Ferrari cars have always been one of the most coveted cars by many enthusiasts. When the company decided to develop the Enzo, there was a rave about what it will be like and how much it can offer to customers.

The Ferrari Enzo, a 650 horsepower super car named after its founder, was developed in 2002 using Formula One technology.

With the car already using carbon fiber for its body and an electro-hydraulic F1 transmission, more innovations were even made that were not present in the F1 such as aerodynamics and active traction control. Its ultra-light, V12 engine with four valves per cylinder was a first in the new generation of Ferrari cars. Sports Car International ranked the car third on their list of top sports cars of the year 2000. Consequently, it also ranked fourth in Motor Trend Classics’ Ten Greatest Ferraris.

Performance

The Enzo was designed by Japanese Pininfarina head Ken Okuyama was initially introduced at the 2002 Motor Show in Paris and had a limited number of units priced at $ 659,330. Pininfarina wanted a car the will be entirely different from the usual approach used for its predecessors (GTO, F40 and 50). A mid-engine vehicle whose weight distribution is at 43.9 at the front and 56 in the rear, the Enzo has variable valve timing and dual overhead cams to add to its naturally aspirated engine.

It is designed with an automatic transmission (F1 gearbox) and uses paddles to control its clutch mechanism and automated shifting. The LED light right at the steering wheel tells the driver to shift gears as necessary. Their independent four wheel suspension with actuated shock absorbers are adjusted right inside the cabin and have front and rear anti-roll bars. The 19 inch wheels uses Brembo 15 inch disc brakes and are held by a lug nut. They are fitted with RE050A Potenza Scuderia tires. The car can accelerate up to 60 miles per hour in merely 3.14 seconds and reaches 100 miles per hour in a short 6.6 seconds.

Only 399

Serious drivers will find that the Enzo is what their car dreams are made of, however getting their hands on one will be a bit of a challenge since only 399 units were manufactured. Ferrari cars have always been known for its high speeds and distinct lines. The Enzo is an extreme super sports car whose racing capabilities have been hard to resist. One notable fact is that each time one of these supercars crashes, the cost of the remaining Ferrari Enzo’s goes up, currently it is as much as $1,000,000.

It would be a rare but a beautiful sight to see this on the freeway, however, due to its limited availability, you may realize that most owners will have this super car tucked somewhere in their garage to be looked at. Getting behind the wheel will require wide open spaces without any other cars around. Overall, for someone who loves racing and all its glory, the Ferrari Enzo is one of the greatest vehicles ever made. This wonderfully crafted beauty deserves its fame and success and will surely make a statement anywhere.

Specifications

Ferrari Enzo vs McLaren F1

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Ferrari Enzo in Prague

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Ferrari Drift

The successor of the Diablo, the two seat, two doors Murcielago is a coupe introduced in 2002 by Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. After 2 years, the open top Murcielago was introduced, a super car that has the same performance as the early version, but more aggressive rear flank, and of course at a higher price.

The buyer of a super car like Murcielago can enjoy the Lamborghini V12 engine, a six-speed manual or if he desires, a six-speed sequential automatic transmission.
The aerodynamics of this car is improved not only by the rear spoiler that can be raised to an angle of 70 degrees, but also by the side mirrors that fold in when needed.

The LP640 model of Murcielago had a starting price of $350 000, higher than the original that could be found at a price tag of $273,000. But the differences between them are not just in the price, because the Murcielago LP640 can reach 60 mph in just 3.3 s, which is .5 sec faster that the original, telling us that the LP640 has a bigger power: 471 kW (640 bhp) at 8000 rpm compared with 433 kW (580 bhp) at 7500 rpm of the first Murcielago.

The Murcielago is a powerful super car that got its deserving name from the bull that survived 24 sword strokes in an 1879 fight at the arena of Cordoba and his life was spared by the matador giving him a rare honor.

Specifications

Vehicle Type: – 2-door coupe, production car
Price: – $333,000
Configuration: – Mid Engine / AWD
Engine: – V12
Capacity: – 6496 cc
Torque: – 487 lb-ft at 6000 rpm
Horsepower: – 640 bhp at 8000 rpm
Transmission: – 6-Speed Manual
Length: – 181.5 inches
Width: – 81.0 inches
Height: – 44.7 inches
Weight: – 3671 lbs
0-60 mph: – 3.3 sec
Top speed: – 211 mph

Green Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Test Drive

Orange Lamborghini Murcielago Drifting and Going at a Very Fast Pace

Will It Drift? Lamborghini Murcielago LP640

May look like a open-top version of the Coupe, but the super car that found in the first owner of the North American edition, the Aerosmith drummer Joey Kramer, can prove we are wrong.

The modifications of the original Lamborghini Gallardo found now in the Spyder, beginning with the 10-cylinder 4961 cc propulsion unit now develops 520 bhp at 8,000 rpm, the lower ratios of the six-speed gearbox, are creating a dynamic performance that is higher than the first invention of the Italian super car manufacturer Lamborghini.

A super street car with an engine that complies to the EURO 4 homologation standards does not let us down when we must talk about the speed, the Spyder can reach 100 km/h in just 4.3 s and touch a top speed with the roof on of 314 km/h. This new Lamborghini Gallardo, so called Spyder can be purchased from next year at a price of $200,000.

Developed in 1999, Porsche Carrera GT, manufactured by Porsche of Germany, is priced at $440,000 dollars. It is well worth its price if we count the 5.7 litre V10 engine producing 612 DIN (605 SAE) horsepower (450 kW) and the acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h (62.5 mph) in 3.9 seconds, touching a maximum speed of 330 km/h (205 mph).

The design is stunning too, Carrera GT has a 5 colors paint schemes that includes: black, guards red, fayence yellow, basalt black, GT silver and seal grey.
The innovating thing about this car is the way that its engine is placed: with the use of a clutch made of a high-tech ceramic material, it`s allowing the engine to sit lower in the chassis than in any other super car. This feature is not only making the Carrera GT a road car with the looks of a race one, but also improves its aerodynamics and lowers its center of gravity.

Porche Carrera GT does have traction control even if, like some of its competitions, doesn`t use electronic driving aids such as dynamic stability control.

Specifications

Vehicle Type: – 2-door convertible, production car
Price: – $440,000
Configuration: – Mid Engine / RWD
Engine: – V10
Displacement: – 5733 cc
Torque: – 435 lb-ft at 5750 rpm
Horsepower: – 612 bhp at 8000 rpm
Transmission: – 6-Speed Manual
Length: – 181.6 inches
Width: – 75.6 inches
Height: – 45.9 inches
Weight: – 3042 lbs
0-60 mph: – 3.8 sec
Top speed: – 205 mph

Porsche Carrera GT Gembella Mirage in Abu Dhabi

Porsche Carrera GT and BMW M5 drift on public road

Porsche Carrera GT vs Ferrari Enzo racing scene from the movie Redline

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Porsche Carrera GT vs Ferrari 599 GTB F1 Fiorano

The Lexus division of car maker Toyota had he`s first entry into the luxury SUV market, debuting as the LX 450 in 1996 and it has been replaced by the current LX 470 that has a 4.7-liter, four-cam V8 engine with four valves per cylinder and also a luxury 8 seated passengers capacity makes it the largest and the most expensive SUV.

The luxury in this supercar has no limit: from the luxurious interior that includes a Mark Levinson premium sound system, DVD-based navigation system, Bluetooth connectivity, and backup camera, to the features that puts safety in the first row with the Night Vision, an infrared camera safety system.

This amazing car won various prizees from the Best to Hold Value Award in 1998, 1999, and 2000, to the most reliable luxury SUV over a three year period.