New/More pics of Gemballa Enzo
New/More pics of Gemballa Enzo
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munch997

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2,325 posts

217 months

Tuesday 12th January 2010
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http://www.autogespot.com/nl/item/6272/mig-u1-read...

I think it says 25 will be produced.... could be wrong.
I'm starting to like it, OTT like a supercar should be. Hope one arrives in london this year to see in person!

ezi

1,734 posts

216 months

Tuesday 12th January 2010
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25 too many frown

Loz1234

240 posts

228 months

Tuesday 12th January 2010
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The press release:

In the last 27 years, Uwe Gemballa has achieved the best world-wide reputation for refining Porsche cars. Now, the company manager from Leonberg near Stuttgart takes on a new challenge. The automobile manufacturer turns the most potent super sports car from Maranello, the Ferrari Enzo, into the GEMBALLA MIG-U1 – an individually produced edition, limited to only 25 cars.

The core part of the overall makeover is the entirely re-engineered aerodynamics concept by GEMBALLA. Without any exception, the manufacturer produces all components in real carbon in order to combine lowest weight with highest material strength.

Active aerodynamics for the maximum driving experience
Owing to the active aerodynamics conception, the front spoiler lip generates an additional downthrust of up to 35 kilograms at the front axle, according to the individual position. Analogically, the flap on the newly designed rear spoiler generates even up to 85 kilograms more downthrust on the rear wheels. For optimal handling results, the flap lowers, as soon as the car reaches a speed of 120 km/h. In this way, the GEMBALLA-aerodynamics concept adjusts to the outer conditions and always ensures perfect road holding characteristics. All components of the aerodynamics kit attribute to this: starting from the new front skirt with spoiler lip, over the door extensions to the diffuser and rear spoiler.

The air duct system of the GEMBALLA MIG-U1 does not only help bringing the power of the twelve-cylinder car onto the road. At the same time, the engineers from Leonberg (Baden-Württemberg) develop an extensive ventilation- and cooling concept. Here, both the front and the back wheel-houses are supplied with cooling air and this guarantees an optimal use of the high performance braking system. The outlets behind the wheels ensure that the heated air does not pile up. Moreover, the air inlets behind the doors and on the roof supply fresh air into engine compartment behind the passenger cabin. The newly designed air exhaust ducts end in and on top of the rear skirt. Their dimensions also allow the supply of an additional radiator.

The GEMBALLA car body components therefore guarantee the functionality of the new super sports car and provide the car with a unique look at the same time. Following the design of Formula-1 racing cars, the GEMBALLA MIG-U1 has an extended front and an edged rear spoiler. Formerly rounded edges were replaced in order to provide the car with an aggressive look with greedy air inlets and outlets.

Even the rear lights do not remain openly on the back, but are cased and equipped with air ducts. The MIG-U1 grows broader by 80 millimetres at the front- and 100 millimetres at the back axle.

For everyday use, the optional electro-hydraulic height-adjustment (HLS) is extremely innovative and enormously helpful. By pushing a button in the passenger compartment, it is possible to lift the body by 45 millimetres at the front- and rear axle and therefore allows driving over obstacles such as underground car park entrances and traffic ramps. Also by pushing a button or by reaching 80 km/h, the MIG-U1 lowers itself to its original level. Additionally, the multiple adjustable sports suspension which is equipped with ball bearing bushes significantly improves the handling and driving comfort of the MIG-U1.

The forged wheels GEMBALLA GTR RACING forged by our development partner “Advanced Structural Alloys” contribute both to the appearance and the performance of the car. The wheels which are made from a massive light alloy block combined highest stability with an extremely light weight. The elaborate forging process reduces the unsprung masses of one wheel set by 16 kilograms. Therefore, the wheels respond in an even more agile way and precisely follow every steering command even under highest strains. At the front, the 10x19 inch rims hold high-performance wheels in the dimension 265/35, while the back axle transfers the power of the engine through 13x20 inch rims with 335/30 wheels.

