Put simply, Enzo Ferrari built this car to win Daytona. And win they did 1-2-3.
The heart and soul of the P4 was its V12 engine, about which Enzo Ferrari said “I have always given preeminence to the engine, striving to achieve maximum performance since I am convinced that it counts for more than fifty percent of racing success. Ideas are our strength and the tenacity to back them is our wealth. When I began, I went against everyone’s opinion when I wanted a twelve-cylinder, but that engine, which many people thought would mark the end on my ambitions, can still be recognized in its many children and grandchildren. I have gone down the path of eight cylinders, six cylinders and four cylinders, but the twelve cylinder engine is my traditional and certainly most beloved theme. (Maranello, March, 1985).
Some believe Ferrari would have termed the P4 as his “track animal” because of its aggressive look…like a large feline ready to pounce (with 12 cylinder speed) upon its prey. The architectural maxim “Form follows function” applies superbly to the P4. Every line, every curve, every nuance is dedicated to a winning. In all the world of automotive design, the P4 has few equals
How many P4’s are left in the world? As near as anyone knows, there are three and, not too surprisingly, they’re parked behind museum doors. Their value? An estimated $15 million a copy. Fortunately the talent and desire to recreate this automotive legend thrives today…but only for a select few.
