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After outlining its latest dramatic tuning
project focused on the Ferrari Enzo last
month, edo Competition has now provided a
full insight into the Enzo XX which now has
a bigger 6.3 litre engine, more power, more
torque and 100 kg less weight. |
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After outlining its latest dramatic tuning
project focusing on the Ferrari Enzo last month,
edo Competition has now provided full insight
into the Enzo XX which now has a bigger
displacement engine, more power and less weight.
The Ferrari Enzo with its 660 horsepower is
arguably one of the most exclusive sports cars
in the world, both in terms of its driving
dynamics and purchase price. Those looking for
something considerably faster and even more
exclusive can choose the edo Enzo XX Evolution.
A bump in
displacement from 6.0 to 6.3 litres, new camshafts, new
titanium valve spring retainers and connecting rods,
modified cylinder heads, new high performance exhaust
headers, high flow catalytic converters, mufflers and air
filters: that’s the scope of edo competition’s engine
modifications. The standard hydraulic tappets are replaced
with newly developed solid tappets, enabling the 12 cylinder
engine to rev to an incredible 9,600 rpm. This is unmatched
by any other 12 cylinder engine at this time. Additionally
the intake system of the V12 was modified, a new high
performance clutch - available with "strada" or "pista"
friction pads - and a more powerful oil pump were installed.
The power output is increased by 180 to 840 horsepower.
Without mufflers more than 860 horsepower is possible. The
maximum torque of 780 Nm (575 ft-lb) is available at 5,800
rpm.
While the power output is increased, the Enzo’s weight is
decreased by a respectable 100 kilograms (220 lb). The
result in numerical terms is that the edo Enzo XX Evolution
accelerates from zero to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.2 seconds,
200 km/h (124 mph) in 9.0 seconds and 300 km/h in just 19
seconds. The top speed exceeds 390 km/h (242 mph).
The acoustical side of things is obviously not being
neglected. A stainless steel muffler featuring
remote-controlled butterfly valves is available on request.
This setup lets the driver switch the high performance
exhaust between two different sound levels.
Astonishing transmission shift times: While the production
Enzo takes 110 milliseconds, the edo Enzo XX Evolution shift
times were reduced to an incredible 60 milliseconds! For
comparison, an F1 car shifts in 40 milliseconds.
The edo/KW race suspension from the FIA GT series was
retuned for the Enzo XX Evolution, promising ultimate
driving dynamics. The nose lift functionality is retained.
The low-friction 3-way adjustable shock absorbers can be
adjusted to the individual tastes of the driver and provide
excellent steering precision and feedback. The edo-installed
tyre pressure monitoring system displays the pressures for
each of the four wheels. Providing ample grip for the edo
Enzo XX Evolution are 19 inch front wheels and 20 inch rear
wheels with 335 mm wide tyres. The drive shafts were
replaced due to the higher propulsive forces acting on them.
The new units are 4 kg (8.8 lb) lighter and considerably
more robust in order to cope with the enormous power
increase.
The aerodynamics package is absolutely unique. It includes a
complete exhaust system with tips machined from billet
aluminum, now relocated to the top of the body. The tips are
plasma-coated using a special process. The newly developed
rear skirt featuring winglets and a rear wing profile,
adjustable in 3 steps, improves the ground effect and can be
tuned to the tastes of the driver. The new retractable rear
wing is upgraded with a taller flap resulting in increased
downforce and stability, especially at high speeds. New LED
tail lights round off the rear view of the car. A test day with
an instructor, mechanics, data logging, transport and
hospitality is included in the conversion package.
All modifications are carried out exclusively at edo
competition Motorsport GmbH in Ahlen.
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