Ferrari Enzo vs Porsche Carrera GT
Highlights of EVO Magazine test issue 149
Ferrari Enzo is by far the most magnetic shape for passers-by
The Porsche Carrera GT has super thick doors, overlapping analog gauges, manual 6 speed gearbox, no switch gear on steering wheel and starts on the turn of the ignition key. Conventional
Bare carbon fibre footwells and sills, floor mounted pedals. Gear knob topped with birch wood.
Ferrari EnzoSound of engine the cleanest and most pure of any supercar ever produced
Engine is inertia free and revs rise and fall almost instantly with a press of the accelerator
Ceramic composite clutch is grabby.
Porsche Carrera GTTyres take time to warm up, until they do the Porsche Carrera GT is twitchy
Brakes are strong and give good power right from the top of the pedal travel
Totally immersive to drive
Ferrari Enzo has very deep sills
Not so nervous from cold, tyres warm up in a corner or two
Generally the Ferrari Enzo is less twitchy at the limit
The Ferrari Enzo has less feel through the steering wheel compared to the Carrera GT.
In race mode the paddle shift gearbox on the Enzo is brutal in a good way
Which is best?
The Ferrari’s V12 has more drama and the power delivery is more flexible the Ferrari is also more playful at the limit
Test took place at Rockingham Speedway
| Porsche Carrera GTEngine: 5.7litre V10Location: Mid Longitudinal
Power: 604bhp @ 8000rpm Torque: 435lbs/ft @ 5750rpm Transmission: 6 Speed Manual, Rear Wheel Drive, :Limited Slip Diff, ASC Suspension Front: Double Wishbones, coil springs, dampers, anti-roll bar Suspension Rear: Double Wishbones, coil springs, dampers, anti-roll bar Brakes Front: Carbon Ceramic Discs 380mm, ABS Brakes Rear: Carbon Ceramic Discs 380mm, ABS Wheels Front: 9.5 x 19 inches Wheels Rear: 12.5 x 20 inches Tyres Front: 265/30-19 Tyres Rear: 335/30-20 Weight: 1380kg Power-to-weight ratio: 445 bhp/ton 0-62mph: 3.7 secs Top Speed: 205mph Price New: 323,000GBP Number Built: 1270 Production Years: 2004-2006 EVO Rating: 5 Stars |
Ferrari EnzoEngine: 6 Litre, V12Location: Mid Longitudinal
Power: 650bhp @ 7800rpm Torque: 485 lbs/ft @ 5500rpm Transmission: 6 Speed Sequential Manual with Paddle shift, Rear Wheel Drive, LSD, Traction Control Suspension Front: Double Wishbones, Coil Springs, Dampers, Anti Roll Bar Suspension Rear: Double Wishbones, Coil Springs, Dampers, Anti Roll Bar Brakes Front: Carbon Ceramic Discs 380mm, ABS Brakes Rear: Carbon Ceramic Discs 380mm, ABS Wheels Front: 9 x 19 inches Wheels Rear: 13 x 19 inches Tyres Front: 245/35-19 Tyres Rear: 345/35-19 Weight: 1365kg Power-to-weight ratio: 484bhp/ton 0-62mph: 3.7secs Top Speed: 217mph+ Price New: 450,000GBP Number Built: 400 Production Years: 2002-2004 EVO Rating: 5 Stars |
