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Ferrari 550 Maranello (1996 – 2002) Review

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Ferrari 550 Maranello (1996 – 2002) Verdict

5/5

+Wonderful front-engined Ferrari with massive performance and a symphony playing under the bonnet.

-Gated gearchange not as quick as the performance.

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Model History

January 0001

Fabulous front-engined coupe with all of 485bhp from its 5.5 litre V12. 0-60 in 4.1 seconds, a top speed of 199mph. Reaches 170mph with indecent ease and easily capable of lapping the Millbrook 2-mile bowl at 180. Remarkably unflustered and docile in traffic. Feels immensely strong.

What to watch out for

01-01-0001:

Accident damage. Stolen imports. If there is anything strange or unexplained about the car, trust your gut feelings and walk away.

Make sure recall work carried out.