The 550 Maranello is Ferrari's answer to those who believed the performance of a front-engined V12 car could not beat that of a mid-engined sports car. The successor to the F512M, the 550 Maranello gave decisive proof of its superior ability, as well as day-to-day practicality. The engineering brief was extremely demanding. Ferrari had to design and build a car for those customers who look for a technologically advanced vehicle with uncompromising levels of performance, handling and road-holding, yet who appreciate ease of use and comfort. The result was a thoroughly modern concept designed in the finest Ferrari tradition, combining state-of-the-art engineering, styling and aerodynamic efficiency. A car that has broken production car speed records, covering 100 km (62 miles) at an average speed of 304.1 km/h, (188.88 mph) and 296.168 km/h (183.955 miles) in one hour.


	\| home [ Back To Galleries - Ferrari Collection - Home Main ] 550 Maranello Click on a thumbnail to enlarge! The 550 Maranello is Ferrari's answer to those who believed the performance of a front-engined V12 car could not beat that of a mid-engined sports car. The successor to the F512M, the 550 Maranello gave decisive proof of its superior ability, as well as day-to-day practicality. The engineering brief was extremely demanding. Ferrari had to design and build a car for those customers who look for a technologically advanced vehicle with uncompromising levels of performance, handling and road-holding, yet who appreciate ease of use and comfort. The result was a thoroughly modern concept designed in the finest Ferrari tradition, combining state-of-the-art engineering, styling and aerodynamic efficiency. A car that has broken production car speed records, covering 100 km (62 miles) at an average speed of 304.1 km/h, (188.88 mph) and 296.168 km/h (183.955 miles) in one hour. [ Links - Facts - About Me - What is a Supercar? - Stat Central - E-mail Me ]