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Ferrari 550 Maranello

(1996 model)

Brief specs of 1996 Ferrari 550 Maranello

2-door 2-seater fixed-head coupé, petrol (gasoline) 12-cylinder 48-valve V engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 5474 cm3 / 334.0 cu in / 334.0 cu in, 361.7 kW / 485.0 hp / 485.0 hp @ 7000 rpm / 7000 rpm / 7000 rpm, 568.0 N·m / 418.9 lb·ft / 418.9 lb·ft @ 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm, manual 6-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 320 km/h / 199 mph / 199 mph top speed

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)FerrariIssued from1996
Model550 MaranelloIssued until
Serie550Number made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerFerrariCountryIT

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typefixed-head coupéNumber of seats2
Bodywork designerPininfarinaCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)4670 l / 164.92 cu ft / 164.92 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4550 mm / 179.1 in / 179.1 inTotal (curb) weight1690 kg / 3726 lb / 3726 lb
Width1935 mm / 76.2 in / 76.2 inDry weight
Height1277 mm / 50.3 in / 50.3 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2500 mm / 98.4 in / 98.4 inGross (max.) weight
Track front1633 mm / 64.3 in / 64.3 inTowing weight
Track rear1585 mm / 62.4 in / 62.4 inWeight distribution (front)50.0 % / 50.0 % / 50.0 %
Ground clearanceFuel capacity114 l / 25.1 UK gal / 30.1 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.82  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)0.33Frontal area (A)2.10 m2 / 22.6 sq ft / 22.6 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)0.69 m2 / 7.5 sq ft / 7.5 sq ft (est.)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)17.2 kW / 23.1 hp / 23.1 hp (est.)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders12
Engine TypeV engine (V12)Total number of valves48
Engine ManufacturerFerrariValves per cylinder4
Engine constructionBore88.0 mm / 3.46 in / 3.46 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke75.0 mm / 2.95 in / 2.95 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio1.17
Fuel supplyESPFiEngine displacement5474 cm3 / 334.0 cu in / 334.0 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity456.17 cm3/cylinder / 27.837 cu in/cylinder / 27.837 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Compression ratio10.8 : 1
SumpMax. output power361.7 kW / 485.0 hp / 485.0 hp at 7000 rpm / 7000 rpm / 7000 rpm
AspirationnaturalMax. torque568.0 N·m / 418.9 lb·ft / 418.9 lb·ft at 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMaximum rpm
IntercoolernoMax. net output (power at the wheels)142.3 kW / 190.8 hp / 190.8 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output66.1 kW/l / 1.452 bhp/cu in / 1.452 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converteryesSpecific torque103.8 N·m/l / 0.91 lb·ft/cu in / 0.91 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears6
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.76
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed320 km/h / 199 mph / 199 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)4.60 s / 4.60 s / 4.60 sPower-to-weight ratio287.0 kW/ton / 217.4 bhp/ton / 217.4 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)10.10 s / 10.10 s / 10.10 sFuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
Standing ¼mile time12.90 s / 12.90 s / 12.90 s (top 114 km/h / 71 mph / 71 mph)Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time22.60 s / 22.60 s / 22.60 s CO2 emissions530 g/km / 853 g/mi / 853 g/mi
  Range

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
Steeringrack & pinion VPASSteering details
Turns lock-to-lock2.1Turning circle12.0 m / 39.4 ft / 39.4 ft
Suspension frontIndependent, Double wishbones, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB)Suspension rearIndependent, Double wishbones, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB)
Wheels front8.5J x 18Wheels rear10.5J x 18
Tyres front255/40 ZR 18Tyres rear295/35 ZR 18
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes rearventilated disc
Brake diameter front330 mm / 13.0 in / 13.0 inBrake diameter rear310 mm / 12.2 in / 12.2 in
Brakes detailsservo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Ferrari 550 Maranello

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