Getting 16 Miles a Gallon: The Ferrari Enzo for 2004
There have been several award-winning cars from Ferrari over the years, including the Ferrari Enzo of 2004. There are one trim levels to the Enzo, including Base. The Base version is one of the more popular options, outselling other configurations. Like in 2003 the popular 6.0 liter has made this a popular choice for coupe buyers nationwide.
Stop and Go
Ferrari Enzo Engine Specs: The Enzo Base comes outfitted with a 6.0 liter, 12-cylinder motor that uses 48 valves. The engine, manufactured by Ferrari, is mated to a six-speed transaxle by Ferrari. This arrangement has demonstrated to be an effective style for Ferrari.
The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Enzo uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by coil front springs and coil in the rear.
Statistics
The Enzo is 176.30 inches long, 75.60 inches wide, and 47.70 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 102.30 inches. It is able to seat 2 comfortably.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $176,075 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-low price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Coupe.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 2004 Enzo is a Bosch ME-7 design, using gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is controlled by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The fuel capacity of the fuel tank is 25.10 gallons.
The Enzo Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of eleven in-city driving and sixteen when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was within normal parameters.
Parting Shots
The 2003 model began the promise of the Ferrari Enzo. The 2004 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Ferrari hopes that the Enzo Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.
Yawn… Not much has changed since 2003 with this coupe.