Vehicle Description
SUMMARY
1-owner car that's traveled only 22,301 kilometers / 13,857
miles
Full service completed by Ferrari Maserati of Atlanta in October of
2015
5.7 liter Tipo F133E V12 / 508 horsepower
6-speed manual transmission
Sale includes service records
Tan leather interior / Air conditioning
Adaptive fully independent suspension
Power steering
4-wheel power disc brakes
18-inch alloy wheels
As the spiritual successor to the vaunted Daytona, the 575M
Maranello signaled the true return of a 2-seat Ferrari grand tourer
that featured a front-mount V12 engine. For starters, the 575
received a host of mechanical upgrades, including bigger brakes and
more horsepower. Inside, supple tan leather is at home at the track
or on the street. And, whether planned or the byproduct of rapidly
changing technology, the car also serves as a victory lap for the
last of the manual-shift Ferraris. That final point is very
important, as it substantially boosts the value and desirability of
the model. In fact, 575Ms have recently crossed the auction block
for just under $500K
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Sporting just 22,301 kilometers (13,857 miles), and fully serviced
in October of 2015 by Ferrari Maserati of Atlanta, this
quintessential 575 is a no-compromises icon that backs astounding
performance with impressive luxury. And if you're a discerning
collector who desires a 100% pure driving experience, it presents a
fine opportunity to acquire one of the last row-it-yourself super
cars.
BODYWORK/TRIM
When you pay a quarter-million dollars for a new car, you
definitely get something special. And since the car in question has
been driven less than 14K miles by just one owner, its aesthetics
are still spectacular. One look at its fit and finish reveals lust
worthy Pininfarina bodywork that exhibits virtually no signs of
use. The Rosso Corsa paint - that's how Ferrari spells "bright
red", is archetypal Ferrari bold, featuring a hand-rubbed surface
that's so smooth water probably has a hard time sticking to it. And
glass, rubber and trim is similarly excellent, with a virtually
unmarked chin spoiler serving as an exclamation point to the car's
excellent care.
ENGINE
Essentially an updated 550, the 575M saw a big performance increase
thanks to bigger displacement. Growing from 5,474 cc to 5,748 cc,
and from 485 horsepower to 508 horsepower, the Tipo F133E's speed
is simply astounding. And while a 500 horsepower road car is one
thing, a mill that bellows and shrieks like only a V12 can is
almost life-changing. Many a young man has heard the siren song of
a Ferrari V12 and spent the rest of his life in pursuit of such a
machine. And if you're that man and this is that machine, you'll be
happy to know that this Maranello backs exemplary maintenance with
full service records. Most recently, the car visited Ferrari
Maserati of Atlanta for a full service that included news hoses,
new fluids, new filters, a fresh cam/drive belt and a detailed
inspection that went so far as to recondition some common 'sticky
interior' components. Naturally, the big engine presents as-new,
with gorgeous aluminum castings trimmed in bright red paint. And,
although never raced or abused, this Ferrari has been appropriately
exercised throughout its existence.
DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION
Bottom-side, this 575M is equally spotless and beautifully turned
out, as Ferrari engineers know that artistry matters when crafting
such an exclusive machine. As previously mentioned, the car sticks
with a standard 6-speed manual transmission instead of adopting the
common paddle shifters found on so many of these classics. An
active suspension serves up a comfortable ride under most
conditions, but is also capable of firming up to fully exploit the
car's performance. The exhaust system has been tuned as carefully
as a violin to deliver just the right note. Massive brakes at all
four corners would give many race cars a run for their money. And
everything rolls on simple 5-spoke alloys, which wear two
255/40ZR18 and two 295/35ZR18 Michelin Pilot radials.
INTERIOR
This coupe's Tan leather interior was clearly designed to evoke the
patterned upholstery in the Daytona, but with a 21st century spin.
Every surface in the car is covered with an expensive layer of
natural material, and the hides are so buttery smooth you just
can't resist running your hands over them. There are almost no
signs of wear, again testament to the careful maintenance and use
this car has received, and for the most part every surface is
as-new. The buckets are power adjustable and infinitely
comfortable, without being confining or tight, just right for a
cross-country trip. All gauges are focused around a large
centrally-mounted tachometer. The steering wheel has obviously been
designed by guys who have done this before. Everything works as it
should, including remarkably effective air conditioning. And the
stereo sounds awfully good, although, in reality, nothing can
compare with the soundtrack generated by Ferrari's awesome V12.
OUR SALE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION
Service records
A no-compromises supercar? Absolutely! A car that can knock on the
door of 200 MPH, yet still trundle around town with a ride no more
firm than a Mercedes SL roadster? You bet! Brand new, this Ferrari
stickered for over a quarter-million dollars. Just over 10 years
later, thanks to nostalgia and ever-changing technology, comparable
examples are now crossing premier auction blocks for roughly twice
that. Looking to grab a low-mileage, 1-owner 575M Maranello with a
coveted manual transmission? Here's your chance!