Ferrari 575M Maranello (2002-06)

When I first spotted this, I couldn't tell if this was either a 550 or 575M that I was seeing; both the 550 and 575M look very similar. One noticeable difference between the two is that the 575M has a more modern, decent-looking front fascia. Under the hood is a 5.7-liter V12 with 508 horsepower and 434 lb-ft of torque. I don't have much else to say about this car, except it's a very nice car and there are less of these on the road than the typical mainstream Ferrari. Also, these are the only two photos I have taken of the Ferrari 575M. In a head-to-head comparison between this and the Lamborghini Murcielago, I'd probably choose the latter.

Finally, this is somewhat off-topic, but it has been confirmed that Ferrari's future lineup will consist of turbocharged V8s and hybridized V12s, if I didn't say it already. The switch to turbocharged V8s began with the new California T, and next in line will be the 458 successor, rumored to be called the M458-T. On the other hand, Ferrari began to utilize hybrid technology in the LaFerrari and plans on doing so with other V12 models, such as the F12 and FF. I'm not entirely satisfied with this even though Ferrari is doing its best to move along with the times and comply with stricter fuel emissions regulations across the globe without sacrificing performance. I think naturally aspirated engines give Ferraris character and tend to sound slightly better than if there were added turbos or electric motors. However, what's great about turbos and electric motors is that they add horsepower and torque while increasing fuel economy. Believe it or not, in general, implementing fuel-saving techniques contributes to the long-term survival of a car company.