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The 550 Maranello was introduced in 1996 as a 2-seater grand tourer. It was a kind of upmarket front-engined V12 coupe, type not seen since the Ferrari Daytona. 3,083 units were produced.
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The 550 Maranello was introduced in 1996 as a 2-seater grand tourer. It was a kind of upmarket front-engined V12 coupe, type not seen since the Ferrari Daytona.
The Ferrari 550 Maranello shared its platform and 5.5 L engine with the 456 but was positioned as the company's highest-end model. The car used a transaxle layout, with the 6-speed manual gearbox located at the back, in-line with the driven wheels. The model number refers to total engine displacement (5.5 liters) and the model name of Maranello refers to the town where the Ferrari headquarters are located. There was also a convertible model available called the 550 Barchetta.
The demise that same year of the F512 M left the company with only the exotic F50 and V8 F355 as mid-engined models. Although the 550 was a softer GT model, it did take the place of the F512 M as the company's upmarket coupe, discounting the F50.
The 550 featured a luxurious and roomy interior. The trunk was tall and wide, though not very deep, and could accept a full set of golf clubs or standard overnight bags. 3,083 units were produced.
The engine is a naturally aspirated V12 with 4 valves per cylinder, dual overhead cams and variable length intake manifold. It displaces 5,474 cc and produces 485 hp at 7000 rpm and 568 Nm at 5000 rpm.
The 550 Maranello can accelerate to 100 Km/h in 4.2 seconds and can reach 160 Km/h in 9.6 seconds. The ¼ mile time is 12.5 seconds. The top speed is 320.3 Km/h.
The 550 line was replaced by the Modificata 575 M Maranello in 2002.
The 5.5L V12 engine has won the “over 4 liter” class of International Engine of the Year Award both in 2000 and 2001.
A similar 1999 Ferrari 550 Maranello model has been owned by lead guitarist of the rock band The Who, Pete Townshend.
This car has 51,382 km on board.
