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Red Icon: The Enzo Ferrari

Few sports cars have achieved instant cult status like the Ferrari Enzo. Ian Kuah gets behind the wheels of this red icon, and shares his experience.

Published in: October 2007

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Technical Specifications

Enzo Ferrari Technical Specifications

Engine

Type 12 cylinders in a  65° Vee
Location Mid-engined
Displacement 5998 cc
Max Power 651 bhp (484.7 kW) @ 7800 rpm
Max Torque 657 Nm (485 lb. ft) @ 5500 rpm
Redline 8200 rpm
Compression ratio 11.2:1

Transmission and Electronic Control Systems

Layout DOHC 6-speed semi-automatic, rear-wheel drive, 48 valves total 4 valves per cylinder
Suspension and Ride I.DW.CS. (front and rear)

Dimensions

Brakes 380 x 34 mm (front and rear)
Wheels and Tyres 245/35/ ZR 19 front, 345/35 ZR 19 rear
Weight 1365 kg / 3009 lbs
Length 4702 mm
Width 2035 mm
Height 2035 mm
Wheelbase 2650 mm
Fuel Capacity 110 litres

Performance

Acceleration 0-100 km/h (0-60 mph) 3.14 secs
Top Speed 350 km/h (217 mph)

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Ian Kuah

Dr Ian Kuah is a respected motoring journalist and commentator based in the UK. Originally trained as an architect, he realised that his lifelong passion for cars, and his serious hobbies of writing and photography dovetailed neatly into an alternative and more exciting career.

Since 1983, this career has taken him around the world testing and photographing exotic cars. He has raced at national level in the UK, and was one of the small team of international journalists selected as control drivers for the BMW M3 CSL project

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