Enzo Ferrari

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.

 

Engine

Type

rear, longitudinal 65° V12

Bore/stroke

92 x 75.2 mm

Unitary displacement

499.90 cc

Total displacement

5998.80 cc

Compression ratio

11.2 : 1

Maximum power

485 kW (660 hp) at 7800 rpm

Power per litre

110 hp/l

Maximum torque

657 Nm (67 kgm) at 5500 rpm

Valve actuation

twin overhead camshafts per bank, four valves per cylinder

Fuel feed

Bosch Motronic ME7 injection

Ignition

Bosch Motronic ME7 electronic static, single spark plug per cylinder

Lubrication

dry sump

Clutch

twin-plate

Chassis

Frame

carbon-fibre and Nomex honeycomb monococque

Front suspension

independent push-rod, unequal-length wishbones, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers with electronic adaptive damping

Rear suspension

independent push-rod, unequal-length wishbones, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers with electronic adaptive damping

Brakes

carbon-ceramic discs

Transmission

electro-hydraulic F1 6-speed + reverse

Steering

rack-and-pinion

Fuel tank

capacity 110 litres

Front tyres

245/35 ZR 19
Rear tyres

345/35 ZR 19

Bodywork

Type

two-seater berlinetta

Length

4702 mm

Width

2035 mm

Height

1147 mm

Wheelbase

2650 mm

Front track

1660 mm

Rear track

1650 mm

Weight

1255 kg (dry)

Performance

Top speed

over 350 km/h
Acceleration
0-100 km/h 3.65 sec

0-400 m 11.00 sec

0-1000 m 19.60 sec