Performance Review: Ferrari Enzo 6.0 V12 - [2002]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Ferrari Enzo Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Ferrari Enzo 6.0 V12 is the 6 speed / Paddle Shift version and was first brought out in 2002. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2002 Pagani Zonda C12 S 7.3 and the 2003 Ford GT 5.4 V8.This particular Ferrari Enzo has a 5998cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 12 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V12's includes the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Spider 6.5 V12

The Enzo shares its Petrol V12 engine configuration with the likes of the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Spider 6.5 V12 and the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Coupe 6.5 V12. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Enzo's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1365 kgs (3009 lbs) this makes the Ferrari Enzo 6.0 V12 in the same weight category as the 2022 Lamborghini Huracan Tecnica 5.2 V10 or the give or take 50kg.

The Ferrari Enzo shares the same bhp with the 2023 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 6.2 V8 Convertible (650 bhp)

In terms of power the 5998cc 48V V12 engine produces 650 bhp (484 kW) @ 7800 rpm similar to the 2023 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 6.2 V8 Convertible (650 bhp) or the 2023 BMW i7 M70 xDrive G70 (651 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V12 throws out 485 lb-ft (657.5 Nm) @ 5500 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray 6.2 V8 Petrol Hybrid C8 (470 lb-ft) or the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 5.5 V8 C8 (460 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Ferrari Enzo you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 1997 Nissan R390 3.5L V8 (500.9 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Ferrari Enzo.

The Ferrari Enzo has a Power to weight ratio of 476.1 bhp per ton and 355.3 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2002 Enzo competing with the 1997 Nissan R390 3.5L V8 (500.9 bhp per ton) or the 2017 McLaren 720S 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (500.3 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Ferrari Enzo generating around 355.3 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Stradale 4.0 V8 Hybrid (380.1 lb-ft per ton) or the 2022 KTM X-Bow GT-XR 2.5 Turbo (379.6 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 3.50 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 3.6 secs, this made the Ferrari Enzo 6.0 V12 as fast as the 2023 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 6.2 V8 Convertible (3.50 secs) the 2023 Aston-Martin Valour 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo (3.50 secs) the 2022 Chevrolet Camaro SS 6.2 V8 Auto (3.50 secs) the or the 2022 Chevrolet Camaro SS 6.2 V8 (3.50 secs). This Ferrari Enzo 6.0 V12 is also faster than the 2023 BMW i7 M70 xDrive G70 (3.60 secs) the 2020 Audi TT RS 2.0 Turbo (3.60 secs) the 2020 Iso Rivolta GTZ 6.2 V8 Supercharged (3.60 secs) the and the 2019 BMW X6 M Competition 4.4 V8 Turbo F85 (3.60 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Enzo and the 1997 Subaru Impreza WRX STI V3 Type R - JDM - Classic

When talking about the performance of the Ferrari Enzo on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 10.69 secs @ 128.0 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1997 Subaru Impreza WRX STI V3 Type R - JDM - Classic (10.64 secs), the 1998 Subaru Impreza WRX STI V5 Type RA - JDM - Classic (10.64 secs), and the 1998 Subaru Impreza WRX STI V5 Type R - JDM - Classic (10.64 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2002 version of the Ferrari Enzo 6.0 V12 has a maximum speed of 217mph.

Top Speed of the 2002 Enzo equals the 1993 Jaguar XJ 220 S 3.5 V6 Turbo (228 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2002 Ferrari Enzo 6.0 V12 then how about the 1993 Jaguar XJ 220 S 3.5 V6 Turbo (228 mph), the 1989 Ferrari F40 LM Competizione 2.9 V8 Twin Turbo (229 mph), or the 2022 Pagani Huayra Codalunga 6.0 V12 Twin-Turbo Long Tail (230 mph).

Related Links:

2002 Enzo Rivals List.

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