General data | |
Year/s of production | 2002 – 2005 |
Presentation | Maranello, 6 February 2002, Presentation F 2002, S/N 126047 and S/N 126982 (F1) Geneva Motor Show, March 2002 |
VIN span | 125370 – |
Number produced | – |
Design | Pininfarina |
Manufactured by | Ferrari S.p.A. |
Technical specifications | |
Chassis | F 133 EB |
Length | 4550 mm |
Width | 1935 mm |
Height | 1277 mm |
Wheelbase | 2500 mm |
Front suspension | Independent wheel suspension, double delta wishbones, coil springs, electronically controlled aluminium gas dampers, adaptive set-up |
Rear suspension | Independent wheel suspension, double a-arms, coil springs, electronically controlled aluminium gas dampers, adaptive set-up |
Front track | 1632 mm |
Rear track | 1586 mm |
Front tyres | 8,5” x 18”, Speedline monolithic magnesium alloy wheels – 5 spokes design – tyre pressure sensors Tyres: Pirelli P Zero 255/40 ZR 18 |
Rear tyres | 10,5” x 18”, Speedline monolithic magnesium alloy wheels – 5 spokes design – tyre pressure sensors Tyres: Pirelli P Zero 295/35 ZR 18 |
Front brakes | Brembo ventilated and drilled disc brakes, 330 mm, Bosch ABS – version 5.3 |
Rear brakes | Brembo ventilated and drilled disc brakes, 310 mm, Bosch ABS – version 5.3 |
Weight | Approx. 1760 kg |
Body material | Aluminium |
Body type | Berlinetta – 2 seats |
Engine | |
Type | F 133 E – front engine |
Number of cylinders | V12 – 65° |
Displacement | 5748 ccm |
Bore and stroke | 89 x 77 mm |
Camshaft | 2 overhead per cylinder bank |
Valves | 4 per cylinder |
Compression ratio | 11:1 |
Ignition | Bosch Motronic M 5.2 |
Lubrication | Dry sump lubrication, approx. 10 litres oil |
Maximum power | 515 hp – 7.250 rpm |
Maximum torque | 588,6 Nm – 5.250 rpm |
Fuel management | Bosch Motronic M 5.2 |
Gearbox | Manual shift 6 speed + rev gearbox or electro-hydraulic ‘F1″ control unit, 40% limited slip differential, transaxle construction, Bosch ASR – version 5.3 |
Performance | |
Top speed | Approx. 325 km/h |
Good to know: 575M Maranello – the new Ferrari GT Maranello, 6th February 2002. The key elements of the new 575M Maranello can be neatly summed up in the model name. In fact, the engine is described by the new numerical code, 575, as this is an abbreviated indication of its capacity, increased from 5500 to 5750 cc, resulting in an increase in both power and torque. The letter M, an abbreviation of ‘modified,’ underlines the fact that changes have been wrought to all areas of the model’s performance. Key amongst these, apart from the engine is the introduction of an F1 type gearbox, first time on a 12 cylinder Ferrari road car. Styling Engine F1 transmission and gearbox Chassis and a new adaptive ride set-up Interior and personalised options Technical specifications Dimensions and weight Overall length 179.13 in. Overall width 76.18 in. Height 50.27 in. Wheelbase 98.43 in. Front track 64.25 in. Rear track 62.44 in. Weight3,815 lbs Fuel capacity 23 gallons (27,7 US gal) The 2002 challenger is presented at Maranello Maranello, 6th February – The new Formula 1 car is called the F2002. At 11am, in the ‘Nuova Meccanica’ pavillion at Ferrari HQ in Maranello, the protagonist of the new Formula 1 season was given its official baptism. Shareholders, sponsors, dealers, journalists and, of course, the team behind the creation of the car gathered together as the star of the day was revealed on a rotating spot-lit podium.The event opened with an address from Antonio Ghini, Director of Communication and Brand Management, who presented the first video of the 575M Maranello, the latest conception from the Prancing Horse’s stable. And at the wheel of a brand new 575 the Scuderia’s official drivers, Michael Schumacher and Rubens Barrichello, made their entrance. The team’s test drivers, Luca Badoer and Luciano Burti, were not able to attend due to their commitments at today’s test at the Mugello circuit.Jean Todt then mounted the podium to welcome the drivers and invited them to lift the red sheet and reveal the real protagonist of the day, the F2002. Jean Todt was the first to address the guests: “Our strength is not due to our successes but to our failures which have made us stronger,” said the Managing Director of Sport, “and it is with this spirit that we prepare ourselves for the challenge of the 2002 season, knowing that our competitors will be stronger than ever. We have all the elements we need to progress but we must work hard to ensure nothing is taken for granted. I am very proud of this team, it’s a winning team. Now we have to see if this new chassis is not only beautiful but is also a good race car,” concluded Todt with a smile. In line with the traditional design team speeches, Ross Brawn, Rory Byrne and Paolo Martinelli, then presented in italian the principal technical characteristics of the new Ferrari.Naturally, the Cavallino drivers also expressed their feelings and hopes for the coming season. Rubens Barrichello spoke first: “I will give and do everything I can to bring this car to victory,” the Brazilian driver declared before handing the microphone to the World Champions, Michael Schumacher: “I am happy to be here”, exclaimed the German driver. “The motivation and objectives are the same: we want to be World Champion again. There is nothing better than winning with Ferrari and I will do everything possible so that we can continue winning together.” The presentation concluded with a speech from the President of Ferrari, Luca di Montezemolo, who thanked at length all those responsible for the new car, from its closest collaborators to the sponsors and shareholders. Paolo Fresco, President of FIAT and Paolo Cantarella, FIAT Managing Director, were also present.