Ferrari Enzo

The Enzo Ferrari is a 12-cylinder mid-engine berlinetta named after the company's founder, Enzo Ferrari. It is currently one of the most powerful naturally-aspirated production cars in the world. It was built in 2003, using Formula One technology, such as a carbon-fiber body, F1-style sequential shift transmission and carbon fiber-reinforced Silicon Carbide ceramic composite disc brakes. Technolgies not allowed in the F1 are also used in the Ferrari Enzo, such as active aerodynamics and traction control. After a downforce of 1,709 lbs. is reached at 186 mph, the rear wing is actuated by computer to maintain that downforce throughout the drive.

The Ferrari Enzo's V-12 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 this design will replace the former architectures seen in V-12 and V-8 engines used in other Ferraris. The 2005 F430 is the second Ferrari to get a version of this new powerplant first seen in the Ferrari Enzo. The Ferrari Enzo can accelerate to 60 mph in 3.14 seconds and can reach 100 mph in 6.6 seconds. The ¼ mile time is from 10.8 to 11.2 sec at well over 130 mph and the top speed is around 220 mph.

In 2004, Sports Car International named the Ferrari Enzo number three on their list of Top Sports Cars of the new millennium. Motor Trend Classic named the Enzo as number four in their list of the ten "Greatest Ferraris of all time."

Production of the Ferrari Enzo was from 2003-2004 and only 400 were produced, so it is truly a collector's car. It was initially announced at the 2002 Paris Motor Show and priced at $643,330. The company sent invitations to existing customers who had previously bought the Ferrari F430 and F450. All units were sold way before production even began on the cars. If you were to buy one at an auction, you would most likely pay way above $1,000,000.