Build to compete head to head with the Lamborghini Murcielargo, Ferrari 575M, and another tiny Modena specialist manufacturer, Pagini, with their Mercedes-powered Zonda C12, the Edonis, the name being the Greek word for "pleasure", will see a total production run of 21 cars, one for each century. Each car will be individually named after a famous inventor or artist from each of the 21 centuries.

The project has seen imput from designers who have worked for Lamborghini, Bugatti, Maserati, Lotus, Ferrari, Cagiva, Laverda, Aerospatiale and Michelin, as well as the field of GT racing.

B. Engineering, set up to for this unique project, consists of 22 long serving engineers, led by Chairman Jean-Marc Borel ( who provides the 'B' in B.Engineeering ) and Managing Director Frederico Trombi who has previously been employed by both Ferrari and Bugatti. Project leader, Nicola Materazzi, has run programmes for Bugatti and Laverda, and, while undertaking a stint at Ferrari headed the Testarossa, GTO and Evoluzione, and F40 developments as well as running the F1 R&D team. Further back in his career he worked on the legendary Lancia Stratos. B.Engineering is housed in a unit which is part of the mothballed Bugatti plant that for a short time turned out the EB110 sportscar.

The 3.7-litre V12 twin turbo engine is an increased capacity EB110 engine, but running two turbos instead of four, and produces 680 bhp, giving a claimed top speed of over 360 km/h and a breathtaking 0-100 km/h time of under 4 seconds. The all carbon fibre chassis, again drawn from the EB110, but individual, not reused surplus Bugatti shells as has been rumoured, features double wishbone suspension all round, ABS, intergrated roll bar system and a locking differential. A large rear diffuser keeps the car on the ground while inside the Edonis has a full airbag protection system.

The shape was drawn by Materazzi along with ex-Bertone designer, Marc Deschamps. They were looking for an individual 'supercar' styling signature, aggressive and purposeful, while keeping away from the 'GT-racer;' style that is common nowadays. Many hours were spent in the Dallara windtunnel working on maximising downforce. 

The Edonis sits on the ground courtesy of Michelin Pax-system development tyres, 245 - 650 ZR 480 on the front and 335 - 670 ZR 500 on the rear. The equates to marginally over 18in wheels at the front and a whopping 20in at the rear.

The car has been built with the assistance of a series of technical partners, Aerospatiale Matra Group have designed the all-carbon fibre chassis and testing has been carried out in association with Michelin who have specially tweaked their Pax-System tyres for the car. Local specialist companies around Modena have manufactured the engine, gearbox and tranismission. The carbonfibre chassis is covered in hand beaten aluminium, Modena being one of the few locations where this dying craft is still practiced, while final assembly is being carried out at B.Engineering's workshops.

The Edonis prototypes have proved quick, versatile and reliable, recently one competed at last months famous Goodwood Festival of Speed in England to much public interest. The B.Engineering team's next step with the Edonis will be to challenge the production car world speed record in this 360 km/h supercar.

The great cross-roads of history are rich in symbols; because of this they often have the power to move man's imagination. They are therefore conducive to the emergence of projects which are themselves rich in symbolic meaning. Amongst all human endeavours of a technological nature, the development of the automobile has probably had the biggest impact on the 20th century. For many, the car is still an endless source of sheer passion and wonder. To celebrate the passage of the car into the 3rd millenium through an invitation into the realm of dream and pleasure: such is the vision of the Edonis project.

On January 1st 2001 in Modena the first car of the 21st century was unveiled. Significantly, 21 units will be produced. As this work is committed to paying homage to creativity whether technical or aesthetic, each car will bear the name of a famous inventor or artist from each century.

This car is the work of a team of engineers who have left their work on the history of GT and racing cars . Through this emblematic creation we wish to express and share with all enthusiasts our personal vision of the car. Furthermore, this is to be done within a context of great creative freedom made possible by the absence of commercial constraints. This achievement seeks to affirm that the car must remain a thing of creative passion, as well as an extraordinary human adventure. Its design is to be an invitation to pleasure-kind that gives the car its truly magic dimension, where aesthetic expression and technical emotion blend and mingle to fulfill a dream. How better to define the spirit, foundation and content of this project than by its name Edonis (from the Greek word meaning pleasure). 

Technical Partners:

The car is a great means of expression, responding to the enticing call of technical advance. But in this field, each new creation gains meaning only to the extent that it allows the car to move further ahead in its technical and aesthetic quest. Because innovation today necessarily requires reference to the huge body of knowledge of state-of-the-art technology, B.Engineering has opted to collaborate with leading companies. In fact, only the most advanced technology can respond adequately to this level of technical sophistication, as well as to the need for active and passive safety required by the performance level of such a car.

The chassis, made entirely of carbon fibre, has been designed in collaboration with the Aérospatiale Matra Group (EADS-AIRBUS) who has taken on its construction.

All test development and prototype tuning will be carried out together with Michelin, who will fit the car with its special Pax System tecnology tires. These will allow the car, in the event of puncture, to keep going for over 200 km.

Modena crafted:

The state-of-the-art skills of these craftsmen in the manufacture of GT vehicles, as well as in F1 racing are the result of a tradition in prestige and an indisputed mastery in design and technology attributes which are a part of the living heritage of Modena. It is also a statement of their passion for car, the product of an outstanding environment which promotes the spirit of competition. In fact, these local GT manufacturers manage to produce as many prestige cars as all of their competitors put together.

B.Engineering is committed to paying homage to the creativity of the Modena craftsmen- the body builders, designers, foundry workers, upholsterers- to their superb technical mastery and their artistic flair, and will therefore involve them closely in the Edonis project.

The body of the car is to be entirely hand-made according to techniques unique to the master craftsmen of Modena. Castings, as well as the manufacturing of the 12 cylinder engine and its transmission, especially developed by B.Engineering for this project, is to be carried out in local work-shops by the same specialist companies.
Assembly of the power train, transmission and of the car itself will be carried out by B.Engineering. 

Monocoque 
· Chassis in carbon-fibre, 2-seater
· Body made of aluminium 

Dimensions 
· Overall length: 4350 mm
· Overall width: 1998 mm
· Overall height: 1120 mm
· Wheelbase: 2565 mm
· Front track: 1556 mm
· Rear track: 1612 mm
· Weight: 1300 kg.

Engine 
12 V longitudinal with two Turbos 
· Displacement: 3760cc
· Maximum power: 680 Hp ( 500 kw) at 8000 rpm
· Maximum torque: 735 Nm ( 541 ft/lb ) at 3200-3600 rpm
· Fuel feed: electronic injection
· Fuel injection: electronic
· Lubrication: dry sump

Transmission
· Rear 2WD
· Mechanical gearing
· Self-locking differential
- Gearbox, manual 6-speed

Wheels and tyres
· Front: Pax system 245 - 650 ZR 480
· Rear: Pax system 335 - 670 ZR 500

Front & Rear Suspension
· independent wishbones with transversal four-bar linkage.
· Adjustable Shock absorbers
· Stabilising bar

Brakes
· Four self-ventilated disks
· Aluminium caliper
· ABS

Performance
· Maximum speed: 226 mph ( 365 km/h )
· Acceleration: 0-60mph: 3.9 seconds

Safety devices
· ABS
· AIR BAG
· Integrated roll-bar 

01.08.2002  FURTHER IMAGES OF THE EDONIS
14.02.2002  NEW MODELS: FERRARI 575M
03.10.2001  NEW MODELS: LAMBORGHINI MURCIELARGO