Verdict
A
← Ferrari 550 Maranello · 1996-2001 · Mk1
Ferrari 550 Maranello Mk1
Headline trim: 5.5 V12 NA — 485 bhp, 0-62 in 4.3s.
BHP
485 bhp
0–60
4.3 s
Top speed
199 mph
MPG
12 mpg (US)
Used
$95,000-$254,000
Strengths
- Manual-only gated shifter
- Pininfarina front-engined V12 GT
- Barchetta open-top variant collectible
Weaknesses
- Sticky trim epidemic
- Heavy clutch
- Specialist running costs
Notable tech
- Steel space-frame chassis
- 5.5 V12 NA — 485 bhp
- Gated 6MT only
- RWD
- Adaptive dampers
- Replaced Testarossa-line front-engine
- Barchetta 2000-2001 (448 cars)
- GT2/GT1 race versions via Prodrive
Common issues
- Sticky trim
- Cam variators
- A/C evaporator
- Header tank
- Clutch
Engine derivatives
US-spec trims and engines offered across Mk1's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
550 Maranello
BHP485
Torque569 Nm
0–604.3 s
Top199 mph
MPG (US)12 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT
550 Barchetta
BHP485
Torque569 Nm
0–604.4 s
Top186 mph
MPG (US)12 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT