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We’ve already reported on sightings of development mules apparently being used to test the engine for Ferrari’s Enzo successor, but now a leaked internal memo has apparently given some details about the new car.

The memo first appeared on a Ferrari fan forum, and although it’s authenticity hasn’t been confirmed, it a...Read the full article

0-62 in 2.7 secs? Crikey, that beats my Focus diesel's time!

It is obviously phony. For starters, Luca Cordero di Montezemelo is the marque's President. Amadeo Felisa is the CEO. Then, Ferrari pledged to lower the weight of its new flagship to around 1000 kg. Even the Enzo was 1250 kg dry. Last but not least, there is nothing in a dual clutch gearbox that was inspired by Formula 1 as F1 cars use single clutch automated manuals. I would expect more critical thought from Autocar.

Even if this was true, who needs a car that will do 242 mph and cost €1.3 million?

Give me a Corvette ZR1 that has 90% of the FX150's performance for 90% less in price.  I could do a lot with the extra €1.1 million left in my bank account.

I wonder what kind of perfomance GM could acheive from the ZR1 if it cost €1.3 million?  A top speed of 300 mph?

shomann:

I wonder what kind of perfomance GM could acheive from the ZR1 if it cost €1.3 million?  A top speed of 300 mph?

It might even have gold-plated cart springs.

Well, it's not that simple. Virtually any manufacturer can build a 1000+ Hp 10 litre engine and bolt it onto a chassis. It would be undriveable and downright dangerous if not executed correctly though. In order to make a great supercar much more is needed. You need to have top quality engineering, racing pedigree (in order to have the necessary know-how) and the culture to bring every element together to create something truly astonishing. Only a handful of manufacturers can do that and it does not have to do with the asking price. Even if GM asked for a million quid, it would not acquire F1 technology all of the sudden.

Specs look amazing but the letter is obviously fake. Why should Luca write an internal memo that sounds like he were doing a marketing pitch? Pricing also sounds too high to be credible. Even Ferrari is not so crazy to think that the number of people who care to buy million pound cars is a bottomless well. Agree with REALZUS though. Anyone can build a 1000+bhp engine. The trick is to make sure the car it is attached to can be driven on a daily basis and that the engine internals don't grenade themselves every week or so.