily exceed 700 horsepower. Though fuel efficiency is hardly a Ferrari selling point, the car must conform to more recent European Union standards, meaning a new emphasis has been placed on reducing consumption. It has been rumored that Ferrari will use twin-turbocharging to make the most out of a smaller-displacement (think under 6 liters) V8 engine.
Key to addressing the fuel economy issue is a significant weight and size reduction, which should bring the car well down from the just-over 3,000 lbs. of its predecessor; rumors out of Ferrari’s Maranello headquarters indicate that weight could approach 2,200 lbs. Improved aerodynamics, including adjustable front and rear spoilers, will not only help the new Enzo stick to the road at maximum speeds, but it will also ensure reduced fuel consumption.
Its platform could go one of two ways: Either a heavily-modified version of the FXX race car’s architecture – itself a variation of the road-going Enzo – or a slightly longer derivative of the F430’s aluminum space frame.
Production will probably be at least as limited as the original Enzo, meaning no more than 400 of the 1 million Euro-plus supercars will emerge from Maranello when it goes on sale in over a year’s time.