RE: Ferrari FXX breaks cover

RE: Ferrari FXX breaks cover

Monday 5th December 2005

Ferrari FXX breaks cover

Bologna show sees Enzo racer debut


Ferrari FXX - not just a car
Ferrari FXX - not just a car
Ferrari has unveiled the FXX at the Bologna Motor Show. Big Red reckoned that the limited edition prototype -- only 29 have been built -- "is the most technologically advanced GT car ever to emerge from Maranello". The track-only car comes with a development programme attached to the price tag "as part of a specific ongoing research and development programme featuring the first ever group of client test drivers. The FXX has not been homologated for road use or racing."

Ferrari said that the FXX will provide the basic framework on which the specifics of future extreme models will be developed.

The Enzo-based FXX delivers blistering performance, powered by an imposing 6.3-litre V12 developing over 800bhp at 8,500 rpm. The gearbox is the result of the transfer of F1 technology and delivers gearchange times of under 100 milliseconds -- almost as fast as F1 cars. The FXX has a dry weight of 1,155 kg with a power-weight ratio of 1.44Kg/hp, and completed a lap of Fiorano, Ferrari's F1 test track, in under 1:18. Ferrari didn't quote precise performance figures, but it's probably a bit peaky...

The FXX delivers a 40 per cent increase in downforce compared to the Enzo and runs on a specially developed Bridgestone 19-inch slick tyres, while Brembo created a special brake pad and cooling system for the 398mm ceramic discs. Its telemetry system monitors and provides feedback in real time. The instrument panel is specifically designed for the FXX and incorporates a new data acquisition system. A video camera is also installed on the roof of each of the cars, pointing towards the rear, with a special TFT display on the dash removing the need for rear view mirrors.

Not just a car

The FXX package also includes participation in a series of 14 track events organised by Ferrari on various international-level circuits over the coming two years in Europe, North America and Japan (meetings at Spa and the Nürburgring have already been confirmed for 2006). On these occasions, an official team of technicians will be on hand to provide any assistance and support required by the drivers. In addition, owners can take their cars on-track independently during private sessions and leave the car at Maranello while not in use. The car will then be transported directly by Ferrari to the scheduled events.

Each FXX also includes an advanced driving course at Fiorano with tuition provided by professional drivers. Seat and pedals are individually moulded for each driver, and there's be a shakedown run followed by a training session to introduce drivers to test driving methodologies. The first FXXs were delivered in mid-November and the last will be with their owners by the end of April next year. The FXX and the relative package cost a total of €1.5 million. Applications to join the programme were evaluated by an in-house committee.

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billb

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3,198 posts

264 months

Monday 5th December 2005
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did they buy up the old zonda's spare rear wings?!

Rob Ustly

77 posts

225 months

Monday 5th December 2005
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It's on the cover of this month's CAR magazine, with a ten page feature inside.

dvs_dave

8,581 posts

224 months

Monday 5th December 2005
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...."the committee" decided that I wasn't suitable to join "the programme".

I told them that I didn't want their stupid car anyway!!

m1spw

5,999 posts

224 months

Monday 5th December 2005
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Theres one for sale in the classifieds.

Edited: here: www.pistonheads.com/sales/51540.htm

>> Edited by m1spw on Monday 5th December 12:18

eein

1,331 posts

264 months

Monday 5th December 2005
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Does anyone know if anyone notable has bough one / been invited to buy one?

annodomini2

6,860 posts

250 months

Monday 5th December 2005
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article said:
The FXX and the relative package cost a total of €1.5 million.


I'm guessing they want to take the most expensive car trophy from the Veryon at €1 million.

But will it match the top speed? unlikely, but round a track, probably.

Pitcrew

15 posts

225 months

Monday 5th December 2005
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sounds amazing fingers crossed for this weeks lottery then!

would love to be involved in the development of that car!

Carrera2

8,352 posts

231 months

Monday 5th December 2005
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If it's a track-only car why does it have an lcd screen to replace the mirrors?????

peter450

1,650 posts

232 months

Monday 5th December 2005
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shame the enzo wasn't more like this while it's a great car it doesnt quite have that extreme car vibe of the f40

andyf

72 posts

283 months

Monday 5th December 2005
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Wouldn't mind seeing it go around Top Gear's runway track

events

244 posts

255 months

Monday 5th December 2005
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Know of someone who is getting one - his garage is quite impressive already.

zanzibar

234 posts

238 months

Monday 5th December 2005
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That is one massive extension

t1grm

4,655 posts

283 months

Monday 5th December 2005
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What exactly is the point of this car? Are they planning to run it in any of the GT series at some point or is it just a track toy for the insanley rich? If I had that sort of money I think I'd rather an FIA/LMES GT version of the F430 when someone builds one.

errek72

943 posts

245 months

Monday 5th December 2005
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t1grm said:
What exactly is the point of this car? Are they planning to run it in any of the GT series at some point or is it just a track toy for the insanley rich? If I had that sort of money I think I'd rather an FIA/LMES GT version of the F430 when someone builds one.


Good idea, but why stop there?
Imagine going to Noble, TVR, Zagato or Lotus with that kind of money, sit around the table and discuss your most perverted automotive desires.
I think you'd come a long way with that kind of cash.

dcb

5,834 posts

264 months

Monday 5th December 2005
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zanzibar said:
That is one massive extension


I thought so. There are maybe only 100 or fewer people in UK
with that kind of disposable income.

Even fewer would want the car and even fewer than that would have
the time to take it out on a track.

It might however appeal to a few collectors who store it for a few
years before trading it on with low mileage.

Cars - up to about 30K you mostly get what you pay for.
30K to 100K its down to personal taste.
Over 100K it gets a bit silly.

mhussa

93 posts

242 months

Monday 5th December 2005
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billb said:
did they buy up the old zonda's spare rear wings?!

I think you'll find that its actually a limb of the Dai-X robot from StarFleet trying to make a comeback.



www.sfxb.co.uk/mecha/daix.html

Its looks like its trying to revive its career with a facelift and high profile jaunt around the globe. I wonder what the bushtucker trials will be?

but seriously kids it looks a bit rough from the rear, nice up front though.

errek72

943 posts

245 months

Tuesday 6th December 2005
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dcb said:


Cars - up to about 30K you mostly get what you pay for.
30K to 100K its down to personal taste.
Over 100K it gets a bit silly.


It does, but then again how silly is collecting trains or matchbox toys?
I mean after marrying Onassis's granddaughter, and having these in your garage, what else can you do?

www.barchetta.cc/All.Ferraris/boano/img0081.html
www.qv500.com/Ferrari%20288%20GTO%20P2%201.jpg
www.qv500.com/Ferrari%20F40%20P8%202.jpg
www.barchetta.cc/All.Ferraris/boano/img00018.html

jellison

12,803 posts

276 months

Tuesday 6th December 2005
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Can't drive it on the road - WHAT IS THE POINT OF THAT!?

events

244 posts

255 months

Tuesday 6th December 2005
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I am with you on the Star Fleet view!

Glad someone else out there remembers it!

m1spw

5,999 posts

224 months

Tuesday 6th December 2005
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dcb said:
I thought so. There are maybe only 100 or fewer people in UK
with that kind of disposable income.

Even fewer would want the car and even fewer than that would have
the time to take it out on a track.

It might however appeal to a few collectors who store it for a few
years before trading it on with low mileage.

I don't think you can store them and then sell them on, AFAIK Ferrari keep them in their factory/ a big warehouse till a track day comes along.