Ferrari FX70 or Enzo Successor Thread
#22
12-05-2009, 01:54 PM
Cars UK article, they usually have accurate information:
New Ferrari Enzo – F70 / FX70 – on track
The next generation Enzo Ferrari – codenamed F70/FX70 – is on track for 2012 with a V12 or twin turbo V8
With news the other day that the Lamborghini Urus is being lined up to take on the next generation Ferrari Enzo – the F70/FX70 – we’re now hearing that Ferrari’s plans to replace the Enzo are very much on track.
It’s been a long time since the limited production Enzo – just 400 were produced – came to an end, and seven years since it was first announced. The final car – Enzo 400 – was produced in 2005 and auctioned for charity. But with the way car technology has moved on, the ‘Standard’ fare (if there is such a thing) from the Ferrari stable now manages to achieve almost as much as the Enzo did. It’s V12 engine produced 650 bhp and manages 0-60mph in 3.3 seconds. And although that headline time is better than just about anything from Maranello, it’s active aerodynamics and handling no longer seem as stunning as they did.
So what does the next Enzo – codenamed F70 or FX70, depending on who you talk to – promise us? The current consensus is that Ferrari are going to use a twin-turbo V8 – harking back to the F40 days – although a V12 is being developed alongside it. The V8 is expected to deliver around 700bhp, but the V12 is able to offer almost 800bhp. Our sources tell us that both options are currently being developed, although the V8 twin-turbo is now becoming the most likely option. It offers better economy and is easier to get through increasingly strict emissions regulations. But the heart of the Ferrari engineers is in the V12, even if the head says the V8 may be necessary.
The new Enzo will be smaller and lighter than the last Enzo and Ferrari have a goal of just 2,000lbs for kerb weight, which is around a third less than the Enzo. Couple that with advances in aerodynamics, chassis construction and gearbox technology – not to mention the higher outputs Marenello are managing from their engines – and a sub 3 second 0-60mph is on the cards.
It’s stacking up to be a very special car. Even in these difficult times it seems likely the next generation Enzo will sell out before it launches – just like its predecessor.
New Ferrari Enzo - F70 / FX70 - on track | Cars UK | UK Car News
New Ferrari Enzo – F70 / FX70 – on track
The next generation Enzo Ferrari – codenamed F70/FX70 – is on track for 2012 with a V12 or twin turbo V8
With news the other day that the Lamborghini Urus is being lined up to take on the next generation Ferrari Enzo – the F70/FX70 – we’re now hearing that Ferrari’s plans to replace the Enzo are very much on track.
It’s been a long time since the limited production Enzo – just 400 were produced – came to an end, and seven years since it was first announced. The final car – Enzo 400 – was produced in 2005 and auctioned for charity. But with the way car technology has moved on, the ‘Standard’ fare (if there is such a thing) from the Ferrari stable now manages to achieve almost as much as the Enzo did. It’s V12 engine produced 650 bhp and manages 0-60mph in 3.3 seconds. And although that headline time is better than just about anything from Maranello, it’s active aerodynamics and handling no longer seem as stunning as they did.
So what does the next Enzo – codenamed F70 or FX70, depending on who you talk to – promise us? The current consensus is that Ferrari are going to use a twin-turbo V8 – harking back to the F40 days – although a V12 is being developed alongside it. The V8 is expected to deliver around 700bhp, but the V12 is able to offer almost 800bhp. Our sources tell us that both options are currently being developed, although the V8 twin-turbo is now becoming the most likely option. It offers better economy and is easier to get through increasingly strict emissions regulations. But the heart of the Ferrari engineers is in the V12, even if the head says the V8 may be necessary.
The new Enzo will be smaller and lighter than the last Enzo and Ferrari have a goal of just 2,000lbs for kerb weight, which is around a third less than the Enzo. Couple that with advances in aerodynamics, chassis construction and gearbox technology – not to mention the higher outputs Marenello are managing from their engines – and a sub 3 second 0-60mph is on the cards.
It’s stacking up to be a very special car. Even in these difficult times it seems likely the next generation Enzo will sell out before it launches – just like its predecessor.
New Ferrari Enzo - F70 / FX70 - on track | Cars UK | UK Car News
#23
12-16-2009, 11:41 AM
Update by Cars UK.
New Ferrari Enzo (F70/FX70) will get V8
Cars UK has been told that Ferrari has decided that the next Enzo – dubbed F70/FX70 – will definitely get a turbo charged V8 and not a V12.
After chatting with a number of Ferrari contacts a week or two ago, we reported on the progress of the Enzo’s successor (codenamed F70/FX70). One issue that has Ferrari aficionados concerned is whether or not Ferrari will use a V12 in their new Supercar or go for a V8 with forced induction.
Our sources at Ferrari have told us that both options are being developed. The V12 is said to develop up to 800bhp and is favoured by the ‘Heart’ of Ferrari. But being developed alongside the V12 is a forced induction V8 developing in the region of 700bhp which is the option that is favoured by the ‘Head’. It seems the ‘Head’ has won.
Although this news doesn’t come from within Ferrari as such, it does come to us from a very reliable source. The source is one of Ferrari’s favoured clientèle; one of those guys who Ferrari calls about new cars, and not the other way round where you beg Ferrari to deign to sell you one of their new Supercars. And this guy has been asked if he wants a new Enzo. Which he does.
Of course, if you’re going to get the new Enzo you ask a few questions. One of the first questions is ‘What engine does it have?’ The answer that came was ‘V8′. The follow-up question was also a given – ‘What about turbo lag?. The reply? ‘Turbo lag is no longer an issue’.
So it seems as if we’re back to the F40 days with a turbo-charged Supercar in the next Enzo. Will that stop those fortunate few individuals who get the call from buying? Of course not. But there will be an outcry from the Ferrari aficionados.
The V12 would have been nice, though.
New Ferrari Enzo (F70/FX70) will get V8 | Cars UK | UK Car News
New Ferrari Enzo (F70/FX70) will get V8
Cars UK has been told that Ferrari has decided that the next Enzo – dubbed F70/FX70 – will definitely get a turbo charged V8 and not a V12.
After chatting with a number of Ferrari contacts a week or two ago, we reported on the progress of the Enzo’s successor (codenamed F70/FX70). One issue that has Ferrari aficionados concerned is whether or not Ferrari will use a V12 in their new Supercar or go for a V8 with forced induction.
Our sources at Ferrari have told us that both options are being developed. The V12 is said to develop up to 800bhp and is favoured by the ‘Heart’ of Ferrari. But being developed alongside the V12 is a forced induction V8 developing in the region of 700bhp which is the option that is favoured by the ‘Head’. It seems the ‘Head’ has won.
Although this news doesn’t come from within Ferrari as such, it does come to us from a very reliable source. The source is one of Ferrari’s favoured clientèle; one of those guys who Ferrari calls about new cars, and not the other way round where you beg Ferrari to deign to sell you one of their new Supercars. And this guy has been asked if he wants a new Enzo. Which he does.
Of course, if you’re going to get the new Enzo you ask a few questions. One of the first questions is ‘What engine does it have?’ The answer that came was ‘V8′. The follow-up question was also a given – ‘What about turbo lag?. The reply? ‘Turbo lag is no longer an issue’.
So it seems as if we’re back to the F40 days with a turbo-charged Supercar in the next Enzo. Will that stop those fortunate few individuals who get the call from buying? Of course not. But there will be an outcry from the Ferrari aficionados.
The V12 would have been nice, though.
New Ferrari Enzo (F70/FX70) will get V8 | Cars UK | UK Car News
