One of the little known Ferrari prototypes is this one-of supercar built on Testarossa S/N 83935 for the 1993 Geneva Auto Show. Called the Formula Zagato '93 (FZ93), it followed a small series of curious Zagato 348s and some classic Zagato-Ferraris which were all built in exclusive numbers.

FZ93 was penned by Ercole Spada who made a return to Zagato and designed this car. Ercole was responsible for the legendary Aston Martin DB4 Zagato and more recent cars like the iconic Alfa Romeo 155. His Testarossa made no concessions to the original and featured stylistic creases, huge air intakes and pleasing curves.

When first released at Geneva, the FZ93 featured an awkward two-tone paint scheme and huge black cavallinos which easily distracted the viewer from the actual lines of the car. Since its release, Zagato has repainted the entire body blood red and never looked back.

Paintwork aside, the FZ93 was initially received with mixed emotions and most viewers tended to prefer the original Pininfarina-designed Testarossa better. However, the FZ93 definitely had a influence on the Ferrari Enzo which was released almost 10 years later! Both cars share the same Formula-inspired nose and overall shape.

 

Good lord that is hideous. Give me the DeTomaso or EB110 SS in the background any day over this thing.

 

I quite like it.

 

Even by 1993 standards that is quiet an ugly car.

 

I think it is owned by the Sultan of Brunei

 

i think its a nice looking car

 

I dont like it but I see the 458,575 and enzo in it which is pretty cool.

 

After reading the description and brief background, I think I can start to see how this car could have influenced the Enzo in certain aspects of the body. Ferrari did a much better job though, but it's certainly an interesting find nevertheless.

 

It kinda looks like a Gumpert from the back.

 

A unique rare and awkward looking prancing horse for sure