Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Enzo Ferrari

Enzo Ferrari
Manufacturer Ferrari
Production 2002–2004
400 produced
Predecessor Ferrari F50
Successor Ferrari F70
Class Sports car, Racing car, Supercar
Body style 2-seat Berlinetta
Layout RMR layout
Engine 6.0 L V12
Transmission 6-speed semi-automatic
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 1,365 kg (3,010 lb)
Related Ferrari FXX
Designer Ken Okuyama at Pininfarina

The Enzo Ferrari is a 12 cylinder mid-engine berlinetta 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 775 kg (1,709 lb) is reached at 355.6 km/h (221 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.

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