“Like always this is a very important moment,” President Montezemolo declared. “There are many new things this year, lots of innovations, but there are also many things that we have preserved. We are aware that we have reached the top but we are still hungry for victory. We must and will remain concentrated and humble, knowing that the competition will be difficult. But all the same we set out to win.” A ‘double’ presentation for the new 575M Maranello Maranello, 2 March 2002 – A double rendezvous on Tuesday, March 5th for the international launch of the 575M Maranello, the new Ferrari GT: in coincidence with the press conference by the President of Ferrari and Maserati, Luca di Montezemolo (taking place at 12,00 by the Ferrari booth at the Geneva Motor Show), a 575M will be also displayed in the ‘Galleria Ferrari’ museum in Maranello.From Tuesday 5th and for the full month of March, visitors from all over the world will find a ‘Rosso Corsa’-red 575M Maranello on the 1st floor of the Galleria Ferrari, the level entirely dedicated to technological innovation.Through this double presence, international but local at a time, Ferrari wishes to offer all fans and Ferrari enthusiasts the opportunity of having a more direct contact with the new 12-cylinder and all its major technological innovation. Ferrari at the Geneva Motor Show Geneva, 5 march 2002 ‘ The Ferrari Group is participating in the Geneva 72nd International Motor Show in a particularly positive moment for the Company. Just two days have passed since the beginning of the new F1 season – which promises to be even more interesting than the last one due to the presence of new, highly competitive teams – and Ferrari has started the year after a very successful 2001 with the introduction of new models and the announcement of a series of important communications.The year that has just passed was another record year for the Ferrari group, both in the racing and in the commercial and customer services sectors.The third consecutive Constructors’ World Title, together with the second Drivers’ Title, has again confirmed that Ferrari is capable, year after year, of maintaining its top position in F1 through its continual investment in technology and its team work. Thanks to the dedication of a strong dynamic team, once again Ferrari has achieved excellent results in a competitive environment that sees the world’s top manufacturers pitted against each other. A F1 season in which Ferrari has not only shown its superiority over two great rivals such as McLaren and Williams, but also its distinctly human side, with the feeling of deep loss it shared with the American population for the tragic events of September 11th which was manifest in the decision to race at Monza with unbranded cars with black nose cones.The success on the track was mirrored by significant progress in the commercial sector. Ferrari reached a new record in terms of sales to end customers (over 4,150 cars were delivered, with record sales for the year of 1,200 in the USA alone) and a further increase in its portfolio of orders. The preliminary 2001 financial figures show a very positive trend, with Group sales in excess of 1 billion Euros (893.3 in 2000) and a consolidated operating income of about 60 million Euros (45.6 in 2000).2001 marked another important record with the 550 Barchetta Pinifarina limited series: for the first time in the company’s history, a new model was designed, produced and delivered to its 448 clients within one year. Orders for the Barchetta had been received well before the start of production. This important achievement not only confirms Ferrari’s traditional know-how in the limited series segment, but also underlines the Company’s ability to constantly optimise the productive process based on a simple, dynamic and highly technological structure.Technological innovation is indeed the key to the Group’s success, and this success would not be possible without the continuous cooperation between Ferrari and its excellent technical partners worldwide. In order to officially acknowledge the commitment of Ferrari’s partners to supporting racing and GT production activities, the company announced the first edition of the ‘Podio Ferrari’ Award for Technological Innovation in 2001 which was won by Bridgestone and Brembo. The second prize-giving ceremony is due to be held in Maranello in the near future.2001 has also been marked by important organisational changes: Amedeo Felisa was appointed General Manager of the ‘Gestione Granturismo’ Department (road car production), and Jean Todt was appointed General Manager of the ‘Gestione Sportiva’ Department (all racing activities), joining the Board of Directors. This will guarantee an even more direct relationship