Next Ferrari Enzo to Take on Bugatti Veyron

Next Ferrari Enzo to Take on Bugatti Veyron

The original Ferrari Enzo is the stuff of legend. With a 651-horsepower 6.0-liter V-12, carbon-fiber body and a total of only 400 units made, the Enzo is still one of the rarest and fastest things on the road. But since the Enzo’s day, other cars have surpassed it in both performance and bragging rights—with the title of “world’s fastest production car” being passed from Koenigsegg to Bugatti to SSC and back to Bugatti. Although the original Enzo never claimed the title of “world’s fastest,” Ferrari wants its shot at being king of the supercar hill, as Autocar reports that the sports car maker will be gunning for the Bugatti Veyron with its next Enzo.

According to Autocar, the Enzo’s replacement is due sometime between 2012 and 2013, and like its predecessor is expected to make use of a carbon-fiber monocoque body. The body will probably also feature Ferrari’s next generation of active aerodynamics, which will pump air across different parts of the body to alter the airflow around the car. Instead of the high-displacement naturally-aspirated V-12, a twin-turbocharged V-8 with direct injection could be in the cards. Ferrari’s next Enzo will likely be the company’s flagship car, topping a lineup of already fast and exclusive sports cars.
As the performance benchmark for all supercars, going after Bugatti’s heavy hitter won’t be easy. But if any manufacturer is up to the task, it’s Ferrari. With a history rooted in competition, Ferrari doesn’t take losing lightly—especially when its reputation is on the line

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