A new 620-hp 599GTB will soon replace the Maranello, which until then continues in Superamerica convertible guise. It's really more like a Targa, in which the glass roof panel rotates backwards to rest on the rear deck between a pair of flying buttresses. The Superamerica is propelled by a 5.75-litre Ferrari V12 engine, which makes 533 horsepower. Transmission on this classic front-engine, rear-drive supercar is a six-speed in either conventional manual or F1-type automatically shifted forms. Base suspension is softer than on the old 550 version, but there's a hard-core handling package for those who want it.
Gorgeous, well made, and did we mention fast?
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| FERRARI 575M Maranello Superamerica |
| PRICE |
$400,000 (est.) |
| VEHICLE |
2-dr. 2-pass. conv. RWD |
| |
| STANDARD EQUIPMENT |
| Engine |
5.7 V12 DOHC |
| HP |
533 @ 7250 |
| Torque (lb-ft) |
434 @ 5250 |
| Trans. |
6M |
| Brakes |
Disc-Disc |
| Tires |
(f) 255/35ZR19 (r) 305/30ZR19 |
| |
| SPECIFICATIONS - mm (in.) |
| WB |
2500 (98.4) |
| L |
4549 (179.1) |
| W |
1935 (76.2) |
| H |
1278 (50.3) |
| Curb Weight - kg (lb.) |
1792 (3950) |
| Cargo Capacity - L (ft3) |
185 (6.5) |
| Fuel Tank - L (gal.) |
105 (23.1) |
| Fuel Grade |
Prem |
| |
| CONSUMPTION - L/100 km (mpg) |
City 23.5 (10) Hwy 14.7 (16) |
| |
| SAFETY |
| ABS |
(f/r) std |
| Side Airbags |
none |
| TCS |
std |
| |
| POPULAR OPTIONS |
| Trans. |
6SM |
| A/C |
std |
| Cruise |
std |
| Sunroof |
N.A. |
| CD |
std |
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