The twelve cylinder engine of the GEMBALLA MIG-U1 works with an optimised motor management and an especially adjusted exhaust system. This combination allows a performance output of 700 hp (515 kW). The four-pipe system with pneumatic flap control is added to the sports catalyser. The end-pipes are equipped with the typical GEMBALLA heat shield and share the exit into the rear skirt with the exhaust ducts of the rear wheel houses.

High-End for the interior
In the interior, GEMBALLA devises a control centre which perfectly combines functionality and comfort. The especially for the GEMBALLA MIG-U1 designed seats, the custom-made centre console and the sports steering wheel with its leather-ultra suede combination guarantee full control over the car. At the same time, the interior of this super sports car reflects pure luxury. All interior components are lined with leather and ultra suede. The integrated high-end multimedia system offers a seven-inch touch screen, navigation, DVD changer and an iPod connection. The 950-Watt amplifier operates the high frequency ranges in the cockpit front, the 165 millimetre large membrane on the door linings and the subwoofer between the seats. GEMBALLA-logos on the seats, the floor mats and the safety belts perfect the refinement.

With the GEMBALLA MIG-U1, the automobile manufacturer once again proves that its know-how is not only limited to Porsche cars. On the basis of the already exhilarating Ferrari Enzo, the engineers developed a unique car. But even the limited edition with only 25 cars is not exclusive enough for GEMBALLA. Therefore, every single GEMBALLA MIG-U1 is individually adjusted. This ensures that there will not be any identical cars. Therefore, the specialist with its reputation for unique high-end refinement once again meets the requirements for highest individuality.

For more information about the about the extensive GEMBALLA refining programme, please visit the web site www.gemballa.com

Edited by Loz1234 on Tuesday 12th January 13:11

cc8s

4,258 posts

233 months

Tuesday 12th January 2010
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I don't know how they can say 25 will be made, surely they have to find 25 owners with...well, unusual taste! I don't know if I would mess around with a million pound car...

lambo_xx

2,199 posts

227 months

Tuesday 12th January 2010
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I love the Enzo! It is my ultimate car and I'm sorry but that is hideous! What the have done is take something beautiful and wrecked it. It would be like taking Marilyn Monroe and vomiting on her!

Animal

5,669 posts

298 months

Tuesday 12th January 2010
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Surely more like taking Marilyn Monroe and turning it into Jordan? You'd want to get inside it once to see for yourself, but you'd tell all your mates how nasty it was afterwards.

f48koenig

47 posts

215 months

Tuesday 12th January 2010
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http://mig-u1.gemballa.com/



Edited by f48koenig on Tuesday 12th January 19:12

sjn2004

4,051 posts

267 months

Tuesday 12th January 2010
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What do Gemballa know that Ferrari don't? They make all these claims but are they tested/developed or just bits glued on and some guy writes a load of waffle about it?

rocksteadyeddie

7,971 posts

257 months

Wednesday 13th January 2010
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I'm not normally a fan of Mr Gemballa's work but I have to say this looks fantastic.



ETA looks like a shorter, squater MC12 to my ill-trained eye.

Edited by rocksteadyeddie on Wednesday 13th January 09:26

sone

4,612 posts

268 months

Wednesday 13th January 2010
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A case of some people have got more money than sense or taste come to that!.

stephen300o

15,464 posts

258 months

Wednesday 13th January 2010
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Never has the phrase involving Halfords and glue been more apt.

DeltaHedge

571 posts

243 months

Wednesday 13th January 2010
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This is a non Press Release. Its about as useful as "Homeless Man To Donate His First Billion Dollars To Charity". Never gonna happen - he has to find 25 Enzo owners with zero taste who don't mind ruining the long term value of their cars in order to make them look like the b4stard love child of a Ferrari and a lot of collagen.

I'm a fan, clearly.

munch997

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2,325 posts

217 months

Wednesday 13th January 2010
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Im sure there are 20+ enzo in the middle east, and seeing some of there cars it wouldn't suprise me if they did make/sell all 25