After the days’ of 365GTB/4, Ferrari took a gap of nearly 20 years to introduce a successor in the FR Grand Tourer series. Result of such a long wait had to be a sweet one like 550 Maranello. First two digits in 550 denoted its 5.5L engine while the Maranello was the headquarter town for Ferrari. Product positioning of 550 was quite right and clever too. It was launched with a top speed of 199 miles per hour, just a mile off from 200mph super class. For a road-legal car, top speed beyond 150 mph doesn’t make much sense as people hardly get the chance to redline the speedo. For a road car, more important is the overall performance and comfort. Ferrari 550 Maranello proved it mettle in every single category. This 2-door 2-passanger, GT came out in 1996 and 3083 units left factory till 2001. Base price was quite hefty at $202,000. In 2000, a version of 550 Maranello, the Barchetta (convertible roadster) featuring a soft top was showcased in Paris Motor Show.