10/19/08

Ferrari, 2008 Ferrari FXX, Expensive Cars, Best Cars of 2008





2008 Ferrari FXX
$3,750,000
Not satisfied with the already high performance of the Enzo, Ferrari first built the FXX in 2005 as an ultra-exclusive track version of the supercar which serves as much as a testbed for the Italian manufacturer's Formula 1 technology as it is a luxury for the owners. Without street approval, no owner -- not even ex-F1 driver Michael Schumacher -- is allowed to drive the vehicle in normal road conditions: instead, owners are limited to driving on pre-approved track days and must report their experience back to Ferrari. The exclusivity also extends to the sales period: even with just 30 examples to be built, Ferrari plans to halt the FXX program during 2008 or 2009. Most every core component is upgraded in the coupe, beginning with the engine. The already strong 6.0-liter, 651 hp V12 of the Enzo has had its engine displacement increased to 6.3 liters, which (along with other enhancements) boosts the FXX engine's overall power to 790 hp at a high 8500 rpm. The increase is enough to push an already quick car to 60 mph in almost exactly three seconds.