Chassis No. ZFFCW56A530133030
Every so often, Ferrari has graced the automotive world with a new
ultra-limited creation designed to showcase the latest Formula One
technology in a production road car, each representing the state of
the art at the time of their release. In the 1980s, Maranello
engineers demonstrated the benefits of turbocharging with the
pioneering performance of the homologation Ferrari 288 GTO, later
utilizing the program to develop a new 40th-anniversary road car,
the legendary Ferrari F40. The 1990s saw Formula One teams make
giant leaps forward in technology with such advancements as active
suspension, traction control, semi-automatic transmissions, and
enhanced aerodynamics, reflected in the bristling innovations of
the Ferrari F50 with its F1-derived naturally aspirated V12.
At the turn of the millennium, the Scuderia Ferrari Formula One
Team was in the midst of an unprecedented period of dominance,
having won the 1999, 2000, and 2001 Constructors' Championships and
the 2000 and 2001 Drivers' Championships. In mid-2002, coinciding
with Michael Schumacher's third consecutive Drivers' Championship
for the Italian team, Ferrari debuted the Ferrari Enzo at the Paris
Motor Show, named after il Commendatore himself and representing
the zenith of the brand's technological innovations up to that
point.
Never before had a road-going Ferrari's shape been so heavily
dictated by aerodynamic efficiency. Its sleek carbon fiber and
Kevlar-woven skin, penned by Pininfarina designer Ken Okuyama, was
meticulously sculpted through extensive wind tunnel testing and saw
the first use of active aerodynamics in the legendary supercar
lineage. Breaking from the high-wing tradition of the F40 and F50,
the Enzo instead utilized a subtle rear wing that raised and
retracted in conjunction with front flaps hidden underneath the two
front radiators to generate up to 758 pounds of downforce. Above
185 miles per hour, the aerodynamic aids reduced drag, enabling the
Enzo to achieve its otherworldly 218 mile-per-hour top speed.
Beneath its clever, ultra-lightweight bodywork was an equally
ingenious architecture consisting of a carbon fiber and aluminum
honeycomb monocoque tub weighing just 202 pounds. Attached to its
aluminum subframes were unequal-length wishbones with
pushrod-operated springs and electronically controlled shock
absorbers that could be adjusted from the cabin, offering both a
"Sport" mode and a "Race" setting. Carbon-ceramic brake discs some
14.9 inches in diameter were developed specifically for the Enzo by
Brembo, and marked the first time that the technology, employed for
years by the Formula One team, was implemented in a Ferrari road
car.
Where the F50's V12 engine was an adaptation of the unit in the
F92A Formula One car that left some drivers desiring more torque,
the beating heart of the Enzo was an entirely new 65-degree,
6.0-liter V12. The naturally aspirated engine was specifically
designed to deliver huge torque at low revs, with a maximum output
of 660 horsepower at 7,800 rpm and 484 pound-feet of torque at
5,500 rpm. Mounted directly to the engine was an F1-derived,
electrohydraulic-assisted paddle-shift six-speed transmission
providing lightning-fast shift times of around 150
milliseconds.
While Ferrari had experimented in the past with bringing Formula
One technology to the road, the Enzo was the first supercar of its
kind to seamlessly integrate these technologies into a livable,
everyday driving experience. The F40 and F50, while extremely quick
on the track, had a reputation of being less than comfortable on
the road. The Enzo, by contrast, offered excellent visibility,
easy-to-operate steering wheel controls, minimal road noise, and a
supple ride, all while being a full 2.1 seconds faster than the F50
around the short Fiorano test track. As a result, the Enzo's
cutting-edge innovations - its compact V12, carbon ceramic brakes,
and advanced aerodynamics - have been implemented in every modern
Ferrari since.
Of the 400 Enzos built, just 111 examples were delivered to the
United States. This is one such U.S.-market example, finished in
the timeless combination of Rosso Corsa paintwork over a Nero
interior and delivered new to Florida. The accompanying clean
CARFAX Vehicle History Report shows that the Enzo was first
registered in July 2003 showing 141 miles at the time, remaining
with its original owner until 2005. The Ferrari's second owner,
also based in Florida, purchased the car in December 2005 showing
around 945 miles at the time. The car continued to be driven
sparingly and was serviced on multiple occasions by Ferrari
Maserati Alfa Romeo of Fort Lauderdale before entering into the
current Illinois-based collection in 2009 with 2,803 miles.
Offered from nearly 15 years of continuous ownership, the Enzo has
been impeccably preserved, sparingly used, and fastidiously
maintained by the current owner's in-house Ferrari specialists.
Most recently, a comprehensive service was conducted in April 2024
which included a full fluids change (oil, brake fluid, transmission
fluid, coolant), replacing the auxiliary belts, replacing the
battery, mounting a fresh set of Bridgestone Potenza tires, and
installing new TPMS sensors. Also while under current ownership,
the Ferrari was awarded the coveted Ferrari Classiche certification
in September 2011, a hallmark of the finest examples of the
Prancing Horse. The car's impeccable presentation is further
bolstered by numerous Ferrari Club of America awards, including
multiple Platinum Awards (2009, 2013, 2016 - 100-point score),
Contemporary Ferrari Awards (2009, 2013), a Greatest V-12 Award
(2016), a Coppa Bella Macchina Award (2009), and a Coppa GT Award
(2009). Now showing just 4,333 miles since new at the time of
cataloging, this phenomenal Enzo is offered with its tool kit,
manuals and flashlight in their leather folio, car cover, tire
inflator, and wheel socket.
The Ferrari Enzo represents the pinnacle of road and racing
technology at the time of its introduction and dispelled the myth
that these technologies could not be implemented into a civilized
production car. With only 400 examples built, it is a landmark
model in the history of the marque and would make a fantastic
centerpiece in any supercar collection, or a crowning acquisition
for a collector looking to complete the "Big Five" quintet of
Ferrari supercars.
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