Model featured:Maranello

Ferrari 550

The Ferrari 550 Maranello and 550 Barchetta were 2-seat Gran Turismo sports cars. Introduced in 1996, the 550 was an upmarket front-engined V12 coupe of the kind not seen since the Daytona. It shared its platform and 5.5 L (5474 cc) engine with the 2+2 456 (Engine Code: F133) but was positioned as the company's highest-end model.

The demise that same year of the F512M 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 F512M as the company's upmarket coupe, discounting the F50 supercar.

The 550 featured a luxurious and roomy interior. The (rear) trunk was tall and wide, though not very deep, and could accept a full set of golf clubs or standard overnight bags. It also had performance to look up at, with a top speed at 323 km/h (199 mph) and a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of just 4.5 seconds.

The 550 line was replaced by the Modificata Ferrari 575M Maranello in 2002.

Performance

1. power: 357kW | 485bhp
2. top speed: 320km/h | 200mph
3. 0-100 kmh: 4.4 seconds

Engine

1. capacity: 5474cc
2. cylinders: 12
3. configuration: V12

Other

1. production dates: 1996-2002
2. total produced: -
3. variants: Barchetta Pininfarina; Maranello