Verdict
A
GT · Italy · 1996-2001
Ferrari 550 Maranello
Ferrari 550 Maranello — spec data and generation history.
Years
1996-2001
Generations
1
Segment
GT
Pininfarina-styled front-engined V12 GT that replaced the mid-engined Testarossa-line — Ferrari's return to the front-engine V12 layout that defined the Daytona. 5.5 V12 NA, 485 bhp, gated 6-speed manual only, two-seat Coupe. Barchetta open-top variant 2000-2001 (448 cars). Race-spec 550 GT2/GT1 versions raced at Le Mans through Prodrive. The benchmark hand-built front-engined Ferrari GT — values steadily climbing as the last fully analogue Maranello V12. The Manual-only purity is the appeal.
Generations
Click any generation for the full deep dive
1996-2001
Mk1
→
5.5 V12 NA — 485 bhp, 0-62 in 4.3s.
Verdict
A
BHP
485
0–60
4.3 s
Top
199 mph
MPG
12 mpg
Used
$95,000-$254,000
- + Manual-only gated shifter
- + Pininfarina front-engined V12 GT
- − Sticky trim epidemic
- − Heavy clutch
Known issues by generation
Common faults reported on each generation — useful when shopping the used market.
1996-2001 · Mk1
- Sticky interior trim (very common)
- Cam variators
- Air conditioning evaporator failure
- Header tank cracks
- Clutch wear (heavy)
Rivals
Aston Martin DB7 Vantage · Lamborghini Diablo · Bentley Continental T · Ferrari 575M Maranello