Reports are circulating in the Italian motoring press that Ferrari is preparing to show a significantly reworked FXX Evoluzione. The development car is reportedly being unveiled by none other than Michael Schumacher next weekend at the company's Mugello circuit in Italy in conjunction with the final stage of the Ferrari Challenge series. Also taking to the track will be an anticipated 34 retired F1 cars of various eras from the company's F1 Clienti program as well as the FXX program.

The FXX itself is, of course, an evolution of the Enzo supercar, which gives selected clients a chance to participate in the testing and development of new features and components for Ferrari road cars. It's essentially a rolling test bed, with new parts being tacked on all the time. The FXX Evoluzione, then, must be a significant step forward to warrant the new nomenclature, and sources suggest it will benefit from new aerodynamic elements, a new traction control system using applied experience from F1, and a power hike to 850 HP. Like the incremental modifications the FXX has undertaken to date as part of the ongoing program, the Evoluzione package is expected to be retrofitted to the existing cars.

From http://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/23/i...oluzione-this/

 

The funny thing is there are very few people who own these cars that will ever drive them to near their capabilities. One of the FXX's i've seen was being lapped at the track by T2 SCCA M3's. I think the only thing that needs to be improved on these cars is the driver aids to help the fortunate owners get a bit more out of the car.

 

^^^ you lapped it, didn't you? haha

 

Myself and several others.

 

The rumors are true....



PRESS RELEASE:
FXX programme extended for further two years thanks to new evolution kit developed with assistance of Client Test-Drivers
Maranello 28th October 2007 - The innovative FXX programme, based on the eponymous prototype car and launched by Ferrari in June 2005, is being extended to 2008/2009. The FXX, which is the most advanced GT ever created at Maranello, has been updated with an evolution package aimed at further improving its handling and performance. The package was developed as a result of Ferrari's collaboration with its Client Test Drivers and with the invaluable support of Michael Schumacher. The FXXs equipped with this package will also sport a new livery in addition to new rear wing profiles.
The FXX is not homologated for road use and there are no plans to compete with it either. In fact, the FXX prototype is designed exclusively for track driving as part of a specific R&D programme agreed with a selected group of just over 20 clients involving 14 group test sessions and 14 private ones in the last two years. Thanks to readings taken over the 16,500 kilometres of tests carried out in 2006 and the 18,500 kilometres covered in 2007, the modifications made to the car have focused on honing its aerodynamics, running gear and electronics. Seven-times Formula 1 World Champion Michael Schumacher also joined the ranks of the client test drivers and gave the programme the benefit of his vast experience on several occasions.
Maranello's engineers studied the wealth of information gained to develop a kit which will cut the FXX's Fiorano lap time to under 1'16'' (previously it was 1'18''). The FXX's 6262 cc V12 engine can now punch out a massive 860 hp at 9500 rpm. Gearshifting takes just 60 ms, a drop of 20 ms on the previous time, and the gear ratios have been adapted to make use of the extra 1000 rpm now delivered by the engine.
The car's new traction control system, developed in close collaboration with the GES Racing Division engineers, gives the driver a choice of no less than nine different settings (plus the off position) which are selected using a switch on the central tunnel. This means that the driver really can modify the car's behaviour on the track from corner to corner, just as the Formula 1 drivers do to maximise performance and reduce tyre wear. The FXX's traction control is also now less invasive and more flexible, adapting more efficiently to the individual driving style of each driver - a requirement pinpointed when this very extreme car was being driven on the track by non-professional drivers.
The FXX's special 19" Bridgestone tyres now last longer too thanks to a new car setup and new front suspension geometry, while the Brembo brakes, which boast large Composite Ceramic Material (CCM) discs, are more efficient with the result that the brake pads last twice as long. Thanks to the drivers' feedback the Ferrari engineers have also developed new aerodynamic solutions aimed at increasing downforce over the rear axle. The FXX now sports a new rear diffuser, nolder and rear flaps which have combined to increase aerodynamic efficiency by 25% overall. The active front spoiler control system settings have been adjusted to take these modifications into account too. New telemetry monitoring of the steering angle and brake pump pressure will further boost the interaction between Client test drivers and the company's engineers also. From next year onwards, it will be possible for drivers to have two extra video cameras mounted on their car in addition the existing rear-facing one. This will, of course, give the drivers excellent rear visibility without having to impinge in any way on the car's aerodynamics.
The FXX evolution package includes participation in a series of track events that Ferrari is organising at international circuits for 2008/2009. Six events are planned for each year (two in North America, two in Europe and two in Asia). In addition to these, the FXXs will also be participating, as per tradition, in the prestigious end-of-season Ferrari World Finals.
As happened in 2006/2007, the cars will be backed up at each event by a 15-member official team made up of engineers, electronics experts and mechanics capable of providing complete assistance to clients. Needless to say, the latter will still be able to organise their own private individual track sessions in their car as well.

Gallery: Ferrari FXX Evoluzione


From http://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/28/r...xx-evoluzione/

 

I'm guessing they couldn't let the new Scuderia be faster than the Enzo? (Which it is)

 

This new adaptation is 2 seconds faster than the old FXX which was no slouch on the track?!?! I don't know what is more amazing- the test programs progress in such a short period or the fact that Ferrari got their customers to foot the entire bill of the program... ( I wish that I could affort to foot the bill ; ). What is also just as amazing is that in just over 4 years they have managed to shave 9 sec. off the Enzo's time at Fiorano and the new Scudera will match the old Enzo's time. One word comes to mind- Amazing

 

Wow. That is sweet. And I know at least one owner that is not amongst the group of owners / drivers Ben is talking about. His health has slowed him lately, but he is very talented, and drives the crap out of all of his cars, including his FXX.

 

my newest dream car right there

 

Makes me want one even more now.

 

When does Thomas (TblackJ) take delivery of his?

 

How is that bad? One of the facets of the FXX program was to research different driver levels and try to figure out what the limits would be for producing a road car. Cars like the Enzo and the CGT has gotten bad wraps for being in accidents and the such so Ferrari needed to figure out how far they could go. Imagine how hard a enzo with 850hp and a track suspension setup would be to drive for the average person. You can't just keep throwing power at these cars and giving them to ordinary people. The FXX program has since worked the traction control programs and such to help gear the next supercar to people with different driving abilities. Ferrari now has test data from the best non-pro drivers to the guys who have done a few driving schools. Take a look at the 599 for example, I bet most guys would run faster times around fiorano in the 599 than a f50. The technology in these cars makes them adaptive to different driving styles. The Fxx program in part has contributed as a body of data to rework the various aspects of these cars so they can be as fast as possible and safe at the same time.

 

No way inferring that it was bad just pointing out my experiences being around the cars.