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Ferrari 550
| Ferrari 550 Maranello, Barchetta | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer: | Ferrari |
| Class: | front-engined coupe |
| Production: | 1996 — 2001 |
| Predecessor: | Ferrari F512M |
| Sucessor: | Ferrari 575M Maranello |
| Body Styles: | Coupe Barchetta |
| Engines: | 5.5 L V12 |
| This article is part of the automobile series. | |
The Ferrari 550 Maranello and 550 Barchetta were 2-seat Gran Turismo automobiles. Introduced in 1996, the 550 was an upmarket front-engined V12 coupe of the kind not seen since the Daytona. It shared its platform and 5.5 L (5474 cc) engine with the 2+2 456 (Engine Code: F133) but was positioned as the company's highest-end model. The demise that same year of the F512M left the company with only the exotic F50 and V8 F355 as mid-engined models.
Ferrari introduced a convertible version of the 550 at the Paris Motor Show in 2000. This Barchetta was a true roadster with no real convertible top provided. The 550 was replaced by the Modificata Ferrari 575M Maranello in 2002.
Awards
The 5.5 L V12 engine won the "over 4 liter" class of the International Engine of the Year award for 2000 and 2001.
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