Next generation of Ferrari Enzo to roar with 920 ponies

Ferrari raised the bar for performance cars with the launch of the now-iconic Ferrari Enzo in the year 2002. Based on the Italian manufacturer’s Formula 1 technology, the supercar is still one of the most coveted vehicles in the world and has even managed to retain a tight hold on its place among the top ten fastest cars in the world. The vehicle is now set to get a second generation reincarnation which should, not only up the ante for rivals but also set the standard even higher for the future of Ferrari’s legend itself.

Ferrari Enzo replacement

Named after the marque’s legendary founder, the second-generation Enzo would be a limited-edition replacement and would undoubtedly be ultimate Ferrari for the modern driver. With the new millennium buyer placing a higher emphasis on efficiency and environment-friendliness, the Enzo II (that’s not its official name, BTW) has a tough task on its hands with achieving a higher level of performance than the previous version and merging that with better emission’s rating and improved fuel economy.

Even when it has its task cut out for it, the new-gen Enzo will be loaded with the technology developed by the marque from its decades of Formula 1 experience. The exterior of the new car is rumored to be based around the Ferrari Millechili show car concept with the platform being derived from the aluminum space frame on the F430 (something like a slightly longer version of it) or a modded variant of the FXX race car since that too is derived from the current Enzo.

The new road-going Enzo will also ensure lesser fuel consumption with adjustable front and rear spoilers and other improved aerodynamic frills helping the car stick to the road even at higher speeds. The car is rumored to be carrying a maximum curb weight of just 2, 000 lbs which should help the new model gain immensely over its 3,000-pound predecessor without erring on the side of fuel economy.

The significant weight and size reduction would be tied to ground-effects aerodynamics to make the lower and lighter two-seater address the fuel economy and emissions issues with ease. Expected to be powered by a 700 hp 7.3 liter normally aspirated V12, the Enzo replacement would produce a maximum of 800 ponies with a 120-hp electric motor offered in the KERS package boosting the total output of the vehicle to a stunning 920 horsepower.

Only around 400 copies of the limited-edition next-generation Enzo will be made each of which will cost more than a million euros. And if that didn’t hurt your middle-incomed-dreamer heart enough, get this- the crème de la crème Enzo II will be offered only to a few existing Ferrari owners. Expect the heartache to only grow when the company unveils the vehicle around fall later this year.

Source: Left Lane News