Getting 23 Miles a Gallon: The Ferrari 550 Maranello for 2000
A lot has been said about the Ferrari 550 Maranello for 2000. As Ferrari's entry in the coupe market the 550 Maranello (and in this case specically the Base version) has maintained a solid reputation. The 2-door 550 Maranello is especially appealing to wide market segment, making it a perfect car to help Ferrari as a brand in general.
Performance
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.
Fuel is handled for the 550 Maranello is a Bosch ME-5.2 design, running on gasoline fuel. The gasoline is handled 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.
550 Maranello Base 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 original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was an industry-low price when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-low price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Coupe.
The standard warranty period for the 550 Maranello is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. The warranty also includes a warranty on the drivetrain for 36* months or 50,000* miles respectively. This is standard in the coupe market. Extended warranties are also available through the dealer.
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 subpar.
Conclusion
The 2000 model year was unsuccessful 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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