The 2002 launch of the 575M Maranello signals a whole new level of achievement for one of Ferrari’s most traditional layouts – the V12 front-engined rear-wheel drive berlinetta.
1History
first time for an F1-style gearbox
2engine
M for “modified”
3chassis
SPORTING NATURE
4Technical Details
V12
Engine
5748.36 cc
Total displacement
379 kW
Maximum power @7250rpm
325 km/h
Top speed
Engine
Typefront, longitudinal 65° V12
Bore/stroke89 x 77mm
Unitary displacement479.03cc
Total displacement5748.36cc
Compression ratio11 : 1
Maximum power379 kW (515 hp) at 7250 rpm
Power per litre90hp/l
Maximum torque588 Nm (60 kgm) at 5250 rpm
Valve actuationtwin overhead camshafts per bank, four valves per cylinder
Fuel feedBosch Motronic injection
IgnitionBosch Motronic electronic static, single spark plug per cylinder
Lubricationdry sump
Clutchsingle-plate
Chassis
Frametubular steel
Front suspensionindependent, unequal-length wishbones, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers with electronic adaptive damping, anti-roll bar
Rear suspensionindependent, unequal-length wishbones, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers with electronic adaptive damping, anti-roll bar
Brakesdiscs
Transmissionmanual or electro-hydraulic F1 6-speed + reverse
Steeringrack-and-pinion
Fuel tankcapacity 105litres
Front tyres255/40 ZR 18
Rear tyres295/35 ZR 18
Bodywork
Typetwo-seater berlinetta
Length4550mm
Width1935mm
Height1277mm
Wheelbase2500mm
Front track1632mm
Rear track1586mm
Weight1730 kg (kerb)
Performance
Top speed325km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h4.25 sec 4.20 sec F1 gearbox