Impressions of the Ferrari 575 M Maranello for 2004
The 2004 575 M Maranello is an important vehicle to Ferrari for the coupe market segment. The Base is a member of a series of one trim levels for the 575 M Maranello which include Base. The two-door car with its rear-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Ferrari. There is strong competition from vehicles from Lexus.
Engine Performance
The restyled 575 M Maranello Base is equipped with a Ferrari 5.7-liter 12-cylinder engine that utilizes a total of 48 valves. The engine is paired with a Ferrari 6-speed transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Ferrari.
The 575 M Maranello uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.
575 M Maranello Base Statistics
102.30 of wheelbase allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers. It sits a comfortable 47.70 inches off the ground. It seats a standard two passengers, with 2 doors. The dimensions of the 575 M Maranello Base are 176.30 inches long by 75.60 inches wide.
Cost is always a factor when looking at a car. The Ferrari 575 M Maranello lists at $176,075 when new. The dealer cost on the car was an industry-low price. This price was in line with the industry standard price for a 2-door coupe.
Fuel Efficiency
For the 2004 575 M Maranello, the fuel delivery system is a electronic Bosch Motronic, using gasoline for fuel. A fuel-injected MFI configuration. The gas tank holds 25.10 gallons.
The 575 M Maranello Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of eleven in-city driving and sixteen when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green car, this was subpar.
In Summary
The 2004 model year was unsuccessful for the Ferrari 575 M Maranello. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..