Facts about the 1997 Ferrari 550 Maranello Base
Ferrari has been blessed with many award-winning designs, including the Ferrari 550 Maranello of 1997. There are one trim levels to the 550 Maranello, including Base. The Base version is one of the more popular options. Like in 1996 the popular 5.5 liter has made this a popular choice for coupe buyers across the country.
Ferrari 550 Maranello Engine Specs
The restyled 550 Maranello Base is equipped with a Ferrari 5.5-liter 12-cylinder engine that utilizes a total of 48 valves. The engine is paired with a Ferrari 6-speed transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Ferrari.
The fuel system for the 1997 550 Maranello is a traditional Bosch ME-5.2, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 12 gallons.
The 550 Maranello uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.
Vehicle Statistics
The dimensions of the 550 Maranello Base are inches wide by inches long. It sits a comfortable inches off the ground. It seats a standard several adults passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.
The listed retail price in 1997 (MSRP) was an industry-average price, with an invoice cost of an industry-average price. This price is above average of the industry average price for a two-door Coupe.
There is a 50,000* mile, 60* month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 50,000*/36* miles/months. This is normal for this price range.
Fuel Efficiency
The 550 Maranello Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of seventeen in-city driving and twenty three when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green car, this was exceptional.
We Think...
The 1997 model year was telling year for the Ferrari 550 Maranello. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..
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