Ferrari 550 facts

• The Ferrari 550 Maranello and 550 Barchetta are 2-seat grand tourers built by Ferrari.
• The 550 Maranello was Ferrari's version of the 12-cylinder Berlinetta, with an engine in front and a 21st century style and performance.
• The model number refers to total engine displacement (5.5 litres) and the model name of Maranello refers to the town where the Ferrari headquarters are located.
• The 550 Maranello had a luxurious feel with its interior and roominess.
• The 550 Maranello can accelerate to 60 mph (97 km/h) in 4.2 seconds and can reach 161 kilometres per hour (100 mph) in 9.6 seconds.
• The 550 line was replaced by the Modificata 575 M Maranello in 2002.
• The 5.5 L V12 engine used in the 550 Maranello won the "over 4 liter" class of the International Engine of the Year award for the years 2000 and 2001.
• The engine is a naturally aspirated V12 with 4 valves per cylinder, and dual overhead cams.
• Ferrari introduced a convertible version of the 550 at the Paris Motor Show in 2000. This Barchetta was a true roadster with no real convertible top provided.
• A total of 448 Barchettas were produced, four more than initially planned due to concerns of superstition in the Japanese market.
• The 550 based Ferrari Rossa was introduced at the 2000 Turin Motor Show to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Pininfarina.