Not Your Father’s 550 Maranello – The 2002 Ferrari 550 Maranello Barchetta Pininfarina
Ferrari introduced the 550 Maranello Barchetta Pininfarina in late 2001 to regain its grip on the Convertible market. There are 2 trim levels for the 550 Maranello in 2002: . With two doors and spacious seating for two, the rear-wheel drive 550 Maranello makes a statement. There is plenty of competition in the Convertible market, including strong offerings from Kia.
2002 Ferrari 550 Maranello Barchetta Pininfarina Specs
Standard equipment in the 550 Maranello for 2001 and 2002 includes the 5.5 liter engine by Ferrari, weighing in at 12 cylinders and fourty eight valves. A 6-speed Standard Transaxle puts the power of the engine to the pavement. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the 550 Maranello.
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 front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The 550 Maranello uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by coil front springs and coil in the rear.
Statistics
The 550 Maranello is 176.30 inches long, 75.70 inches wide, and 48.60 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 102.30 inches. It is able to seat 2 comfortably.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $160,724 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 Convertible.
The standard warranty period for the 550 Maranello is 24 months, or Unlimited miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the convertible market.
Fuel Efficiency
The 550 Maranello Barchetta Pininfarina 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 Barchetta Pininfarina 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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1/43 BBR FERRARI 550 MARANELLO 2002 "PRODRIVE" BG242 |  |
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1997-2002 Ferrari 550 Maranello K&N Air Filter 332816 | |
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