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 | Bologna, December 1st 2005 - The Bologna Motor
Show provided the venue for Ferrari’s world unveiling of the FXX, a
car aimed exclusively at a selected group of its most dedicated and
passionate Clients, and around which a truly innovative technical
client constructor collaboration programme has been developed.
This prototype, of which just 29 have been built, is the most
technologically advanced GT car ever to emerge from Maranello. It will
be used exclusively on track as part of a specific ongoing research
and development programme featuring the first ever group of Client
Test Drivers. The FXX has not been homologated for road use or racing.
The FXX is the culmination of Ferrari’s expertise in building special
limited-series sports cars combined with its unparalleled racing
experience. The FXX will provide the basic framework on which the
specifics of future extreme models will be developed. The
exceptionally powerful FXX delivers absolutely blistering performance:
it is powered by an imposing 6262 cm3 V12 engine which develops over
800 hp at 8500 rpm. The gearbox is the result of the transfer of F1
technology and delivers gear change times of less than 100 ms. This is
almost as fast as the F1 cars, themselves the absolute pinnacle of
current technological achievement. The FXX has a dry weight of 1155 kg
with a power-weight ratio of 1.44 kg/hp, and completed a lap of
Fiorano in under 1’18’’00 - a time which gives an indication of the
sheer power and performance of this magnificent car.
The FXX’s aerodynamic design is also particularly innovative - with a
40% increase in downforce compared to the already impressive Enzo.
Ferrari’s F1 tyre partner, Bridgestone, developed a specific 19” slick
tyre for the FXX., and Brembo created a special brake pad and cooling
system for the 398 x 36 mm Composite Ceramic Material discs.
Another unique feature of the FXX is its sophisticated telemetry
system which monitors and provides feedback in real time. The
instrument panel, supplied by Magneti Marelli, is specifically
designed for the FXX and incorporates a new data acquisition system. A
video camera is also installed on the roof of each of the cars,
pointing towards the rear, with a special TFT display on the dash
removing the need for rear view mirrors.
The FXX package also includes participation in a series of 14 track
events organised by Ferrari on various international-level circuits
over the coming two years in Europe, North America and Japan (meetings
at Spa and the Nürburgring have already been confirmed for 2006). On
these occasions, an official team of technicians will be on hand to
provide any assistance and support required by the Client Test
Drivers. In addition to these unique official events, Clients will
also be able to take their cars out on the track independently during
private sessions. If Clients wish to leave their car at Maranello
while not in use, they will be transported directly by Ferrari to the
various European circuits for the scheduled events.
Given the car’s exceptional performance and the unique nature of the
package, delivery of each FXX also includes an advanced driving course
with tuition provided by the best professional drivers. Courses take
place at the Fiorano Circuit where Ferrari conducts its F1 single-seater
testing. After the seat and the pedals have been individually moulded
for each driver, there will be a traditional “shakedown” followed by a
training session to introduce the Client Test Drivers to test driving
methodologies. The first FXXs were delivered in mid-November and the
last will be with their owners by the end of April next year. The FXX
and the relative package cost a total of 1.5 million euro (excluding
taxes). Applications to join the programme were evaluated by a special
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