A Look At This Customized Ferrari Enzo
October 8, 2008
Ferrari cars automatically equate to the words sleek, fast, and can-make-you-eat-dirt-in-just-three-seconds. Okay, so maybe the last one was just made up but it is entirely possible given how powerful their engines are. That’s why no matter what the model may be, getting to drive one can be such a high. Take for example this customized Ferrari Enzo.
This matte-black supercar was seen lingering at the Ferrari Racing Days last week, held in Nürburgring in Germany. While it doesn’t follow the traditional red body finish of its other siblings, it still looks like something you don’t want to mess with. How come? Well, in case you’ve been hibernating in a cave for the past decade or so, here’s a list of reasons why the Ferrari Enzo is one mean machine.
First, the Ferrari Enzo sports a 6.0-liter V-12 engine that’s equipped with 4 valves per cylinder, dual overhead cams and variable valve timing. This gives the Enzo its freakish ability to produce 651 horsepower and 485 ft-lb of torque. And because of the power coming out from its engine, the Ferrari Enzo is able to hit the 60 mph barrier in just 3.14 seconds (which pretty much backs up the last statement of my first sentence). It can jump to 100 mph in just 6.6 seconds and reach the top speed of 230.95 mph. When driven in the city, the Enzo is capable of returning 12 mpg. On the highway, this sports car only eats up 18 mpg of your fuel. That’s a monster for you, right there.
Second thing that makes the Ferrari Enzo rock is the semi-automatic transmission or F1 gearbox it’s equipped with. This unique transmission makes use of paddles to give its automated shifting and clutch mechanism better control.
Third, it utilizes a 4-wheel independent suspension. This system has a set of push-rod shock absorbers that can be easily adjusted from the cabin, and comes with anti-roll bars at the front and rear.
So what does its proud owner have to say about its unique four-wheeled baby? Well, quite frankly, we don’t know since we weren’t able to bump into the guy (or gal). But we can definitely tell that he or she enjoys flaunting it around. Just like you would a hot date, I guess.
Sources: TopSpeed, Wikipedia
