Super Enzo Lives! Ferrari FXX to offer mega-performance—at a mega-price
MAC MORRISON
Posted Date: 6/15/05
Despite earlier denials by Ferrari officials, the Super Enzo (AW, May 16) spotted turning laps at Ferrari’s Fiorano test track is more than a development mule and will be offered to customers.

Very privileged customers, that is. Ferrari has raised the stakes in the billionaire drivers club by planning to build only 20 or so FXX special editions (the Enzo name is gone) that will go to Maranello’s “most dedicated and passionate clients,” selected by an in-house committee. That means long-time buyers who lost track of their net worth years ago and who have at least a sliver of competitive driving experience and talent.


Those who are “allowed” to throw down roughly $1.8 million are in for the best Ferrari experience this side of the Scuderia’s Corse Clienti program. Where Corse Clienti offers sickeningly rich wannabes the opportunity to buy and drive used Formula One cars, the FXX scheme is similar: Ferrari says participants “will actually be joining Team Ferrari, and will have their driving experiences at the wheel of this new car monitored directly by the Prancing Horse’s technicians and specialists.”
A quite reasonable idea, considering the car’s performance: The fastest-ever Ferrari is powered by a 6.2-liter version of the Enzo’s 6.0-liter V12, with output rated at more than 800 hp (compared to Enzo’s 660) at 8,500 rpm. Ferrari says the FXX’s revised gearbox swaps cogs in less than 100 milliseconds, almost as fast as the F1 cars’ transmission.
Visible changes from the Enzo are punctuated by a radical aerodynamics package Ferrari says produces a staggering 40 percent more downforce than before. Adjustable spoilers mean drivers can tune their car’s aero configuration to suit specific circuits. That is important, as Ferrari will not homologate the FXX for road use—which also means there will not be a GT racing version. Other key performance features include custom 19-inch Bridgestone racing slicks and composite ceramic Brembo brakes.
With performance set to be other-worldly, the entire customer experience should measure up. The FXX package includes participation in a series of track events organized by Ferrari on various international circuits over the next two years. An official team of technicians will be on hand at these sessions to provide any assistance and support required by the “Client Test Driver.”
Owners will also be able to take their cars out on the track independently during private sessions, and will have the option of storing their car at the factory. Ferrari will transport those vehicles to the various European circuits for the scheduled events. To ensure drivers are equipped to handle such power, delivery of each FXX will also include a driving course administered at Fiorano by professional drivers. Owners can look forward to individually tailored seats and unique pedal setups before they receive training dedicated to test driving methodologies.
Ferrari insists the training is necessary, as “the wealth of data and experience gathered in the course of this very special program will be exceptionally important. In fact, the feedback from these highly skilled, non-professional client test drivers will be compared and supplemented with suggestions from Michael Schumacher, Rubens Barrichello and Ferrari’s professional in-house test drivers.”
To help collect data, the FXX features a sophisticated telemetry system that monitors 39 different vehicle dynamics parameters in real time. The system is also able to record other data as demanded by specific circumstances. Ferrari says the information gathered will be analyzed by technicians and discussed with the individual drivers to ensure that the car is kept constantly updated.Ferrari says it will deliver the first cars by the end of the year.

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Dream Cars: Murcielago Roadster, Gallardo Roadster, LP 640, and the Concept S

its crazy... I believe the pictures and stuff were just released today?? Anyways I think its crazy nice!! Where are the headlights and tailights... I think this car is going to cause a ton of hype for the rest of 2005.

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Those guys just don't quit!!! Just as Lambo ups the ante with the Murci SV, Ferrari comes along and blows them away again. They are persistent, I'll give them that. Still as ugly as it's ever been.

I read on italiaspeed.com that it won't be a street legal model. Just track. So the Lambo will still have the bragging rights on the street.

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Dream Cars: Murcielago Roadster, Gallardo Roadster, LP 640, and the Concept S

Wow.

I like the fact that I can store it at the factory, what a great deal. Pay for it and never take delivery.

Lambo needs a new product soon, real soon. A Murci isnt anything but an old Diablo with different skin(well a bit more than that).

Ferrari is parlaying their profits into the R&D dept which in turn is cranking out new products, not beating the death out of an old platform.

That's arguable...the Enzo now has three models based on it:

-Enzo
-MC12
-Fxx

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Jeremiha D.

That's arguable...the Enzo now has three models based on it:

-Enzo
-MC12
-Fxx


^^^^^Fair enough however the oldest modle in your list is a decade younger than the Diablo. Believe me I would love to see Lambo do something big I'd be first in line to buy something.

I dont know, I dont mind the this car, would still take a diablo anyday, I think the spoiler is really ugly IMO. I would rather take the money and create my dream Lamborghini Evoluzione...lol

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Reality dream car: Diablo 6.0 with sv roof, cf spoiler, roof mirrors, custom front bumper, gt rear bumper and 800hp twin turbo.
Fantasy dream car: Lamborghini Evoluzione