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Essentially an evolution of the [[Ferrari Enzo|Enzo Ferrari]], the new car will share some components with the Enzo, but significant portions will be all new.
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This car was built with the same idea in mind as when Ferrari made its [[F50 GT]].
  
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The new car's engine is based on the Enzo's mill but has been expanded to 6.2 liters (from 6.0) and output has been boosted from 660 [[Horsepower#PS|PS]] (651 [[Horsepower#hp (SAE)|hp]]/485 [[Watt|kW]]) to 800 PS (789 hp/588 kW).
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Essentially an evolution of the Enzo, the FXX shares some components with its parent car, but significant portions are exclusive to the FXX.
  
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The gearbox incorporates the latest developments from Ferrari's [[F1]] program and is expected to complete shifts in under 100 ms.  The brakes are uprated and improved over the original Enzo though they retain the same ceramic disk technology.
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The FXX's engine is based on the Enzo's but has been expanded to 6,262 cc (from 5,988 cc), and output has been boosted from 660PS, as seen in the Enzo, to 812PS at 8,500 rpm.
  
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The tires will be 19 in (483 mm) slicks custom-developed for the car.
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The gearbox incorporates the latest developments from Ferrari's [[F1]] program and has a [[shift time]] under 100 [[Millisecond|ms]]. The brake pads are upgraded compared to those on the Enzo. It does, however, retain the ceramic discs found on the Enzo.
  
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As with the Enzo, the seat will be custom fit to the user and the pedals will likewise be positioned to their exact requirements.
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The tires on the FXX are 19 inch [[Slick tire|slicks]] custom-developed for the car, though road-legal.
  
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In addition, the car will be provided with a comprehensive data-monitoring and telemetry that will not only allow the drivers to improve their performance but will also provide Ferrari technicians with valuable data to improve not only this vehicle but future road-going Ferraris as well.
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As with the Enzo, the seat and pedal configuration are custom fit to the user's exact measurements.
  
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The FXX features a comprehensive data-monitoring and telemetry that not only allows the driver to improve performance, but also provides Ferrari technicians with valuable data to improve the FXX and future road-going Ferraris.
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Ferrari has built 30 (original number 29) of these cars, and they have all been sold to preselected past Ferrari customers, except for one that Ferrari S.p.A. kept, including Ferrari's F1 World Champion driver, [[Michael Schumacher]], the 30th. Schumacher's FXX differs from others in that it is the only black FXX without a stripe and comes with red trim on the wheels, matte exhaust tips (regular FXX's have chrome tips),it has also holds the famous MS signature on the side in red, number 30 on the doors and his personal insignia on the seats. These few customers will not only own a Ferrari FXX, but also participate in further testing and brand development. As the vehicle is not [[street legal]], owners have the option of storing the car at Ferrari's facilities.  As part of the FXX program, the car is maintained by the Ferrari factory. The purpose of this particular program is to allow Ferrari's top customers exclusive access to its most up-to-date technology and to use their input to help develop future models. The FXX was reported to cost 1.5 million euro (excluding taxes), for the car and the services that Ferrari provides with it.
 
[[Image:FXX rear2.jpg|thumb|250px|left|'''Ferrari FXX''']]
 
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Revision as of 12:19, 13 January 2008

Ferrari FXX
Ferrari FXX
Manufacturer: Ferrari
Class: mid-engined coupe
Production: 2005–
Predecessor: Enzo Ferrari
Body Styles: Berlinetta
Engines: 6.2 L V12

The Ferrari FXX is a car that is being developed as part of an unusual development program by automobile manufacturer Ferrari in Maranello Italy.

The car uses some technology developed from the Ferrari Enzo and combines it with some all-new developments from Ferrari and some of the suppliers. However, the car is only a part of the overall program.


The Car

File:FXX nose2.jpg
Ferrari FXX


This car was built with the same idea in mind as when Ferrari made its F50 GT.

Essentially an evolution of the Enzo, the FXX shares some components with its parent car, but significant portions are exclusive to the FXX.

The FXX's engine is based on the Enzo's but has been expanded to 6,262 cc (from 5,988 cc), and output has been boosted from 660PS, as seen in the Enzo, to 812PS at 8,500 rpm.

The gearbox incorporates the latest developments from Ferrari's F1 program and has a shift time under 100 ms. The brake pads are upgraded compared to those on the Enzo. It does, however, retain the ceramic discs found on the Enzo.

The tires on the FXX are 19 inch slicks custom-developed for the car, though road-legal.

As with the Enzo, the seat and pedal configuration are custom fit to the user's exact measurements.

The FXX features a comprehensive data-monitoring and telemetry that not only allows the driver to improve performance, but also provides Ferrari technicians with valuable data to improve the FXX and future road-going Ferraris.

Ferrari has built 30 (original number 29) of these cars, and they have all been sold to preselected past Ferrari customers, except for one that Ferrari S.p.A. kept, including Ferrari's F1 World Champion driver, Michael Schumacher, the 30th. Schumacher's FXX differs from others in that it is the only black FXX without a stripe and comes with red trim on the wheels, matte exhaust tips (regular FXX's have chrome tips),it has also holds the famous MS signature on the side in red, number 30 on the doors and his personal insignia on the seats. These few customers will not only own a Ferrari FXX, but also participate in further testing and brand development. As the vehicle is not street legal, owners have the option of storing the car at Ferrari's facilities. As part of the FXX program, the car is maintained by the Ferrari factory. The purpose of this particular program is to allow Ferrari's top customers exclusive access to its most up-to-date technology and to use their input to help develop future models. The FXX was reported to cost 1.5 million euro (excluding taxes), for the car and the services that Ferrari provides with it.

File:FXX rear2.jpg
Ferrari FXX

Specifications

References

< Ferrari timeline 1948–1967 Ferrari timeline 1960s-1990s Ferrari timeline 1990–Present >
Type 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
8 cylinder Mid-engine berlinetta 308 308 i 308 QV 328 348 360
208 208 Turbo GTB/GTS Turbo F355
Mid-engine 2+2 308 GT4 Mondial 8 Mondial QV Mondial 3.2 Mondial t
208 GT4
12 cylinder Boxer berlinetta 365 BB 512 BB 512i BB Testarossa 512TR F512M
Grand tourer 250 275 365 GTB/4
"Daytona" 		550 Maranello
America 330 365
2+2 coupé 250 GT/E 330 GT 2+2 365 GT 2+2 365GTC/4 GT4 2+2 400 400 i 412 456 456 M
Supercar 250 GTO 250 LM 288
GTO 		F40 F50
Sold under the Dino marque until 1976; see also Ferrari Dino
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