2000 FERRARI 550    


 

      Specifications    

Car type    Prototype Body design    
Year    2000 Engine design    
Make     Engine type    
Model    550 Sperimentale Built by    
Colour ext/int     Total built    1
Serial number     Built in period    xx/xxx/xxxx

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  xx/xxx/xxxx
Launch date  
and place   		 xx/xxx/xxxx at .......... Price    
Building date    xx/xxx/xxxx Version    Prototype
 Engine  Dimensions
Nr. of cylinders     Length    mm
Arrangement    V in .. degrees, Boxer, Line Width    mm
Bore    mm Height    mm
Stroke    mm Wheelbase    mm
Unitary and  
total capacity   		 cc
 cc		 Track front  
Track rear   		 mm
 mm
Position     Wheels make  
and type   		 
Cilinder block   and head     Wheel size front  
Wheel size rear   		 
 
Compression   ratio    ... : 1 Tyres make  
and type   		 
Max power   output    bhp at ... rpm Tyre size front  
Tyre size rear   		 
 
Spec. power  
per liter   		 bhp/liter Empty weight  
Kerb weight   		 kg
 kg
Spec. weight  
per bhp   		 kg/bhp Maximum  
weight   		 kg
Max torque    Nm at ... rpm Engine weight    kg
Max revs  
(red  line)   		 ... rpm Fuel tank    liters
Timing gear    ... valves per cilinder
 S/DOHC		 Fuel tank   placement    
Fuel feed     Weight distr.  
front / rear   		 ... % / ... %
Lubrication        
Ignition        
 Electrical   system        
Cooling system        
Sparkplugs        
Transmission Body and chassis
Wheeldrive     Body frame    
Clutch     Chassis type    
Gearbox     Number of seats    
Differential     Suspension front    
1st gear ratio    ... : 1 Suspension rear    
2nd gear ratio    ... : 1 Brakes front    
3rd gear ratio    ... : 1 Brake size front    mm
4th gear ratio    ... : 1 Brakes rear    
5th gear ratio    ... : 1 Brake size rear    mm
6th gear ratio    ... : 1 Steering    
7th gear ratio    ... : 1 Hand drive    l/r
Reverse gear   ratio    ... : 1    
Final drive  
ratio   		 ... : 1    
     Performance    
0-60 mph    ... seconds 0-100 kph    ... seconds
0-100 mph    ... seconds 0-200 kph    ... seconds
1/4 mile    ... seconds 0-1000m    ... seconds
1 mile    ... seconds Fuel   consumption   overall    ... liters/100km
top speed    kph    
     Features    

Car features  

 

Options  

 
     Car history    

 Date

 Occurance

 

 
     Race history    
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Type of   championship     Driver(s)    
Event     Car number    
Date(s) event    xx/xxx/xxxx

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  xx/xxx/xxxx Previous races  
& results   		 
Circuit     Sponsors    
Race result     Other suppliers    
     Comments    

Back in 2000, the 550 Maranello was a good test bed for new engineering ideas. The example presented here was an experimental model called Sperimentale that had a number of unique features that were possible improvements for its successor, the 575M.

The most dramatic of all these changes was a side mounted exhaust that not only provided a much more distinct exhaust note, but payed homage to past race cars which donned the similar setups. To provide the necessary room for the exhaust system, the whole car needed to be lengthened which increased weight. However, the resulting 2700mm wheelbase allowed for more cross members and a 10% increase in rigidity.

The Sperimentale's body was extended at the cowl, leaving a gap between the engine compartment and front firewall. This meant the front end was much longer, with modified hood and front fenders.

Extra air intakes were included on the new sills that helped drop fuel temperatures and send air to the transaxle cooler.

Inside, a new pedal arrangement and telescopic steering wheel were tested to try and remove the need for a heavy adjustable seat. Each pedal included individual adjustment, the same setup you might find on a racing car.
 
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