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The Ferrari Enzo's Paris Introduction

The Ferrari "Enzo" officially made it's first appearance at the 2002 Paris Mondial de l'Automobile in September. It features the most advanced technologies available, much of it coming directly from Ferrari's racing effort in Formula One. Ferrari Formula One Champion, Michael Schumacher was tapped to help develop the car.

The Enzo Ferrari is Ferrari's flagship and top-line car. In that sense, it is much like the F40 and F50 when they debuted. Ferrari will make 399 of them for a price of at least $670,000 each. They are, however, sold out.

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Enzo Styling

"Never before...
has style been derived
so directly from function.

The engineers tried to create visual links with the world of Formula 1."

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Enzo Styling

Much of the distinct look is a result of efforts for highly developed airflow. Active aerodynamic systems (adjustable front flaps and a rear spoiler that extends and retracts) are used to maintain stability and promote higher top speeds. The flat underbody is also configured for optimum handling.

More Formula One technology can be found behind the 19-inch wheels. The brakes, manufactured by Brembo, are made of a carbo-ceramic material. This material is used to maximize braking performance and reduce unsprung weight. The Enzo's total curb weight is 3,009 pounds.

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Enzo Interior

"The so-called man-machine interface
acquires greater effectiveness,
and the driver is placed
in the best possible condition
to exploit the car's extreme performance."

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Enzo Interior

For power, the Enzo has a midmounted 6.0-liter V12. It makes 660 horsepower at 7,800 rpm and 485 pound-feet of torque at 5,500 rpm. Advanced technologies are in full effect, including variable valve timing and variable intake manifold geometry. The only transmission is a F1-style six-speed. Like the transmissions on the 360 Modena and 575M Maranello, this one uses an electrohydraulic system to activate the gearbox and clutch. Ferrari says a priority was to cut gear-change times (now as short as 150 milliseconds) in the interest of extremely sporty use.

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Enzo Engine

"The performance goals of the new V12
have been met in full,
in order to supply a unique blend
of very high power and generous torque
from low speeds and versatility."

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Enzo Engine

Photos by Ferrari S.p.A.

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