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Ferrari Enzo (2002-) Review

Category: Exotic Sports 4.5 out of 5

Summary of the Ferrari Enzo (2002-)

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Assets

Predatory looks, alien-dimension performance, easy to drive (relatively), lovingly constructed... and a brain-blowing experience

Drawbacks

Predatory looks, impractically wide, a trifle pricey, small numbers mean you're unlikely to see one

Verdict

Probably the last word in boy's toys - for now

Review

Comfort and Equipment3.5 out of 5

It may not have a stereo, but the Enzo does have air conditioning. The beautiful leather-skinned carbonfibre seats will be selected to suit the owner's girth, while both the seat and the pedals are adjustable. We found the driving position excellent even without personal tailoring. Though prominent - and you wouldn't want it any other way - the engine is not over-insistent, and on the track we drove it on, the Enzo rode fine. But gearchanges can be gut-twistingly savage, especially past 6000 rpm, when the shifts are super-quick. This, though is part of the thrill. On the road we suspect a very firm but tolerable ride, quite a bit of tyre noise and minimal rattles and squeaks from the super-strong structure. It's a strict two-seater, and of necessity, the leather bucket seats clench you tight, but the Enzo's cockpit is fairly roomy. Getting in is fairly simple, despite the wide sill, because the doors open wide and cut well into the roof, but getting out requires technique if you're to depart with dignity. The boot, located up front, won't take much more than a squashable weekend bag - all you need for an adventure, mind - but there are more cabin storage cubbies than you'd expect in such a wilfully impractical car. Actually there is no stereo, nor satellite navigation, Ferrari figuring that the engine is your soundtrack (a mighty fine one too) and that you ought to know where you're going. And not having them saves weight, which is the enemy of performance. So, a single star for having the nerve to leave them out.

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Best Exotic Sports Cars

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Winner:
Porsche 911
First runner up:
Ferrari F430
Second runner up:
Aston Martin V8 Vantage

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