Ferrari 550 Maranello, 1999
Ferrari 550
Ferrari 550•
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Chassis No.: ZFFZR49A4X0116023
Registration: US Title
Location: Miami, Florida
$307,500 USD | Sold
- Attractive, extremely low-mileage example of Ferrari’s return to front-engine V-12 grand tourers
- Displays just 2,984 miles at the time of cataloguing
- Equipped with the thrilling and highly desirable six-speed gated manual gearbox
- Finished in quintessential Rosso Corsa over beige leather interior with optional quilted luggage shelf
The Ferrari 550 Maranello represented a return to the classic front-engined, two-seat V-12 grand touring blueprint that defined many of the firm’s most iconic models. It was a deliberate and resounding revival of the company’s heritage, seamlessly combining timeless design with contemporary performance and everyday usability.
The model’s naturally aspirated 5.5-liter V-12 produced 478 horsepower and could launch the car from rest to 62 mph in just 4.4 seconds and on to a top speed of 199 mph. Beneath the elegant Pininfarina-penned bodywork lay a sophisticated chassis featuring electronically adjustable suspension, ventilated disc brakes at all four corners, and 18-inch five-spoke alloy wheels. The 550 quickly earned a reputation for exceptional high-speed capability, setting three production car speed records in 1998: 100 kilometers at an average of 304 km/h, 100 miles at 190.2 mph, and one hour at an average of 184 mph—records that would stand until 2002.
Styled by Pininfarina, the 550 Maranello’s restrained yet muscular design and effortless performance consciously echoed Ferrari’s legendary GT cars of the 1950s and 1960s, while benefiting from engineering influenced by the early Michael Schumacher–era Formula 1 program. As a result, the 550 Maranello is widely regarded as one of the most thoroughly engineered and rewarding roadgoing Ferraris of its era.
The example on offer here is especially compelling as it displays just 2,984 miles at the time of cataloguing. It is finished in the iconic shade of Rosso Corsa (322 D.S.) over beige leather upholstery and offers the chance to experience the feel and presence of a fresh 550 Maranello.
Bridging the gap between analog classics such as the 365 GTB/4 Daytona and modern offerings like the 812 Superfast, the 550 delivers visceral analog driving thrills in a platform that remains practical and approachable. Low-mileage, well-preserved examples are increasingly difficult to find, and when combined with its gated-manual transmission, and marque-defining livery, this 550 Maranello represents a compelling opportunity for the discerning enthusiast.
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