The Ferrari 550 Maranello Base for 2001

Several things can be said about the Ferrari 550 Maranello series: including the polarizing reactions most buyers have towards their car. The twelve -cylinder engine is at the heart of the strong emotions, it is powerful for its class and delivers a large amount of torque.

2001 Ferrari 550 Maranello Base Specs

Standard equipment in the 550 Maranello for 2000 and 2001 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 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.

The fuel system for the 2001 550 Maranello is a Bosch ME-5.2 design, using gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is controlled by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The fuel capacity of the fuel tank is 12 gallons.

Statistics

The dimensions of the 550 Maranello Base are inches wide by inches long. It sits inches off the ground. It seats a standard several adults passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

The standard warranty period for the 550 Maranello is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. There is also a warranty on the powertrain for 36* months or 50,000* miles respectively. This is standard in the coupe market.

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.

MPG Ratings

The 550 Maranello Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of seventeen in-city driving and twenty three when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was within normal parameters.

The vehicle is available in several colors.

Parting Shots

The 2001 model year was very successful for the Ferrari 550 Maranello. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.

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