The FXX
New FXX to turn client-collectors into genuine Ferrari Test
Drivers
Ferrari has developed a truly innovative technical collaboration
programme around the FXX prototype aimed at its most dedicated and
passionate Clients.
The FXX is the most advanced GT ever created at Maranello and its
mission is to involve our most valued Clients as genuine Prancing
Horse Test Drivers in their own right.
The wealth of data and experience gathered in the course of this
very special programme will be exceptionally important.
In fact, the feedback from these highly skilled, non-professional
Client Test Drivers will be compared and supplemented with
suggestions from Michael Schumacher, Rubens Barrichello and
Ferraris professional in-house Test Drivers.
Every Client who signs up for the FXX project by purchasing one of
the estimated 20 or so cars being built, will actually be joining
Team Ferrari, and will have his driving experiences at the wheel of
this new car monitored directly by the Prancing Horses technicians
and specialists.
The FXX is the fruit of Ferraris know-how in building special
limited-series sports cars combined with, of course, its racing
experience. It will provide the basic framework on which the
specifics of future extreme models will be worked out. The
exceptionally powerful FXX delivers absolutely blistering
performance on all fronts.
The FXX has not been homologated for road use and thus will not be
a competition model. It will be used exclusively on the track as
part of a specific ongoing research and development programme
featuring this first ever group of Client Test Drivers.
The FXX is powered by an imposing 6,262 cc V12 engine that can
punch out over 800 hp at 8,500 rpm.
Its gearbox is the result of the transfer of F1 strategies,
delivering gear change times of under 100 ms. This is almost as
fast as the F1 single-seaters, themselves the absolute pinnacle of
current technological achievement.
The FXXs aerodynamic design is particularly innovative too as it
has resulted in a shape that produces 40% higher downforce than
ever achieved before. It is also possible to adjust the FXXs
mobile spoiler configuration to suit the specific circuit.
Ferraris partnership with Bridgestone has resulted in the
development of a specific 19 slick tyre for this particular model.
Likewise Brembo has created a special brake cooling and pad system
for the FXXs extra large Composite Ceramic Material disc
brakes.
The Client Test Drivers will also be able to share their unique
track experience with a passenger in fact a second seat is also
available.
What really sets the FXX apart, however, is the sophisticated
telemetry system which will monitor and give feedback on 39
different vehicle dynamics parameters in real time. The system is
also able to record other data as demanded by specific
circumstances.
The information gathered will then be analysed by the Ferrari
technicians working on the programme and discussed with the
individual Client Drivers to ensure that the car is kept constantly
updated.
The FXX package also includes participation in a series of track
events to be organised by Ferrari on various international-level
circuits over the coming two years. On these occasions, an official
team of technicians will be on hand to provide any assistance and
support required by the Client Test Driver.
In addition to these truly unique official events, Clients will
also be able to take their cars out on the track independently
during private sessions. Clients wishing to leave their car at
Maranello will be glad to know that the vehicles will be
transported directly by Ferrari to the various European circuits
for the various scheduled events.
Given the cars exceptional performance and the unique nature of
the package, delivery of each FXX will also include an ad hoc
driving course. The instructors will, of course, be professional
drivers and the courses will take place at the Fiorano Circuit
where Ferrari does its most important F1 single-seater
testing.
After the seat and the pedals have been individually tailored to
each driver, there will be a traditional shakedown followed by a
training session to introduce the Client Test Drivers to test
driving methodologies.
After a careful client order selection process, the first FXXs will
be delivered by the end of this year. The initial testing of the
definitive car will be taking place over the coming days at
Fiorano.
The FXX and the relative package cost a total of 1.5 million euro
(excluding taxes). Applications to join the programme are being
evaluated by a special in-house committee.
