description
the sultan of brunei, one of the wealthiest man on earth, is a regular customer of prestige car manufacturers, as confirms his own 5000-car collection / pininfarina is one of his favorite suppliers : the italian coachbuilder has created for him a whole set of aston martin and ferrari-based specials / this 550 maranello-based spider is unique and is fitted with right-hand drive and an automatic gearbox (as on most of sultan's cars), and of course a retractable hardtop, which is an unprecedented feature on a prancing horse car

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data

identification	ferrari 550 spider by pininfarina
country	italy
appearances	2002 monaco grand prix
body	2-door 2-seat coupé/convertible / retractable hardtop
designer	pininfarina
engine	front-mounted v12 / 5474 cc / 485 hp @ 7000 rpm / 569 nm @ 5000 rpm / 4 overhead camshafts / 48 valves / electronic injection
transmission	rear-wheel drive / automatic gearbox
suspension	independent wheels + double wishbones + coil springs + stabilizer bar
brakes	power ventilated discs
steering	power rack and pinion
wheels	front : 255/40r18 / rear : 295/35r18
dimensions	wheelbase 250 cm / length 455 cm / width 193.5 cm
performances	unknown
production	1

photo 01 : from the red headed website
photo 02 : supplied by maurice verboven

last updated 16/01/2005