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Matt
02-15-2004, 10:49 PM
Ferrari 550 Maranello #1

The Ferrari 550 Maranello and 550 Barchetta Pininfarina (http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/showthread.php?t=26273) (Type F133) are 2-seat grand tourers built by Ferrari. 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 car used a transaxle layout, with the 6-speed manual gearbox located at the back, in-line with the driven wheels. The model number refers to total engine displacement (5.5 litres) and the model name of Maranello refers to the town where the Ferrari headquarters are located.

The demise that same year of the F512 M (http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/showthread.php?t=9958)left the company with only the exotic F50 (http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/showthread.php?t=9959) and V8 F355 as mid-engined models. Although the 550 was a softer GT model, it did take the place of the F512 M as the company's upmarket coupe, discounting the F50.

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. 3,083 units were produced.

The 550 line was replaced by the Modificata 575 M Maranello (http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/showthread.php?t=48040) in 2002.

Matt
02-15-2004, 10:52 PM
Ferrari 550 Maranello #2

Matt
02-15-2004, 10:54 PM
Ferrari 550 Maranello #3

MyRx7
02-16-2004, 02:25 AM
Absolutely Beautiful.
fabolus machine.

lfb666
07-09-2004, 08:38 AM
Ferrari 550 & 575 Maranello #7

lfb666
07-09-2004, 08:40 AM
Ferrari 550 & 575 Maranello #8

lfb666
10-17-2005, 07:23 PM
Ferrari 550 Maranello #4

lfb666
11-28-2005, 12:55 PM
Ferrari 550 Maranello #5

Piacki_117
11-29-2005, 01:20 PM
just two more

Piacki_117
02-05-2006, 09:25 AM
Ferrari 550 Maranello # 7 (1/2)

Piacki_117
02-05-2006, 09:27 AM
Ferrari 550 Maranello # 7 (2/2)

Aenaos 911
02-05-2006, 06:31 PM
Ferrari 550 Maranello #3

I had seen this car in a tv broadcast, where some journalists drove it to Tierra del Fuego, in order to demonstrate its durability. Shots and photograph were magical - driving this awesome to the end of horizon. But sadly, I watched it many years before (I think it was in 1999), and I hardly remember any details.
So, if anyone have any info, video, link or magasine article and send it, I would be very grateful.

nikos

Piacki_117
04-22-2006, 03:18 AM
Ferrari 550 Maranello # 8

Piacki_117
04-22-2006, 03:21 AM
Ferrari 550 Maranello # 9

CHEESE-TACULAR
04-22-2006, 05:18 AM
Ferrari 550 Maranello # 10

Piacki_117
05-11-2006, 12:23 PM
Ferrari 550 Maranello # 11

lfb666
05-12-2006, 04:57 PM
Ferrari 550 Maranello # 12

Piacki_117
05-27-2006, 10:37 AM
Ferrari 550 Maranello # 13

Piacki_117
06-03-2006, 02:32 PM
Ferrari 550 Maranello # 14

Always the same...
I'm sorry for the quality of the last two pics.

DesmoRob
06-03-2006, 06:59 PM
There, no more 575:p.

Jack_Bauer
06-03-2006, 07:16 PM
I threw in a 575 just because its such a nice picture IMO. Only the wheels give it away.

Hi-res pics of the 575M belong in their rightful place here - http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/showthread.php?t=48040

If you start putting cars in the wrong threads just because the pics look nice then the whole system kinda collapses. :p

Please amend :)

DesmoRob
06-04-2006, 12:02 AM
Hi-res pics of the 575M belong in their rightful place here - http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/showthread.php?t=48040

If you start putting cars in the wrong threads just because the pics look nice then the whole system kinda collapses. :p

Please amend :)

Definetly won't let that happen again:o . My apologies.

Duell
02-07-2015, 11:24 AM
Ferrari 550 Maranello # 15

Duell
02-07-2015, 11:25 AM
Ferrari 550 Maranello #16

NSXType-R
02-09-2015, 07:00 PM
Still one of the prettiest Ferraris out there in my opinion.

Not great photos, but I like the light grey/blue on the car.

Probably the most current front engined Ferrari I'd get.