Ferrari 550 Maranello

With its front engine/rear wheel drive platform, the 550 brought back a classic drivetrain layout not used since the Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona production ceased in 1973. The car was designed for Grand Touring with a higher degree of comfort than the F355 and F50 which were produced concurrently.

Named is honor of Ferrari’s Headquarters in Maranello the 550 was first introduced in 1996. The car used technology from the 456 2+2 but featured an entirely new 5.5-liter V12 that could produce nearly 500 bhp.

The steel chassis is a modified version of the one in the F456 and supports an aluminum alloy body.

Specs & Performance

submitted by	Richard Owen
type	Series Production Car
production years	1996 – 2001
built at	Maranello, Italy
coachbuilder	Pininfarina
price $	$ 258,000
engine	Tipo F133 V12
position	Front, Longitudinal
aspiration	Natural
valvetrain	DOHC, 4 Valves per Cyl
displacement	5474 cc / 334.04 in³
bore	88 mm / 3.5 in
stroke	75 mm / 3.0 in
compression	10.8:1
power	357.9 kw / 480 bhp @ 7000 rpm
specific output	87.69 bhp per litre
bhp/weight	283.69 bhp per tonne
redline	7700
body / frame	Aluminum Alloy Body on Tubular Steel Frame
driven wheels	RWD
front tires	255/40ZR-18
rear tires	295/35ZR-18
front brakes	Ventilated Discs w/Vacuum Assist & ABS
rear brakes	Ventilated Discs w/Vacuum Assist & ABS
front wheels	F 45.7 x 21.6 cm / 18 x 8.5 in
rear wheels	R 45.7 x 26.7 cm / 18 x 10.5 in
steering	Rack & Pinion w/Variable Power Assist
curb weight	1692 kg / 3726 lbs
wheelbase	2500 mm / 98.4 in
front track	1633 mm / 64.3 in
rear track	1585 mm / 62.4 in
length	4554 mm / 179.3 in
width	1935 mm / 76.2 in
height	1278 mm / 50.3 in
transmission	6-Speed Manual Transaxle
gear ratios	3.15:1, 2.18:1, 1.57:1, 1.19:1, 0.94:1, 0.76:1
final drive	3.91:1
top speed	~321.80 kph / 200 mph