First Impressions of the Ferrari 550 Maranello for 2002
The 2002 550 Maranello is an important vehicle to Ferrari for the coupe market segment. The Base is a member of a series of two trim levels for the 550 Maranello which include Base and Barchetta Pininfarina. The two-door car with its rear-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Ferrari. There is strong competition from vehicles from Kia.
Stop and Go
The 550 Maranello Base is equipped with a Ferrari 5.5 liter twelve -cylinder engine that utilizes 48 valves. The engine is mated to a Ferrari 6-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Ferrari.
Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The 550 Maranello comes equipped with power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The car uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.
Statistics
The dimensions of the 550 Maranello Base are 75.70 inches wide by 176.30 inches long. It sits 48.60 inches off the ground. It seats a standard two passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 102.30 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.
The listed retail price in 2002 (MSRP) was $160,724, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-low price. This price is in line with the industry average price for a two-door Coupe.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 2002 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 25.10 gallons.
The 550 Maranello Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of eleven in-city driving and sixteen when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was within normal parameters.
Parting Shots
There are several reasons why the Ferrari 550 Maranello Base sold well in 2002. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Ferrari, specifically a 550 Maranello.
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