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  1. F1racer

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    #1 F1racer, Jun 2, 2005
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    "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."

    "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."

    "With parts from the 348, 355 and 360, this car was disguised to drive through the streets of Maranello. It uses a the Enzo's engine and transmission and is being offered by Sotherbys as a complete and running car."

    price of US$ 150,000-190,000 (estimate)

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  2. LittleBro

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    #2 LittleBro, Jun 2, 2005
    I couldnt work out which photo's related to that and assumed that the attached photo was a mod'd 348 - doesnt look remotely like what I'd imagine a 2002 Enzo prototype to look like (except the exhausts)
     
  3. F1racer

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    #3 F1racer, Jun 2, 2005
    This is a 2000 Enzo prototype.
     
  4. Prancing 12

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    #4 Prancing 12, Jun 2, 2005
    If this car can be had for the $180-$190 range as they are suggesting, could you then have the car rebodied by a reputable coach company to real Enzo standards? Scaglietti perhaps? Would the cost be prohibitive? Just a far-out fantasy question.
     
  5. netviper

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    #5 netviper, Jun 2, 2005
    Anyone else think that looks a lot like a NSX??? Especially from the rear!
     
  6. Carrera_gtcrazy

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    #6 Carrera_gtcrazy, Jun 2, 2005
    Damn thats crazy!!!!
     
  7. gbrown37

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    #7 gbrown37, Jun 2, 2005
    me!
     
  8. F40

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    #8 F40, Jun 2, 2005
    What in bloody hell are you smoking?
     
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  9. lockyer

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    #9 lockyer, Jun 2, 2005
    It looks like photos of a scale model to me
     
  10. gbrown37

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    #10 gbrown37, Jun 2, 2005
    now that you mention it, your right
     
  11. Jimbo49

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    #11 Jimbo49, Jun 2, 2005
    Looks slightly strange, but it's good the goods in terms of engine power, if not looks
     
  12. Prancing 12

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    #12 Prancing 12, Jun 2, 2005
    It was just a question.

    Many notable cars are one-off bodies. Think of all the Zagato AMs.
     
  13. phatdiablo

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    #13 phatdiablo, Jun 2, 2005
    so whats the conclusion...

    ''at least the 348 is good for something''

    although i do want a 348.

    Cheers
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  14. BlueBiturbo

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    #14 BlueBiturbo, Jun 2, 2005
    The car looks total cr@p but hey, at least for 190K you get an Enzo engine.
     
  15. PatrickShim

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    #15 PatrickShim, Jun 2, 2005
    Very interesting car...
     
  16. Willis360

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    #16 Willis360, Jun 3, 2005
    A rebody's not going to work. It's a 348 with modified rear sections serving as an engine-test mule. The Enzo construction is totally different.

    It's probably the quickest and fastest 348 ever. A factory built hotrod.
     
  17. gougoul

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    #17 gougoul, Jun 3, 2005
    One must really be a ferraristi or have cash to waste to buy this.
     
  18. zjpj

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    #18 zjpj, Jun 3, 2005
    what makes you say that? forget the history, I'm sure it's a very fast and fun car to drive.
     
  19. gougoul

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    #19 gougoul, Jun 3, 2005
    Well, i guess it's a pretty ugly car.

    If you want a project, get a crap 348, throw in a 575 engine and that's it.
     
  20. jag11

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    #20 jag11, Jun 3, 2005
    Its not that pretty but fast as hell.
     
  21. Scuderia Enzo

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    #21 Scuderia Enzo, Jun 4, 2005
    Don't forget it's a development car, not really a prototype or a pre-serie. It means that it has only some components of the future Enzo. Therefore rebuilding it in an Enzo has absolutely no sense.
     
  22. tx246

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    #22 tx246, Jun 4, 2005
    there is no way this car will sell for the estimate. based on the fact that ferrari rarely sells prototypes, it will sell for much more than the estimate.
     
  23. BMW.SauberF1Team

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    #23 BMW.SauberF1Team, Jun 4, 2005
    I think it looks better with a longer wheel base and wider rear compared to a stock 348. Just give it a fresh coat of paint and get the body gap lines even and it will look awesome.
     
  24. Carrera_gtcrazy

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    #24 Carrera_gtcrazy, Jun 4, 2005
    I was thinking the samething, and some new rims. Those look really warn out.
     
  25. PininfarinaSF

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    #25 PininfarinaSF, Jun 4, 2005
    Is the enzo 400 a euro spec or us spec?
     
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