It's pretty impressive how much of a step up the 550 was despite being front engined. Not to mention 3.2 seconds faster on the Fiorano despite being 200kg heavier. Insane!!
Ferrari 550 Maranello vs Ferrari 512 M
| Category | Ferrari 512 M | 550 Maranello |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 4.9 l B12 | 5.5 l V12 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 440 / 434 | 486 / 479 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 500 / 369 | 568 / 419 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1557 / 3433 | 1724 / 3801 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 283 / 279 | 282 / 278 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Ferrari 512 M | 550 Maranello |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 60 kph | 3.0 s | 2.3 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.9 s | 3.5 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.7 s | 4.4 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 6.5 s | 6.0 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 10.2 s | 9.6 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 13.0 s | 11.6 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 15.7 s | 14.2 s |
| 1000 m | 23.2 s | 22.6 s @ 148.0 kph |
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 5.6 s | 4.3 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 5.6 s | 5.5 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 5.6 s | 5.5 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 8.2 s | 7.1 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 10.8 s | 10.4 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 10.2 s | 9.4 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.1 s @ 94.4 mph | 8.9 s @ 95.7 mph |
General performance
| Category | Ferrari 512 M | 550 Maranello |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 315 kph (196 mph) | 320 kph (199 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.63 g (6 m/s²) | 0.68 g (7 m/s²) |
| 36m slalom | 126.8 kph (78.8 mph) | 121.0 kph (75.2 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 10.0 l/100 km (24 mpg US / 28 UK) | 12.4 l/100 km (19 mpg US / 23 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 37 m (121 ft) | 38 m (123 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Ferrari 512 M | 550 Maranello |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 0 | 0 |
| Straight line speed | 84 | 100 |
| Overall | 84 | 100 |
Verdict
550 Maranello is the fastest by considerable margin.
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