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250pxFerrari 550 Maranello at Wheels Of Italy
Ferrari 550
Maranello, Barchetta
Manufacturer: Ferrari
Class: front-engined coupe
Production: 19962001
Predecessor: Ferrari F512M
Successor: Ferrari 575M Maranello
Body styles: Coupe
Barchetta
Engines: 5.5 L V12
This article is part of the automobile series.


The Ferrari 550 Maranello and 550 Barchetta were 2-seat Gran Turismo automobiles. 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.

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

Barchetta

2001 Ferrari 550 Barchetta

Ferrari introduced a convertible version of the 550 at the Paris Motor Show in 2000. This Barchetta was a true roadster with no real convertible top provided.

Awards

The 5.5 L V12 engine won the "over 4 liter" class of the International Engine of the Year award for 2000 and 2001.


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208 208 Turbo GTB/GTS Turbo F355
Mid-engine 2+2 308 GT4 Mondial 8 Mondial QV Mondial 3.2 Mondial t
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