Vehicle Description
1999 Ferrari 550 Maranello For Sale - V12, 6spd Gated Manual, Nero
Over Nero, Only 10,742 Miles LMC is very proud to offer for sale
this 1999 Ferrari 550 Maranello Named for the displacement of 5.5
liters and its place of birth, the 550 Maranello was designed by
Pininfarina as Ferrari's long-awaited return to a front-engined,
rear-wheel-drive, two-seater configuration. The clean, elegant
lines of its sultry aluminum body, designed by Pininfarina, bely
the aerodynamic complexities that enabled the 550 Maranello to set
multiple speed records. Certain stylistic details recall earlier
Ferrari grand tourers: Twin exhaust air slots behind the front
wheels are reminiscent of those on the 250 GTO and 275 GTB of the
1960s, while quad tail lights evoke the 365 GTB/4 "Daytona." The
5.5-liter V-12 engine was rated to produce 485 horsepower and 420
pound-feet of torque. A six-speed manual was the only transmission
offered. With a wheelbase nearly four inches shorter than that of
the contemporary 456GT, the 550 Maranello's chassis featured a
two-setting electronically variable suspension, ventilated disc
brakes at all four corners, and 18-inch five-spoke wheels. Its
uncompromising performance and superior aerodynamics quickly
quashed any doubts that a front-engine layout might be a
disadvantage relative to mid-engine supercars of the day. Ferrari
claimed 0 to 60 mph in 4.3 seconds and a top speed of 199 mph.
Indeed, the 550 Maranello set three production-car speed records in
1998, covering 100 miles at an average speed of 190.2 mph, 100
kilometers at an average speed of 188.9 mph, and driving one hour
at an average speed of 184 mph. This superb example offered here
for sale was sold through Wide World Cars Inc. in Spring Valley,
New York on May 11th, 1999 . Factory painted in Nero (Black) over a
Nero leather interior, this 550 Maranello sports attractive
features, such as the double gills on each flank, the instantly
recognizable deep bonnet scoop, and the brushed steel six-speed
gear shift fixture with matching race-ready perforated steel
pedals. With 10,742 miles on the odometer, this 550 Maranello is in
exceptional condition with complete service records and a fresh
major service evident of the meticulous care taken by its previous
owners. Included in the sale are tools, car cover, owner's manual,
alarm system, consumer information, hi-fi system and the beautiful
leather pouch . Beautiful to behold and exhilarating to drive, this
Maranello, with its minimal mileage, is exceptional in every way
and deserves serious consideration by the discerning Ferrari
devotee. Additional Details: 1999 FERRARI 550 MARANELLO -
