Low mileage 2000 Ferrari 550

Vehicle Overview The Maranello needs no excuses: it is right-minded, a return to traditional values, albeit values and standards that tower high above those set by the Daytona when it shuffled off to extinction a quarter of a century ago. With the introduction of the 550 Maranello in 1997, Ferrari returned to its tradition of building front-engined V12 sports cars, resurrecting a line that had remained dormant since the demise of the 365GTB/4 Daytona in 1974.
The heart of any Ferrari is its engine, and the 550 Maranello's 48-valve, 5.5-litre V12 developed 485bhp at 7,000rpm, some 100-or-so horsepower more than the Daytonas. Ferrari had discovered long ago that providing optimum balance in a front-engined sports car necessitated the use of a rear transaxle, and the Maranellos came with six speeds.
The power train was housed in a tubular steel chassis, to which was attached
aluminium coachwork, while the all-independent suspension incorporated dual-mode (normal/sports) damping, switch-selectable by the driver, which was complemented by speed-sensitive power-assisted steering. Styled by Pininfarina like its illustrious Daytona predecessor, the 550 Maranello was similarly proportioned, adopting the classical combination of long bonnet, small cabin and truncated tail. The body's aerodynamics were developed in the wind tunnel, where hours of testing ensured that the minimum of drag was combined with constant downforce regardless of set up, an important consideration in a 200mph road car.
Styling details such as the bonnet air scoop and hot air outlets behind the front
wheelarches recalled the great competizione. Ferraris of the past, in particular the immortal 250GTO, while the tail incorporated Ferrari characteristic twin circular lights. Finished in the highly sought after colour combination of Nero over nero leather interior, this example has a mere 8,640 miles recorded on its odometer. A testament to the recorded mileage, this 550 Maranello is in very good condition throughout and represents a fantastic opportunity to purchase a powerful front-engined V12 Ferrari! Questions about car? Questions about bidding? Questions about reserve? Questions about shipping? Call 732-215-9664. Email-npirthipal@penskeautomotive.com Ask all questions before bidding. $399 Documentation Fee and Motor Vehicle Fees must be paid by winning bidder.