Ferrari 575M Maranello

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Ferrari 575M Maranello
2005 575M Maranello
Manufacturer: Ferrari
Production: 20022006
Predecessor: Ferrari 550
Successor: Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano
Class: GT car
Body style: Coupe
Engine: 5.7 L V12
Coupe
Production: 2004
Body style: Coupe
Superamerica
Production: 2005
Body style: Coupe
Engine: 540 PS 5.7 L V12

The Ferrari 575M Maranello is a two-seat, two-door, grand tourer sports car built by Ferrari. Launched in 2002, it is essentially an updated Ferrari 550 featuring minor styling changes from Pininfarina. The 575M was replaced by the 599 GTB in the first semester of 2006.

Updates from the 550 include a renewed interior, but with substantial improvements inside, including bigger brake discs, a larger and more powerful engine, a different weight distribution, refined aerodynamics and fluid-dynamics and an adaptive suspension set-up (the four independent suspensions are also controlled by the gearbox, to minimize pitch throughout the 200-milliseconds shift time). Two six-speed transmissions are available, a conventional manual gearbox and, for the first time on a Ferrari V12, Magneti Marelli's semi-automatic (sequential) 'F1' gearbox. The model number refers to the engine's capacity in litres, whilst the 'M' is an abbreviation of 'modificato' or 'modified'.

For 2005, the company developed a new GTC handling package and Superamerica version (a limited run of 559 convertible variants of the coupe), along with upping the power from 515 PS (379 kW) to 540 PS (397 kW). A base-model 575M Maranello costs US$224,640.

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[edit] Specifications

[edit] Engine

  • Configuration: 65° V12
  • Displacement: 5.7 L (5748 cc/350 in³)
  • Maximum power: 540 PS (379 kW) at 7,250 rpm
  • Maximum torque: 588.6 N·m (434 ft·lbf) at 5,250 rpm

[edit] Performance

  • Maximum speed: 325 km/h (202 mph)
  • 0 to 100 km/h : 4.2 seconds
  • 0-400 m: 12.25 seconds
  • 0-1,000 m: 21.9 seconds

All figures are for the semi-automatic gearbox.

[edit] Dimensions

  • Overall length: 4,550 mm (179.13 in)
  • Overall width: 1,930 mm (76.18 in)
  • Height: 1,280 mm (50.27 in)
  • Wheelbase: 2,500 mm (98.43 in)
  • Front track: 1,632 mm (64.25 in)
  • Rear track: 1,637 mm (62.44 in)
  • Curb weight: 1730 kg (3,815 lb)
  • Fuel capacity: 105 L (27.7 US gal)

[edit] GTC handling package

The GTC package includes Ferrari's fourth ceramic composite brake system (the first 3 being featured on the Challenge Stradale, F430 and Enzo) as well as a more performance-tuned suspension system, low-restriction exhaust system, and unique 19 in wheels. The new brakes are based on the company's Formula One technology. They use 15.7 in discs with six-piston calipers in front and 14.2 in discs with four-piston calipers in the rear. The package is priced at US$23,500.

[edit] Superamerica

Ferrari Superamerica at the 2006 Melbourne International Motor Show
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Ferrari Superamerica at the 2006 Melbourne International Motor Show

The Ferrari Superamerica is an innovative convertible Berlinetta version of the 575M Maranello. There were only 559 built, making it one of the most exclusive cars ever built. This awkward number is following Enzo Ferrari's philosophy that there should always be one less car available than what the market is demanding. It features an electrochromic glass panel roof which rotates 180° (both are production car firsts); at the rear to lay flat over the boot. Power output is up to 540 hp, and the GTC handling package is also available making this one of the world's fastest convertible berlinetta with a top speed of 199 mph.

[edit] 575 GTZ

A one-off special 575M was built by Zagato for Japanese Ferrari collector, Yoshiyuki Hayashi and announced at the 2006 Geneva Motor Show.[1] Designed to recall the 250GTZ and commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 250 range, the GTZ was officially endorsed by Ferrari and includes Zagato's trademark double-bubble roofline and two-tone paint.

[edit] In Film

The film Bad Boys 2 had many scenes with a 575 Maranello, encluding a famous car chase scene.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Hey Jealousy: Japanese Collector Nabs Zagato Ferrari Special. Edmunds.com. Retrieved on April 14, 2006.
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