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One of the best supercars of the 2000s
The Ferrari Enzo is one of the Italian brand’s most beloved supercars, both for its beauty and performance. Even more so because of the name, which comes to pay homage to Il Commendatore. Manufactured between 2002 and 2004, it was the continuation of a saga of iconic Ferrari sports cars.
The Ferrari 288 GTO, the Ferrari F40 and the F50 were succeeded by this sensational racing car with a production limited to 400 units. It was originally referred to internally as the Ferrari FX, although its real name is Ferrari Enzo Ferrari. That initial designation meant that its replacement was the Ferrari FXX (which is not legal for driving on public roads).
Ferrari Enzo: pure essence of the Prancing Horse
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The Ferrari Enzo stood out with a superb elongated body, with a front bumper inspired by Formula 1 cars. Its double-height hood advanced towards the front in the shape of a ‘V’ and on the sides its wide sills stood out, which formed the fins rear and offered two ventilation ducts next to the rear axle.
As a curiosity, unlike the Ferrari F40 and Ferrari F50, the Enzo did not have a spoiler. Instead, it featured a large rear diffuser and a completely flat top, with the engine housed under a huge glass surface.
The power unit was made up of a 6.0-litre F140B V12 block at 65º naturally aspirated capable of generating 660 hp and 657 Nm of maximum torque. This coupled with a 6-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox with injection cut-off at 8,200 rpm.
The low weight of 1,255 kg empty, thanks to the use of carbon fiber, aluminum or magnesium components, led the car to sign a 0 to 100 km/h in 3.65 seconds and reach a maximum speed of 350 km/h. Sensational performance seasoned with the powerful sound of the V12 engine.
An authority within Ferrari’s power units that has been reserved for some of its best cars, such as the later Ferrari LaFerrari or, currently, the Ferrari 812 and the spectacular Ferrari Daytona SP3.
A historic car in the hands of historical figures
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In addition to being seen as one of the great icons of the 2000s, the Ferrari Enzo was in the garage of great historical figures, both in terms of motorsports and contemporary society.
F1 legend and seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher owned two custom Ferrari Enzo’s which he ended up selling. Among them, one in very characteristic gloss black. Within this world, Fernando Alonso also owns an Enzo, as well as Kimi Räikkönen.
Rapper 50 Cent also had a unit, although his relationship with Ferrari was severely damaged by various social media posts that led him to be blacklisted by the brand, and he is currently unable to buy any models.
Among many others, Pope John Paul II was presented with the last Ferrari Enzo made by Maranello in 2006. Following his death, it was sold at auction in 2015 for just over $6 million, which went to charity in support of those affected by Hurricane Katrina.
