What is the Ferrari 550 Maranello?
The 550 Maranello is a two-seat grand touring coupé, with a front-mounted V12 and a long bonnet. It marked Ferrari’s return to a front-engine layout for its two-seat, twelve-cylinder grand tourers. Its flowing shape gives it a different character from the mid-engined cars in the Ferrari range.
Generation and engines
The 550 Maranello ran from 1996 to 2002 and carries Ferrari’s F133 type code. Its front-mounted V12 displaces 5.5 litres. Ferrari rated its maximum power at 485 hp. The long-distance touring character and naturally aspirated V12 sit at the heart of the car’s appeal.
How economical is the Ferrari 550 Maranello?
Official US EPA figures cover 1998–2001 and list three petrol versions, all with a 5.5-litre engine. The best combined EPA rating is 10 MPG, equivalent to 23.5 L/100 km. Canadian NRCan figures cover 1998–2000 and list three petrol versions; the figure is 23.2 L/100 km on the Canadian 5-cycle test. The procedures differ, so each figure describes its own market’s test.
Where was it sold?
Official consumption figures are available for the United States and Canada. The 550 Maranello takes its name from Maranello, Ferrari’s home in Italy.
Questions and answers
When was the 550 Maranello made?
It ran from 1996 to 2002.
What engine does the 550 Maranello use?
It has a 5.5-litre front-mounted V12, rated by Ferrari at 485 hp.
What is its official US fuel-consumption figure?
The best combined EPA rating is 10 MPG, or 23.5 L/100 km.
What is the Canadian figure?
NRCan lists 23.2 L/100 km on the 5-cycle test.