between the racing and GT production activities, a crucial link for the continuous technological transfer from F1 to the road cars. A new Clients’ Racing Department, managed by Jean Todt, was created for the purpose of managing all non-F1 racing activities for both Ferrari and Maserati.The company’s increasing presence on the Internet, with the Ferrari (www.ferrariworld.com) and Maserati (www.maserati.com) websites, and with the recent launch of the new site dedicated to Ferrari owners (www.owners.ferrari.com), underlines Ferrari’s desrire to provide a new kind of service to customers and fans in addition to the more traditional technical, insurance and financial assistance services. The ‘Pilota Ferrari’ driving courses, taken by an increasing number of clients world-wide, the new product range offered by the Licensing & Merchandising Department, together with the new Ferrari Store to be opened soon in Maranello, are just a few moer examples of how the Group aims at excellence in all its areas of activity.In addition to this, a special International Exhibition will be held in Tokyo from April 25th to July 15th at the Contemporary Art Museum: ‘Ferrari and Maserati, Arte Dinamica’ will allow visitors from all over the world to see classic cars and the present-day production cars in a dramatic setting, especially created to underline their artistic value as well as their technological and performance characteristics.Finally, 2001 saw continual progress in ambitious projects aimed at continually improving the Group’s production facilities. The completion of the new Engine Manufacturing plant in Maranello and the construction of the new Maserati factory facilities in Modena are prime examples of the ongoing innovation process that is driving the Group towards the future. Ferrari 575M Maranello Styling 575M Maranello – Technical specifications Dimensions and weight Overall length 179.13 in. Overall width 76.18 in. Height 50.27 in. Wheelbase 98.43 in. Front track 64.25 in. Rear track 62.44 in. Weight3,815 lbs Fuel capacity 23 gallons (27,7 US gal) Two-tone 456M GT ‘Scaglietti’ Ferrari in Switzerland Ferrari Challenge ‘ Trofeo Pirelli 2002 Ferrari Club Switzerland 575M Maranello and Maserati Coupe most beautiful in the World for Automobilia Maranello, 14th November 2002- This week in Milan, the International Jury of ‘Automobilia’ met to study the forty cars selected to compete in various categories. The Jury was presided over by Bruno Alfieri and was made up of people from the world of art and design, including Gillo Dorfles, Heinz Mack and Bruno Sacco and representatives from Italy, France, Great Britain, Germany, United States and Peru. They selected winners of the 2002 ‘Most Beautiful Car in the World’ prize.The category for sports cars was won by the Ferrari 575M Maranello which scored 16 points, as well as recording the greatest number of votes for overall favourite. In second place came the Maserati Coupe on 10 points.It is an important decision for the Ferrari group, confirming the two marques efforts in terms of technical innovation and style, achieved in close collaboration with the major exponents of Italian design and style around the world: Pininfarina in the case of the Ferrari 575M Maranello and Giugiaro for the Maserati Coupe.The prizegiving ceremony will take place in Milan next March. Best of the Best Sports Cars: 575M Maranello 16 March 2003 – Robb Report, the US luxury lifestyle magazine, has named the Ferrari 575M Maranello as winner of the ‘Sports Cars’ category in its 15th annual ‘Best of the Best’ special issue, which will hit newsstands on May 22.Culminating a year’s search for the luxury world’s most extraordinary products and services, ‘Best of the Best’ features the premium-quality automobiles, boats, jewels, vacations, wines, spirits, cigars, fashion and other lavish items.The Ferrari 575M Maranello has earned the honours enjoying ‘an exclusivity usually reserved for treasures from past eras.’ According to Robb Report Editor-at-Large Paul Dean, the 575M Maranello extends Ferrari’s legacy ‘a length or two ahead of any contemporary sports car reared for speed and exhilaration.’ Recognized in the ‘Best Sports Car’ category were the BMW Alpina Roadster, Dodge Viper SRT-10 and Porsche 911 Targa. The 575M Maranello voted car of the year by Forbes, USA Maranello, 17 September 2003′ First again! The exclusive bi-monthly ‘Forbes FYI’ has chosen the 575M Maranello as ‘car of the year 2003’. In the opinion of the magazine, ‘though it isn’t Ferrari’s new car this year, the 575 is the very essence of the sporty drive’. The noted magazine from overseas clearly states the ‘it is not possible to find a better car’. Particular attention was paid to the V12 515bhp engine, which, once the pedal is pressed, gives ‘such an intense and thrilling response that would be literally shocking if it wasn’t for the fact that the car really is entertaining to drive.What makes the Ferrari 575M unique in the combination of unique elegance and exuberent, sporty performance. Forbes particularly appreciated the version with racing seats that make the driver feel that at the wheel he is ‘Schumacher in the making’. Ferrari at the 74° Geneva International Motor