Ferrari Enzo ~ Cars

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Ferrari Enzo

Ferrari cars have always been one of the most coveted cars by many enthusiasts. When the company decided to develop the Enzo, there was a rave about what it will be like and how much it can offer to customers.

The Ferrari Enzo, a 650 horsepower super car named after its founder, was developed in 2002 using Formula One technology.

With the car already using carbon fiber for its body and an electro-hydraulic F1 transmission, more innovations were even made that were not present in the F1 such as aerodynamics and active traction control. Its ultra-light, V12 engine with four valves per cylinder was a first in the new generation of Ferrari cars. Sports Car International ranked the car third on their list of top sports cars of the year 2000. Consequently, it also ranked fourth in Motor Trend Classics' Ten Greatest Ferraris.

Performance

The Enzo was designed by Japanese Pininfarina head Ken Okuyama was initially introduced at the 2002 Motor Show in Paris and had a limited number of units priced at $ 659,330. Pininfarina wanted a car the will be entirely different from the usual approach used for its predecessors (GTO, F40 and 50). A mid-engine vehicle whose weight distribution is at 43.9 at the front and 56 in the rear, the Enzo has variable valve timing and dual overhead cams to add to its naturally aspirated engin

Specs

Vehicle Type: 2 Door Coupe Base Price: $644,000.00

Dimensions

Length: 185.1 in. (470 cm) Width: 80.1 in. (203.5 cm)

Height: 45.2 in. (114.7 cm) Wheel Base: 104.3 in. (264.9 cm)

Curb Weight: 3020 lbs (1369 kg) Maximum Seating: 2 people

Performance

Engine: 6.0L 48-valveV12 Displacement: 5988 cc

Horsepower: 660 HP Max RPM: 7800 RPM

Torque: 657 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm Transmission: 6-Speed Manual w/ auto shift

0-60 mph: 3.65 seconds Top Speed: 217 mph (350 km/h)

Brakes, front/rear vented disc, 4-piston calipers / vented disc, 2-piston calipers, antilock standard