Performance at No Compromise
The 550 Maranello is Ferrari's intepretation of the 12-cylinder berlinetta, with a front engine and a pronounced sports personality, for the 21st century.

Engine
12 cylinders in 65° V layout
Bore and stroke 3.46 x 2.95 in
Individual cylinder capacity 27.8 cu. in
Total cylinder capacity 334.0 cu. in
Compression ratio 10.8:1
Maximum power output at 7000 rpm 480 HP
Maximum torque at 5000 rpm 568.5 Nm
Four overhead camshafts
Four valves per cylinder
Static electronic ignition Bosch Motronic 5.2
Engine weight 512 lb
Oils Shell

Chassis
The frame of the 550 Maranello, is built of high tensile welded steel tubes, with a variable section to optimise the weight. Torsional rigidity is 1500 kgm/degrees, and flexional rigidity is 800 kg/mm.

The Ferrari frame has the constructional simplicity that comes from many years of experience in building racing cars. Simplcity and structural discipline combined with extremely stable performance in time produce an excellent result for vehicles with a strong sports temperament destined for production in limited numbers. All this guarantees total engineering safety in terms of structure, and the reliabilty of engine, transmission, suspension, steering and brakes anchorage. The safety features are outstanding, particularly with regard to the central cage which is very strong and protected by peripheral elements which constitute a system with high energy absorption. Such high safety standards are a must for a company like Ferrari, which exports over 85% of its production to foreign markets, which means that the strictest safety standards must be met.

The fuel tank is in light aluminium alloy and holds 30 US gal. The fuel pumps are of the immersed type. The tank is in a protected position in front of the rear axle, underneath the car.

 
Top speed 199 mph
0-60 mph 4.3 s
0-1/4 mile 12.6 s
0-1 mile 30.9 s




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