The 550 Maranello is one of several Ferrari front-engine V12 GT vehicles. Its production run lasted from 1996 to 2001, succeeding the Testarossa and preceding the 575M Maranello. The V12 in the 550 displaces 5.5 liters and makes 478 horsepower and 419 lb-ft of torque. It launches from 0 to 60 mph in 4.4 seconds and claims a top speed of 199 mph. Every 550 model is paired to a six-speed manual gearbox. The 550 is also the last V12 Prancing Horse to come standard with a stick shift. Unlike many exotics of the late 1990s and early 2000s, the 550 Maranello contains an interior adorned with carbon fiber straight from Ferrari. For those who are rather unfamiliar with Ferrari, Maranello refers to the city where the brand's factory and headquarters are located. A typical used 550 Maranello sells for around $170k. In short, the Ferrari 550 Maranello is a truly wonderful car. Although it may appear more subtle than most Ferraris, I still get excited every time I see a 550 Maranello in person because of its significance to the automotive world.
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