2006 Ferrari FXX Coupe

The 1980s and 1990s saw the rise of several important and significant supercars. With the dawn of the 21st century, the bar was lifted even further with the introduction of a number of 'hypercars' - automobiles that were fitted with incredibly technology and boasted monumental performance figures. Included in this list of Paragons were the Porsche Carrera GT and the Mercedes-McLaren SLR. Ferrari had their Enzo which was introduced in 2002, and many believed that was the height of perfection. However, in the summer of 2005, the factory announced that special track-only car would be produced, offering a unique experience to collaborate with the factory and develop the future generation of road cars. In the months that followed, prototypes were shown in private settings, by invitation only, to gauge interest in the project. The FXX was finally formally announced and unveiled in December of that year at the Bologna Motor Show. Just 38 examples were produced, and made available to Ferrari's very best clients.

The FXX program was different and did not operate like Ferrari's well-established Challenge series. It was completely different and run under the umbrella of Corse Clienti. The owners and their cars were invited to select events, where they would be able to drive their cars on the track at speeds in a non-competitive environment. At the events, the factory provided the owners with a team of technicians and engineers for support and to offer advice on how to achieve the best results with their FXX. The program gave owners the opportunity to experience their cars, on a track, at speed, with factory support. Owner's also had the opportunity to store their cars at the factory, if they so desired, leaving Corse Clienti responsible for routine maintenance and servicing, as well as transportation to the FXX Programme events.

This example is the 31st of 38 examples built. It is finished in Rosso Corsa with white trim and has only one owner from new. This is among the most driven and enjoyed FXXs, participating in action on four continents and present at ever Corse Clienti event between 2007 and 2010. Due to its extensive use, Ferrari used it as a mule to develop mid-year upgrades to various components on the FXX, including the cooling systems, braking systems, and the front and rear grilles.

During the first two years of the FXX program, engineers were able to gather and analyze data and telemetry from all the FXX models and upgrade the car's components and increase the performance at a cost of $250,000. The so-called Evoluzione, or Evo, upgrades included gear ratios being changed to accommodate the extra 1,000 rpm produced by the engine, which resulted in the gearshifts now taking place in 60 milliseconds and the FXX's lap time around Fiorano being cut down by two seconds. Other Evoluzione upgrades included modified aerodynamics, a more complex traction-control system, improved brakes with more durable brake pads and more efficient brake cooling ductwork, and an improved rear camera system, providing the driver increased rearward visibility.

This Ferrari FXX has been converted to Evoluzione specifications by the factory between 2007 and 2008 Corse Clienti seasons, and it was one of the first to receive the upgrade. In 2013 the FXX became one of only a few to be outfitted with an updated suspension, which included new Pirelli tires.

The car has all three of the storage boxes that were regularly used at its track days, and they are filled with specialty tools and spares, including three sets of wheels, one with racing slicks, one with wet-weather tires, and the other with street tires for storage, as well as a Staubli fueling tank, an extra set of mufflers, special FXX jack stands, a full tool kit, both its original manuals for standard FXX and Evo specification, and full data acquisition capabilities. There is also a helmet painted to match this FXX, which was gifted to all FXX owners upon delivery of their cars.

This car has always been stored and maintained at the Ferrari facilities throughout its entire life.

By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2014