2003 Ferrari Enzo - The FX Gets a Name

'Podio Ferrari' awards ceremony with the unveiling of the 'FX' production name

Maranello, June 25th, 2002 - The 2002 edition of the "Podio Ferrari" awards ceremony, the annual event dedicated to Ferrari and Maserati technical partners, was held today in the new Formula 1 Logistics Centre at the Fiorano track.

The 2002 "President's Award" ("Premio del Presidente") and the "Ferrari Innovation Award" were given to German firms Bosch and BBS, respectively. The newly established "Ferrari Technology Award" was presented ex aequo to US firm TRW and Italian Centro Ricerche Fiat (Fiat's Research Centre).

The guest of honour for 2002 was the CEO of the Italian financial institution UniCredito, Alessandro Profumo, who spoke during the second part of the ceremony on the importance of bank and company partnerships; the press was present. President Montezemolo then gave his thoughts on the meeting of Ferrari-Maserati and their technical partners: "In this season of great success on the track, on the world markets and with new challenges ahead, the contributions of our invaluable technical partners are even more significant."

Additionally, technical partners at the ceremony were presented a preview of the "Enzo Ferrari", the new model that until today was known as the "FX". This vehicle synthesises the highest level of technology and performance now available to Ferrari clients for road use. The decision to designate this car after founder Enzo Ferrari comes during a period of great achievement for the Company and is a tribute to his enduring vision: the synergy between racing and exclusive, technologically advanced road car production.

The result is an entirely new car that exploits Ferrari's world-beating F1 experience to achieve the utmost performance. The 5,998 cm3 V12 engine produces over 650Hp, allowing for a top speed in excess of 350Km/h. The "Enzo Ferrari" will be officially presented at the Paris International Auto Show from September 28th to October 13th; production will be limited to 349 units.