Long time Porsche tuner Gemballa has refocused its attentions on the sports cars from Maranello and in particular the Ferrari Enzo; with comprehensive under the skin changes and a new FXX-inspired body kit it evolves into the Gemballa MIG-U1.

During the last 27 years, Uwe Gemballa has built his reputation for refining Porsche's sports cars. Now Gemballa from Leonberg near Stuttgart has turned his attention to the sports cars from Maranello, and in particular the Ferrari Enzo, with the addition of an FXX-inspired body kit it is turned into the Gemballa MIG-U1 – an individually produced edition with hopes of converting 25 cars.

The core part of the overall makeover is the all-encompassing body kit which is fully made out of carbon fibre in order to combine lowest weight with highest material strength. Active aerodynamics for the maximum driving experience. Owing to the active aerodynamics conception, the front spoiler lip generates an additional downthrust of up to 35 kilograms at the front axle, according to the individual position while the flap on the newly designed rear spoiler generates up to 85 kilograms more downthrust on the rear wheels. For optimal handling results, the flap lowers, as soon as the car reaches a speed of 120 km/h. In this way, the Gemballa-aerodynamics concept adjusts to the outer conditions to ensure optimum road holding characteristics. All the components of the aerodynamics kit contribute to this: starting from the new front skirt with spoiler lip, over the door extensions to the diffuser and rear spoiler.

The air ducting system of the Gemballa MIG-U1 does not only help bringing the power of the twelve-cylinder car onto the road. At the same time, the engineers from Leonberg (Baden-Württemberg) develop an extensive ventilation- and cooling concept. Here, both the front and the back wheel-houses are supplied with cooling air and this guarantees an optimal use of the high performance braking system. The outlets behind the wheels ensure that the heated air does not pile up. Moreover, the air inlets behind the doors and on the roof supply fresh air into engine compartment behind the passenger cabin. The newly designed air exhaust ducts end in and on top of the rear skirt. Their dimensions also allow the supply of an additional radiator.

The body components not only assist the functionality of the super sports car but provide the Enzo with a unique look at the same time, drawn in styling closely from Ferrari's own Enzo-based track car, the FXX. Following the design of F1 cars, the Gemballa MIG-U1 has an extended front and an edged rear spoiler. Formerly rounded edges were replaced in order to provide the car with an aggressive look and feed the air inlets and outlets while the rear lights do not remain open on the back, but are cased and equipped with air ducts. The MIG-U1 grows broader by 80 millimetres at the front- and 100 millimetres at the back axle.

For everyday use there is an optional electro-hydraulic height-adjustment (HLS) system. By pushing a button in the passenger compartment, it is possible to lift the body by 45 millimetres at the front and rear axle and therefore allow driving over obstacles such as underground car park entrances and traffic ramps. Also by pushing a button or by reaching 80 km/h, the MIG-U1 lowers itself to its original level. Additionally the adjustable sports suspension which is equipped with ball bearing bushes the tuner says improves the handling and driving comfort of the MIG-U1. The forged wheels Gemballa GTR Racing forged by "Advanced Structural Alloys" contribute both to the appearance and the performance of the car. The wheels which are made from a massive light alloy block that seeks to combine stability with an extremely light weight. The elaborate forging process reduces the unsprung masses of one wheel set by 16 kilograms. Therefore, the wheels respond in an even more agile way and precisely follow every steering command even under highest strains. At the front, the 10x19 inch rims are fitted with 265/35 tyres, while the back axle transfers the power of the engine through 13x20 inch rims with 335/30 tyres.

The Enzo's twelve cylinder engine in the guise of the Gemballa MIG-U1 works with an optimised motor management and an especially adjusted exhaust system. This combination allows a performance output of 700 hp (515 kW). The four-pipe system with pneumatic flap control is added to the sports catalyser. The tail-pipes are equipped with a heat shield and share the exit into the rear skirt with the exhaust ducts of the rear wheel houses.

Inside the Maranello sports car Gemballa has devised a control centre which it says combines functionality and comfort. There are specially-designed seats, a custom-made centre console and a sports steering wheel finished with a leather-and-suede combination. At the same time, the interior of the Enzo has been reworked by Gemballa to exude a luxury feel. All the interior components are lined with leather and ultra suede. The integrated high-end multimedia system offers a seven-inch touch screen, navigation, DVD changer and an iPod connection. The 950-watt amplifier operates in high frequency ranges in the front of the cockpit, while there are 165 millimetre membranes on the door linings while the subwoofer is situated between the seats. Gemballa-logos on the seats, the floor mats and the safety belts complete the interior alterations.

With the new MIG-U1 project, the longtime-established German tuning concern hopes to prove that its know-how is not only limited to Porsche cars. On the basis of the already exhilarating Enzo, its engineers developed a unique car. But even the limited edition, it has hopes to produce 25 cars, is not exclusive enough for Gemballa. Therefore, every single Gemballa MIG-U1 will be individually adjusted to ensure that there won't be any identical cars.