Overview Released in June 2002, the Ferrari 575M was initially available as a two-door coupe (the 575M Maranello). Manufactured in Maranello, Italy, the 575M was powered by a 5.7-litre V12 petrol engine that was mated to either a conventional six-speed manual or an electro-hydraulic semi-automatic ‘F1’ transmission which had fully automatic and manual modes and […]
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Review: Ferrari F141 599 Fiorano (2006-12)
Overview Released in July 2006, the Ferrari F141 599 Fiorano was a high-performance, two-seat coupe. Manufactured in Maranello, Italy, the rear-wheel drive 599 GTB Fiorano was powered by a 6.0-litre V12 petrol engine that was mated to either a six-speed automatic or ‘F1 Supershift’ sequential manual transmission (the latter controlled via steering wheel gearshift paddles). […]
Review: Ferrari F142 458 (2010-15)
Overview Released in June 2010, the Ferrari F142 458 was initially available as a two-seat coupe (the 458 Italia), with a two-seat convertible (the 458 Spider) following in 2012. Manufactured in Maranello, Italy, the rear-wheel drive Ferrari 458 was powered by a 4.5-litre direct-injection V8 petrol engine mated to a seven-speed Getrag dual-clutch transmission controlled […]
Review: Ferrari F142M 488 (2015-19)
Overview Commencing production in 2015, the Ferrari F142M 488 range initially consisted of the 488 GTB coupe, with the 488 Spider to follow. Manufactured in Maranello, Italy, the rear-wheel drive Ferrari 488 was powered by a 3.9-litre V8 petrol engine that was mated to a seven-speed dual clutch transmission (DCT). F154 V8 engine and performance […]
Review: Ferrari 512 TR (1993-95)
Review: Ferrari 512 TR (1993-95) Overview Released in June 1993, the Ferrari 512 TR was a mid-engined, performance coupe. Manufactured in Maranello, Italy, the rear-wheel drive 512 TR was powered by a 4.9-litre horizontally-opposed (or flat) twelve cylinder engine that was mated to a five-speed manual transmission. Based on the Ferrari Testarossa (produced from 1984 […]
Review: Ferrari F133 550 (1997-02)
Overview Released in September 1997, the Ferrari 550 was initially available as a two-seat coupe (the 550 Maranello), with a limited-run Barchetta convertible following in July 2001. Manufactured in Maranello, Italy, the rear-wheel drive 550 was powered by a 5.5-litre V12 petrol engine that was mated to a six-speed manual transmission. The 5.5-litre V12 petrol […]
Review: Ferrari 456 (1994-98)
Review: Ferrari 456 (1994-98) Overview Released in September 1994, the Ferrari 456 was a grand tourer with two-plus-two seating. Manufactured in Maranello, Italy, the rear-wheel drive 456 was powered by a 5.5-litre V12 petrol engine that was initially available with a six-speed manual transmission (GT variants). From May 1996, however, the 456 was available with […]
Review: Ferrari 456M (1998-04)
Overview Released in October 1998, the Ferrari 456M was a grand tourer with two-plus-two seating. Manufactured in Maranello, Italy, the rear-wheel drive 456M was powered by a 5.5-litre V12 petrol engine that was mated to either six-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission (the GT and GTA variants, respectively). Like the Ferrari 456 , the 5.5-litre […]
Review: Ferrari 348 (1990-94)
Review: Ferrari Mk.I 348 (1990-93) Overview Released in November 1990, the Ferrari Mk.I 348 was a two-seat, mid-engined sports car. Manufactured in Maranello, Italy, the rear-wheel drive 348 was powered by a 3.4-litre V8 engine that was mated to a five-speed manual transmission. The 348 range initially consisted of the TS (targa) variant, with the […]
Review: Ferrari 360 (1999-05)
Review: Ferrari 360 (1999-05) Overview Released in August 1999, the Ferrari 360 was a mid-engined, rear-wheel drive sports car. Manufactured in Maranello, Italy, the 360 was powered by a 3.6-litre V8 petrol engine that was mated to either a six-speed manual or semi-automatic ‘F1’ transmission. Initially available as a two-door Modena coupe, a Spider (convertible) […]