- Powerful 5.7-litre V12 engine
- F1 transmission provides gast gearshifts
- Surprisingly comfortable ride
- Standard dynamics not so sharp and body rolls when cornering (hence the optional Fiorano handling package)
- V12 engine lacks typical Ferrari exhaust note
- High maintenance costs
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 was controlled by steering wheel gearshift paddles.
The 5.7-litre V12 petrol engine had double overhead camshafts (per cylinder bank), four valves per cylinder, dry-sump lubrication and a compression ratio of 11.0:1. The 575M Maranello could accelerate from rest to 100 km/h in 4.2 seconds (4.25 seconds with the manual transmission) and had a top speed of 325 km/h.
Compared to the Ferrari 550 , the 575M Maranello was the same length (4550 mm), width (1935 mm) and height (1277 mm); wheelbase length was also unchanged at 2500 mm. The 575M had independent suspension front and rear with double wishbones, coil springs, anti-roll bars and electronically-controlled dampers which provided independently controlled damping for each wheel and included two selectable modes: ‘Comfort’ and ‘Sport’.
2005 Ferrari 575M Superamerica convertible
In October 2005, the more powerful 575M Superamerica convertible variant was released and offered solely with the F1 transmission. The 575M Superamerica featured a power-operated, electrochromic glass panel roof (‘Revocromico’) which could rotate rearward to sit on top of the boot in less than 10 seconds; the electrochromic glass also enabled the driver to select from five different tint levels.
| Body | Variant | Years | Engine | Trans. | Peak power | Peak torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coupe | Maranello | 2002-06 | 5.7-litre petrol V12 | 6sp man., 6sp semi-auto |
379 kW at 7250 rpm | 589 Nm at 5250 rpm |
| Convertible | Superamerica | 2005-06 | 5.7-litre petrol V12 | 6sp man. | 397 kW at 7250 rpm | 589 Nm at 5250 rpm |
Safety equipment
Standard safety equipment included for the Ferrari 575M dual front airbags, ABS and traction control.
The 575M had 330 mm ventilated front and 310 mm rear disc brakes; the 575M was also fitted with a limited slip rear differential.
Features
Standard features for the Ferrari 575M included 18-inch alloy wheels with 255/40 ZR18 front and 295/35 ZR18 rear tyres, a six speaker sound system, climate control air conditioning, six-way power adjustable front seats, leather upholstery, cruise control, low-beam xenon headlights with washers, front fog lights, remote central locking, power windows and mirrors, a tilt adjustable steering wheel, driver’s seat memory settings, tyre pressure sensors and an immobiliser.
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