It's no secret that with a supercar like the Ferrari Enzo,->ke389 a great deal of time is spent on research and development, with the main goal being to be able to call it one of the brand's crown jewels. As is the case with these type of exotics, a brand like Ferrari->ke252 will more often than not build a prototype version of the Enzo that is going to be used in all manners of testing, research, and further development. These prototypes are later modified and fine-tuned to become the end product that is the Enzo. As for these test versions, we probably won't hear a whole lot about them after the finished product is finally released.

Well, if you've ever wondered how the Enzo came to be, a prototype version of the Mother of all Ferraris is now up for sale by Modena Motorsport. Built as a prototype for the Enzo back in 2000, this particular prototype is the only working test car that left the Ferrari factory. It even comes with an authorized factory certification, ensuring that this Enzo test car is completely legit. If that doesn't spell out 'exotic', we don't know what will.

Moreover, it's got a V12 engine that produces 680 horsepower with a six-speed gearbox, and it only weighs 1,365 kg. While we're pretty sure that this prototype can hold its own against other exotics, what makes this machine truly remarkable is its exclusivity.

The prototype's price wasn't divulged, but we imagine any potential buyer can inquire about it directly at Modena Motorsport. Don't press your luck, though. A car this rare probably won't come cheap, so if you have images of plucking this away for less than six-digits, then you're probably wasting your time.

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