Show Geneva, 2nd March 2004 – The 2004 Geneva Motor Show will be an exciting one for Ferrari with several unveilings. In addition to the European launch of the new all-aluminium 12-cylinder 2+2, Stand 1053 in Hall 1 will also be hosting the world previews of the new GTC Handling pack for the 575M Maranello, and the new Challenge Stradale-inspired personalisation options for the 360 Modena and Spider.The GTC Handling pack for the 575M is also the first to offer carbon-ceramic brake discs, already adopted on the Enzo and the Challenge Stradale, for a front-engined Ferrari, and represents a further evolution in the strong personality of the Maranello. As is clear from its name, which refers to the transfer of the handling characteristics of the version used in the FIA-GT Championship to the road-going model, the GTC Handling option offers an even more thrilling driving experience, thanks to its new track-derived components. Apart from the effectiveness of the new brakes developed in collaboration with Brembo, this is a further development of the Fiorano handling package (special springs and anti-roll bars, lowered ride height, upgraded power steering), with additional advances in electronic suspension control. The new personalisation option also includes an exhaust system with an even deeper, characteristic rumble, newly designed exhausts, coloured brake callipers featuring the ‘Brembo Carbon Ceramic’ logo, and modular 19″ wheels fitted with special Pirelli P Zero Corsa tyres (255/35 ZR19 front and 305/30 ZR 19 rear). This combination of advanced new components offers drivers even headier performance from an already firm favourite with devotees of the Maranello 12-cylinders.With regard to the 360 Modena and Spider, Ferrari is also using the Geneva Show to unveil a new Racing exhaust and carbon kit (specifically on the 360 Spider), developed to offer customers yet another personalisation choice. Both components are derived from the Prancing Horse’s experience with the Challenge Stradale.These road-going model-oriented innovations are being unveiled at Geneva in the same week as the 2004 Formula 1 season gets underway in Melbourne, Australia. The Ferrari Marlboro team comes to the grid this season as the holder of the Constructors’ World title (2003 brought Ferrari’s 13th championship title and the fifth in succession), and with Michael Schumacher as the reigning Drivers’ World Champion for the sixth time in his career, the fourth in succession with Ferrari. Showcased on January 26th at Maranello, the F2004 will be defending the colours of the Scuderia from the very first race of the season. Once again, it will be in the capable hands of Michael Schumacher and Rubens Barrichello, supported by Luca Badoer, Ferrari’s official test-driver for the seventh consecutive year. Over 5,000 kilometres of tests went into the development of the new single-seater in February alone in the run-up to a Championship that promises to be very thrilling indeed, with almost all of the world’s leading constructors vying to snatch Ferrari’s crown.2004 promises to be a particularly important year for the Ferrari Maserati Group as a whole, in terms of its new sales presence in the Russian market and its growing position in the Chinese one. Both Prancing Horse and Trident models will be racing through Sweden, Finland and the cities of St Petersburg and Moscow in the third week of March as part of a 10,000-mile rally through north-east Europe in very difficult driving conditions, while June 5th will see the official opening of the new showroom in Shanghai. The move into Russia brings to 46 the number of world markets in which Ferrari operates directly, via a strong network of over 200 dealers. This highlights the specific yet constant growth of the marque’s presence across the world, a fact that has gone hand in hand with the astonishing track victories and impressive sales records it has delivered over the last decade.Ferrari is also extending its activities in the Licensing and Merchandising sector with the opening of the new Ferrari Store in Rome and the Ferrari Shop at Malpensa Airport, Milan, in late March-early April. The opening of these two new sales outlets comes in the wake of the success of the Ferrari Store in Maranello and the Ferrari Shop at Bologna’s Marconi Airport, and is part of the plan announced two years ago by President Luca di Montezemolo to open Ferrari Stores and Shops in the world’s leading capital cities and airports. Ferrari also recently signed a series of major agreements which will further enhance its quality partnerships in the development of products under licence for the main market segments. The agreements range from those with well established partners such as Mattel, Electronic Arts, Tod’s, Girard-Perregaux and Fila, to more recent additions such as Olympus, Lego, Montegrappa and Acer.The Ferrari Maserati Group expects to close the 2003 business year with a consolidated turnover of approximately 1,260 million Euros, with an increase of 4% over the previous year. However, its operating profit is expected to drop somewhat as a result of changes in exchange rate with the dollar and significant investments made in developing the Maserati range. |