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2003 Enzo Ferrari
Serial no: 128798
Engine: F140 65º V 12
Horsepower: 660 bhp / 492 KW @ 7800 rpm
Transmission: F1 6 Speed Sequential
Mileage: 780 miles
Body: Pininfarina
Ferrari took a big step with the introduction of the 'Enzo Ferrari'. The 'Enzo' incorporates modern day technology neatly packaged in an aggressive no-compromise body shell. It is Michael Schumacher's three-time World Championship winning Ferrari with a complete body. Complete with carbon fibre chassis, carbon ceramic disc brakes, paddle operated gearbox (F1), and traction control. It is equipped with even more enhancements that are not allowed on F1 cars like a full ground effects floor pan and active aerodynamics. The F50 had a smooth body to cover the F1 technology but the Enzo's body just screams F1 with the pronounced nose and huge rear venturis.
Like most of Pininfarina's designs, the 'Enzo' is Absolutely Breathtaking, The nose looks like it comes straight from Schumacher's F1 car and it gives the Enzo an aggressive look. A prominent feature on both the F40 and F50 was the fixed rear wing, which is no longer needed on the Enzo because of its ingenious underbody design. The active aerodynamics designed in Ferrari’s own wind tunnel has given them the opportunity to use the best of both worlds. A high downforce configuration for when the car is moving at lower to midrange speeds and then actuating the small rear spoiler and other fins in the underbody to decrease the downforce, and therefore allowing it to reach it’s maximum top speed.
All 349 cars initially offered available for the public were sold before Ferrari released any details or images of it. This shows how much faith these buyers have in Ferrari building the best available road car. This faith was compounded by Ferrari's recent racing successes in Formula 1. Enzo owners own a direct product of that success, it's the ultimate Ferrari.
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