Car Enthusiasts have long waited for the Ferrari 550 Maranello to receive a modern update. And now, thanks to Milan’s Touring Superleggera with the Veloce12, the moment has finally arrived.
Touring conducted an in-depth inspection of every component of the car for the rebuild. The bodywork was redesigned to enhance the 550’s original lines, incorporating more curves. The carbon-fiber body now features a dynamic swell from front to back, with fenders arcing over the front wheels. A bevel runs along the doors while the shoulder line dips at the greenhouse before rising again over the rear fenders.
Most of the transformation is seen in the front, with Touring expanding the lower front intakes into broader channels for better airflow around the front wheels. New, multi-element LED headlights are added that frame a grille that is both wider and taller than the original. The reworked hood scoop is now more prominent, bearing the wordmark of the style house.
The 550 was named the Greatest Driverʼs Car of the past decade in 2004 by Evo. However, it is not just a stunning road car. It also made a name for itself on the race track, having won several races, class championships, and tournaments. This might be why Touring Superleggera only made a few modifications to the 5.5-liter V12 engine, including a new cooling system and other new components. The updated engine produces a final output of 503 horsepower and 419 pound-feet of torque, which is the same torque and only 25 horses more than the original. Moreover, it sprints to 62 mph in 4.4 seconds, just like the original 550.
The Veloce12 also features a custom suspension system, developed in collaboration with the U.K. suspension company Tractive, integrating a multi-axis G-force sensor to control a set of active dampers. Touring equipped the car with a Brembo braking system behind the wheels
with six-pot calipers on 15-inch discs in front and four-pot calipers on 15-inch discs in back. The inside features ergonomically sculpted seats and precision-machined controls.
Touring will only rebuild 30 of the 3,700 550 Maranello examples released by Ferrari from 1996 to 2001. Each Veloce12 costs €690,000 or $761,120 USD plus additional for the donor car and taxes. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in the middle of next year. For more information, visit the Touring Superleggera website.
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