Origins of the Enzo Ferrari

        Las Vegas - Sometimes known as the F60, the Enzo Ferrari is the design preceding the current one (La Ferrari).  Ferrari built 400 Enzos.  The Enzo Ferrari is the last of the V-12 Ferraris that feature brawn over brains.  La Ferrari introduces more computerization and electric motors.  The Enzo Ferrari is a 12-cylinger mid-engine berlinetta.  Berlinetta is a sporty form of coupe.  It is typically a two-seater.  The original meaning for berlinetta in Italian is "little saloon."  The style was introduced in the 1930s and was popularized by Ferrari in the 1950s.  Maserati and  some other European car companies also use the Berlinetta insignia.  This gesture of Ferrari's highest achievement when produced from 2002-2004 is named after the company's founder Enzo Ferrari.  The Enzo Ferrari was built from 2002-2004 and due to the limited number produced, 400, helps keep it near or at the top of  all super cars. 
     The Enzo Ferrari uses some Formula One technology such as a carbon-fibre body, a F1-style electrohydraulic shift transmission, and carbon-fibre-reinforced silicon carbide (C/SiC) ceramic composite disc brakes.  The Enzo Ferrari V-12 engine is hte first of a new generation for Ferrari.  It is based on the architecture of the V-8 found in Maseratis Quattroporte.  The Enzo, named after the founder, was established to commemorate Ferrari's first formula one title of the new millennium.  The Enzo was designed by the independent car design firm and coach builder Pininfarina of Cambiano, Italy.  The design was initially announced at the 2002 Paris Motor Show, with a limited production run of 349, that was increased to 400.  The initial price of the Enzo Ferrari was US$659,330.  The Ferrari company sent invitations to existing customers.  They particularly wanted to attract those that had bought the F40 and/or F50.  All 349 cars were sold in this way before production began.  After numerous requests Ferrari decided to build 50 more Enzos, bringing the total to 399.  That, plus the one at The Paris Auto Show makes the total 400.  See also,  www.Ferrari.com.