The 550 Maranello is Ferrari's front-engine V12 grand touring coupe from the late 90s to the early 2000s. Its successor, the 575M Maranello, looks very similar but has noticeable differences. The 550 Maranello's V12 produces 480 horsepower and 419 lb-ft of torque, launching from 0 to 60 mph in 4.2 seconds and capable of a top speed of 199 mph. It is the last Prancing Horse to offer only a manual transmission, explaining its recent appreciation in value and increased appeal among collectors. Ferrari also made an open-top variant of the 550 known as the 550 Barchetta, producing much fewer examples than the standard 550 Maranello. Although the 550 Maranello looks best in Ferrari's signature Rosso Corsa, the light blue shade on the example featured here suits the 550 very well. Despite not having the status and appeal of more exclusive exotics, the 550 Maranello is one of the coolest supercars of its era.
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Ferrari 550 Maranello
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