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.

    Ferrari 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.

    • V12
      ENGINE
    • 5473.91 cc
      TOTAL DISPLACEMENT
    • 357 kW
      MAXIMUM POWER @ 7000 rpm
    • 320 km/h
      TOP SPEED
    Engine
    • Typefront, longitudinal 65° V12
    • Bore/stroke88 x 75mm
    • Unitary displacement456.16cc
    • Total displacement5473.91cc
    • Compression ratio10.8 : 1
    • Maximum power357 kW (485 hp) at 7000 rpm
    • Power per litre89hp/l
    • Maximum torque569 Nm (58 kgm) at 5000 rpm
    • Valve actuationtwin overhead camshafts per bank, four valves per cylinder
    • Fuel feedBosch Motronic M5.2 injection
    • IgnitionBosch Motronic M5.2 electronic static, single spark plug per cylinder
    • Lubricationdry sump
    • Clutchsingle-plate
    Chassis
    • Frametubular steel
    • Front suspensionindependent, unequal-length wishbones, coil springs over gas-filled telescopic shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
    • Rear suspensionindependent, unequal-length wishbones, coil springs over gas-filled telescopic shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
    • Brakesdiscs
    • Transmission6-speed + reverse
    • Steeringrack-and-pinion
    • Fuel tankcapacity 114litres
    • Front tyres225/40 ZR 18
    • Rear tyres295/35 ZR 18
    Bodywork
    • Typetwo-seater berlinetta
    • Length4550mm
    • Width1935mm
    • Height1277mm
    • Wheelbase2500mm
    • Front track1632mm
    • Rear track1586mm
    • Weight1690 kg (kerb)
    Performance
    • Top speed320km/h
    • Acceleration 0-100 km/h4.4sec
    • 0-400 m12.5sec
    • 0-1000 m22.5sec
    Consumption and emission
    • Urban test cycle ECE (Version "Euro 2")35,6 l/100km
    • Extra urban test cycle EUDC (Version "Euro 2")15,5 l/100km
    • Consumption ECE+EUDC (Version "Euro 2")22,9 l/100km
    • CO2 emissions combined (Version "Euro 2")530g/km
    • Urban test cycle ECE (Version "Euro 3")38,2 l/100km
    • Extra urban test cycle EUDC (Version "Euro 3")16,4 l/100km
    • Consumption ECE+EUDC (Version "Euro 3")24,4 l/100km
    • CO2 emissions combined (Version "Euro 3")558g/km
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