Description
One of only 457 RHD 550 Maranellos produced worldwide and one of less than 40 cars delivered with the factory 'FHP'
Prepared for Concours, this particular 550M is undoubtedly one of the very finest Ferraris available today
Great Specification -
Rosso Corsa
Crema Interior
Daytona Seats
Quilted Leather rear shelf and headlining
Ceramic Scuderia Shields
Factory 18"Modular Speedline Wheels as per 550 Barchetta... (can be changed for the standard 5 Spoke light weight wheels)
Fiorano handling package which comprised of all the goodies found on the World Speed Record Cars -
10mm lower suspension
Stiffer Springs
Cross Drilled Brakes
RS-4-4 brake pads
Red Brake Callipers
Thicker Anti Roll Bar
Re-mapped steering and suspension software
Provenance -
25/ 01/ 2000 Supplied New by Maranello to a Mr David Miller
14/ 08/ 2001 @ 2016miles Serviced by Maranello
19/ 08/ 2002 @ 4348miles Serviced by Maranello
04/ 04/ 2003 @ 5628miles Serviced by Maranello and supplied to a Mr Alan Johnson, Berkshire
11/ 05/ 2004 @ 10047miles Serviced by Maranello
05/ 07/ 2005 @ 12380miles Serviced by Dick Lovett
31/ 07/ 2006 @ 15206miles Serviced by Dick Lovett and supplied to a Mr James Dean, Chester
14/ 08/ 2007 @ 20300miles Serviced by Dick Lovett
05/ 11/ 2008 @ 24203miles Serviced by AE Perf
18/ 08/ 2011 @ 28795miles Serviced by Foskers and supplied to a Mr Mike Corby, Sussex
31/ 03/ 2012 @ 30300miles - Dry Storage
24/ 11/ 2015 @ 30395miles Purchased by a Mr Andrew Bailey and Serviced by Kent High Performance Ferrari. Mr Bailey spent the next 18 months preparing the car with Concours eventing in mind.
01/ 11/ 2017 - @ 30, 600miles - Dry Storage
17/ 10/ 2021 @ 30665miles Serviced by Meridien
Meticulously prepared in every detail. The paintwork is glasslike, the entire body of this vehicle has been detailed and then protected in a clear 'self-healing' protective film. No expense spared
Immaculate condition
A bit of history -
Brainchild of Luca Cordero di Montezemolo who set out to produce the ultimate, useable, balanced 'Super Tourer'
Unveiled in 1996, Ferrari surprised the motoring world with a return to the classic front engine, V12 / 2 seat configuration for their flagship model, a format not seen since the 365 GTB/ 4 'Daytona'.
Lapping Ferraris Fiorano test track more than 3 seconds faster than the mighty mid-engine F512M (which it was replacing) - the 550 Maranello was an instant success with the critics.
Performance -
Power came from a magnificent Tipo F133 DOHC 5. 5 litre 65' V12 boasting 4 valve heads, Mahle forged pistons, Titanium rods, Bosch Motronic M5. 2 system and a Variable 'back pressure' exhaust (as seen in the F50 hyper car)
485 bhp @ 7900 rpm
419 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm
199 mph Top Speed
4. 4 seconds 0 - 62 mph
Handling and drive -
With a lightweight Pininfarina all aluminium body over a tubular chassis (designated Tipo F133 AB) the 550 weighed in at 1690 kg. Positioning of the gearbox and massive 114litre fuel tank provided perfect 50 : 50 weight distribution. Suspension - independent double wishbone, co-axial springs, gas filled telescopic dampers (electronically adjustable). With high speed stability in mind Ferrari allegedly spent some 5000 hours in the wind tunnel with the 550. Advanced underbody aerodynamics supplying balanced down force over each axle. The reward for all these efforts demonstrated with their World Speed Record where they managed to cover 100km at an average speed of 188. 88 mph!
In 2004, EVO magazine brought together the ten greatest drivers’ cars of the previous decade. These included the Lotus Elise 135, BMW M3, Honda NSX-R, Pagani Zonda C12S and two generations of Porsche’s 911 GT3. Judged best of them all? The 550 Maranello. ‘There’s never been a supercar that’s so exploitable and rounded in its abilities’ was the conclusion.
See website for more photos and a walk around video westsussexspecialistcars. co. uk (wsscars. com)
