One-off Ferrari Enzo prototype for sale
Enzo prototype claims is the only one of its kind ever to have left the Ferrari factory
Here is a one-off Ferrari Enzo prototype up for sale on the Modena Motorsport website.
According to the description on the listing, this is the only working prototype of the Enzo Ferrari ever to have left the Ferrari factory. It features a V12 powerplant with 680 PS (500 kW / 670 bhp), 30 PS more than the production Enzo, very similar to Ferrari's 1991 Formula One engine.
The car, a 2000 model, was bought directly from the Ferrari plant in Italy. It comes with factory certification from Ferrari (pictured here) to authenticate it.
More pictures available at the source.
An asking price isn't mentioned but, as this is a true collector's item, it can be expected to be...a lot.
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From what i understand Ferrari Sold it themselves... if it wouldn't have had their permission, the police would have seized it right away
December 31, 2010 12:46 pm
I mean, its not "legally" allowed on public roads. Ferrari could be held liable if ANYTHING happens. Pre-production cars, prototypes and concept vehicles usually talk to the crusher as-soon-as-possible to avoid liability issues and the like. Who convinced ($) Ferrari to let this one out the door?
December 31, 2010 12:53 pm
I honestly don't think whoever buys this Enzo prototype will drive it on the road.
January 1, 2011 2:51 pm
They'd be a fool if they did. I wouldnt put more than 50 miles a year on this. In 30 years this will be worth millions!
January 1, 2011 3:44 pm
Given that the production version of Ferrari Enzo is already over a million dollars now, this is probably worth at least 3 million dollars today. It will probably worth more than 10 million dollars 10 or 20 years later.
January 2, 2011 12:39 am
I actually remember seeing this prototype on supercars.net before the Enzo came out.
Excerpts from Sotherby's Auction Description
Before unveiling the Enzo at the 2002 Paris Motor Show, Ferrari had been working for three years to transfer their F1 expertise to a road car. During the development, three prototypes had been made: the M1, the M2 and the M3, #90865, that we present here.
Construction of this test mule, started on 25th September 2000 and finished on 25th November. Its role was mainly as a rolling test bed for development of the engine.
The body is derived from the model 348 (type F119AB), with modifications to the rear sub frame deriving from the F131 prototype, lengthened by approximately 250 millimeters in order to fit the F140 A-Type V12 engine. In production, the F 140 B was used, with integral block and other small differences. In the engine bay, one notices in particular the large welded aluminum air box, replaced in production by a carbon fiber one. The oil radiator is from the 550 and its position in the production model had not yet been determined.
Important parts of the car are unique and hand-made. The doors and a part of the interior are from the 348 model, and the drive train, brakes, and suspension are mainly from the 355 Challenge. The fenders are made of composite material and the rear ones are removable for quick access to the engine. The bonnet, which hinged on the posterior part of the roof, is removable and has a Lexan screen. The rear windows have been redesigned in order to strengthen the rear structure, and the rear has been modified for the light assembly from the 360 model. The front is derived from the 348 model, has been modified with an asymmetrical air vent direct to the radiator, and the rear bumper has an air outlet let into it. The four exhaust pipes, positioned at the extremities, reinforce the aggressive appeal. Inside the car, the dashboard is modified to allow the fitting of the instrument panel from the 360 Modena.
In practice prototypes such as the M3 are often destroyed, or retained by the factory. The factory has never before offered for auction one of its prototypes. Being a prototype, the car is not guaranteed by Ferrari; no warranty of roadworthiness is implied or given. Ferrari says it should not be registered for road use.
Story by Supercars.net & Sotherbys
January 3, 2011 9:49 pm
Wow... Amazing car, not only that, but also as rare as it gets... i'm scared to even think how much it will go for now... but in 30 or 40 years... something like this will easy beat prices of GTO's...
December 31, 2010 12:48 pm
The phrase "if you have to ask, you can't afford it" is definitely appropriate for this one.
December 31, 2010 1:07 pm
This is probably one of the earlier Enzo prototype that's solely made for engine testing. I'm sure there are many other Enzo prototypes for aerodynamic and other testing, but based on the statement in this article, those are probably sold or destroyed already.
January 1, 2011 2:55 pm
I like the idea that it has bits and pieces from other Ferrari cars... Notice the doors, rear panels, rear lights.... this is certainly one of a kind collector's car.
December 31, 2010 4:14 pm
I guess this car would be quite difficult to drive. Putting an engine nearly identical to an F1 powerplant onto a road car with 1990s technologies. Obviously we can't do it nowadays cz modern F1 engines have very little torque, but back in those days with lower revving 3.5L engines...... How insane is that going to be !!??
December 31, 2010 8:10 pm
It's not a 3.5L v12, i dont know where the F1 relation comes from, it's a 6L just like the production enzo.
January 3, 2011 10:00 pm
A 512 and testarossa mixed together and on steroids. Amazing combination.
December 31, 2010 11:44 pm
I agree Ferrarienzodude, it looks like those 2 awesome cars together.
January 1, 2011 2:51 pm
I was under the impression the 512TR was a Testarossa. Someone school me if im wrong, please. Personally, I think it looks like an F40 and a 512TR.
January 1, 2011 3:57 pm
Come on!! It looks rubish . It's a laboratory on wheels. It's like eating a raw pork instead of well made steak.
January 1, 2011 7:11 am
This would be way to valuable to drive on the road, who would insure it for starters. This will just make a nice addition to some really rich dudes collection. This might be the last we ever see of it.
January 3, 2011 3:16 am
I think other than this being the prototype for the most iconic ferrari of our generation the attraction for a collector would be this would have been the last prototype Enzo sat in before his death. I dont know if you guys recall but the Enzo was slated to be named the F60, the original brochures sent to dealers were then later destroyed after Ferrari decided to name the car the Enzo after the passing of Enzo Ferrari shortly before the release of the car. This car has more value than just being a prototype, it is a large piece of the ferrari history. Whoever buys this better appreciate it and not be just some guy in Dubai who buys it for it's price.
January 3, 2011 9:54 pm
Very Smart Ferarri... Selling a prototype... that's very smart of you. It's not like your'e going out of business or anything why sell this beauty...? Some rich fool will buy it...take it into the Autobanh...and crash it...WHERE HAS THE RARE ENZO PROTOTYPE HAS GONE??? The junk yard.
January 4, 2011 8:41 am











