The Ferrari 550 Maranello Base for 1998: Improving on 1997
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 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 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.
The listed retail price in 1998 (MSRP) was an industry-low price, with an invoice cost of an industry-low price. This price is above average of the industry average price for a two-door Coupe.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 1998 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 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
There are several reasons why the Ferrari 550 Maranello Base sold well in 1998. 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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Tags: 2-Door, Base, Coupe, Ferrari 550 Maranello, United States market
Hyundai? Really? I don’t see them as competition…
God, I need to sell my 550 Maranello. Nissan makes a cheaper coupe that I’m looking at.
Cool car, I love it.