Serial number 108536 Engine 44501 82 Built in agreement with Ferrari Aesthetic and mechanical preparation Important racing history Driven by Michael Schumacher Ready to run The quintessence of Ferrari production in the late 1990s, the 550 Maranello production model is the recipient of all of the Italian firm’s cutting-edge expertise. The berlinetta takes its design cues from its big sister, the 365 GTB4 or Daytona: a naturally aspirated V12 engine under the very long bonnet and a cabin that combines sport and luxury. Coupled with a manual gearbox for the most part, the 550 is a masterpiece of engineering and beauty. It was on this elegant base that Hervé Frouin and his team at XL Racing set about building two identical cars in the late 1990s. The approval of the project by Ferrari was long, as the firm from Maranello does not want private teams to create competition cars. The original aluminium bodywork was lightened and grafted with carbon fibre panels, notably on the doors, bonnet and rear trunk, allowing the 550 to lose 400 kilos on the scales. The 5.5L V12 engine, which develops 450 horsepower, is adjusted to produce 130 more at 6,250 rpm, all backed by a Hewland 6-speed manual gearbox, retaining the legendary Ferrari grille. The XL Racing team’s objective is to enter both Ferraris in the FFSA-GT series and in the ALMS (American NOITCELLOC ED SELIBOMOTUA 1202 TELLIUJ 40 EHCNAMID