FXX Evo Package...

"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."

http://www.seriouswheels.com/cars/2008/top-2008-Ferrari-FXX-Evolution.htm

Hopefully ill see the "norma"l one tomorrow, and since I've already seen the evolution one, I'll report on any other differences.
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Evo package include new engine (860 bhp), faster gearbox, new brakes, new aero, new TC and new paint job.

 

TC stand for Traction Control system.

New paint job included different stripes, you could change the colour as well.

 

Oh the difference is about another $200K......Just Kidding

 

...where's Rick when you need him...




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thats it sounds like a bargain to me.

 

It was a little bit more than that, but also included 2 more years of the FXX Programme track events.

 

A few of the cars that had been used a lot, mine included, benefited from a re-spray!

Some owners chose to change colour as well, or have some "special effects"!

 

Sounds very reasonable for a track car.

 

and a new and improved puzzymagnet

 

With all the R&D they're getting out of the FXX, Ferrari should be paying you

 

The only FXX Ferrari is getting R&D out of is the one Schumi drives

 

I don't know, its probably valuable to have detailed telemetry data from mere mortals too. I thought the idea was designing future cars with a set up that is more user friendly for the other 99.9999% without being boring?

 

I thought Schumi just does parade laps, waves and does doughnuts?

I think the consistently run cars that go to different circuits and run hard lap after lap are the ones that provide most of the R&D and there are more than a handful of those including RTB...

Here is Schumi hard at work testing his FXX...

"Hey dude, I know you! You are that German soccer-guy, whats-your-name-again? Wanna take a picture with me and my shiny black FXX? Take another, that wasn't my good side...."
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Schumi commences rigorous R&D testing of the FXX...

"I will take you out and show you how fast it goes, but STOP messing with my windows!"
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Schumi finally buckles down and does some proper testing:

"You know I used to be a professional race driver?"
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Its been a long day of R&D and back in the pits Schumi signals:

"Im too sexy for my car..."
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hahaaaaaaaa..it wouldn't have been a good track day for schumi if he got head-butted by zidane though!