Ferrari 575M Maranello F1-Auction Lot, 2003
Ferrari 575M
Ferrari 575M•
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Chassis No.: ZFFBT55C000133208
Engine No.: 76201
Not Sold
- Transmission: Automatic
- Body Colour: Black
A UK-supplied, right-hand drive car in gleaming Nero with the F1 gearbox and Fiorano handling pack. Tastefully specified in Nero Daytona Metallic paintwork and Nero Hide with contrasting red stitching and red carpets throughout. Detailed history folder. Original book pack, stamped service book, supporting invoices, spare keys, tool kit and MOTs. Stunning example of the fast and comfortable 575 incorporating the latest F1 technology of the period. Registration Number 575 FFM is included within the sale. In 1996, Ferrari introduced the 550 Maranello in a bid to revive their fabled line of grand tourers and it quickly proved to be an overwhelming success.
Six years later, in 2002, the 575M Maranello appeared bringing with it a host of healthy updates adding additional potency to an already incredible car. Increasing the displacement of the V-12 by 250 cubic centimetres to 5748 cc, resulted in 508bhp and 434lb/ft of torque, 0-60 in 4.2 seconds and an advertised top speed of 202 mph. The front end was slightly revised with new headlights, a redesigned air intake and front spoiler, and the weight distribution was improved to 50/50. A choice of six-speed transmissions was available - a conventional manual gearbox and, for the first time on a Ferrari V12, Magneti Marelli's semi-automatic (electro-hydraulic manual) 'F1' gearbox.
Further mechanical improvements included bigger brakes and an adaptive suspension set-up (the four independent suspension units are also controlled by the gearbox, to minimise pitch throughout the 200-milliseconds gear shift time). Inside, the interior was modernised and refreshed with an updated dashboard, trim and steering wheel. Only 158 575Ms were delivered to the UK with the F1 gearbox and 64 with the manual box making a UK-supplied example still rather an exclusive car to own. This 2003 Ferrari 575M F1 in UK, right-hand drive specification was ordered through Maranello Egham.
Options ticked included Nero Daytona Metallic paintwork (black), Nero Hide with contrasting red stitching, F1 paddle-shift transmission, the Fiorano handling pack, Scuderia Ferrari wing shields, full leather parcel shelf and red carpets throughout. The car is accompanied by its original owners manual, tool kit, spare keys, Ferrari battery trickle-charger, and book packs including the service book which is stamped up-to-date with the last visit to a Ferrari main agent dated 31st May 2019 at 18,410 miles. The history folder is thick with supporting invoices and past MOT Certificates verifying the current odometer reading.
On offer from a knowledgeable private Ferrari collector who has owned it since 2017, this lovely car is in outstanding condition. Factory finished in a very stylish colour combination, with sensible mileage and a comprehensive service record, this is a great opportunity to acquire a usable and versatile Ferrari GT offered at an appealing guide that could well turn out to be a rather shrewd investment. Forming part of A Sale of Ferraris in association with Ferrari Owners' Club of Great Britain, the buyer of this lot will be entitled to one years free membership with Ferrari Owners Club of Great Britain.
