550 Maranello

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550 Maranello

Launched to the press at the Nürburgring in 1996, the 550 Maranello was Ferrari's answer to those who believed the performance of a front-engined V12 car could not beat that of a mid-engined sports car. The successor to the F512M, the 550 Maranello proved quicker and, thanks to its better front-engined, rear drive packaging layout, far more practical. The 550 Maranello also benefited from Ferrari's maniacal attention to aerodynamics with a low Cd (0.33) and constant downforce over both axles. The combination of uncompromising performance and aerodynamic efficiency helped the car establish new production car speed records on the 12th of October 1998 in Marysville, Ohio, covering 100 km (62 miles) at an average speed of 304.1 km/h, (188.88 mph) and 296.168 km/h (183.955 miles) in one hour.

Engine
Type
front, longitudinal 65° V12
Bore/stroke
88 x 75 mm
Unitary displacement
456.16 cc
Total displacement
5473.91 cc
Compression ratio
10.8 : 1
Maximum power
357 kW (485 hp) at 7000 rpm
Power per litre
89 hp/l
Maximum torque
569 Nm (58 kgm) at 5000 rpm
Valve actuation
twin overhead camshafts per bank, four valves per cylinder
Fuel feed
Bosch Motronic M5.2 injection
Ignition
Bosch Motronic M5.2 electronic static, single spark plug per cylinder
Lubrication
dry sump
Clutch
single-plate
Chassis
Frame
tubular steel
Front suspension
independent, unequal-length wishbones, coil springs over gas-filled telescopic shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
independent, unequal-length wishbones, coil springs over gas-filled telescopic shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
Brakes
discs
Transmission
6-speed + reverse
Steering
rack-and-pinion
Fuel tank
capacity 114 litres
Front tyres
225/40 ZR 18
Rear tyres
295/35 ZR 18
Performance
Top speed
320 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
4.4 sec
0-400 m
12.5 sec
0-1000 m
22.5 sec
Bodywork
Type
two-seater berlinetta
Length
4550 mm
Width
1935 mm
Height
1277 mm
Wheelbase
2500 mm
Front track
1632 mm
Rear track
1586 mm
Weight
1690 kg (kerb)
Consumption and emission
Urban test cycle ECE (Version "Euro 2")
35,6 l/100 km
Urban test cycle ECE (Version "Euro 3")
38,2 l/100 km
Extra urban test cycle EUDC (Version "Euro 2")
15,5 l/100 km
Extra urban test cycle EUDC (Version "Euro 3")
16,4 l/100 km
Consumption ECE+EUDC (Version "Euro 2")
22,9 l/100 km
Consumption ECE+EUDC (Version "Euro 3")
24,4 l/100 km
CO2 emissions combined (Version "Euro 2")
530 g/km
CO2 emissions combined (Version "Euro 3")
558 g/km
Note to the Technical Details
The listed details are those published by Ferrari at the model’s presentation. For the models produced in the
participating in these two categories) and Gran Turismo. (the road-going cars, many of which also took part in various international races).
first years no external measures of the body were given, because those could vary from car to car. All models from Ferrari have been divided into three categories: single-seater, Sport/Prototype (the
The year of all the models’ introductions is the debut in competitions for the single-seaters and Sport /Prototypes and the official presentation as far as the Gran Turismo are concerned.

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