Performance Review: Ferrari 575 M Fiorano - [2002]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Ferrari 575 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Ferrari 575 M Fiorano is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2002. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2002 Ferrari Enzo 6.0 V12 and the 2002 Pagani Zonda C12 S 7.3.This particular Ferrari 575 has a 5748cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 12 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V12's includes the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Spider 6.5 V12

The 575 shares its Petrol V12 engine configuration with the likes of the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Spider 6.5 V12 and the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Coupe 6.5 V12. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the 575's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1730 kgs (3813 lbs) this makes the Ferrari 575 M Fiorano in the same weight category as the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 5.0 V8 or the give or take 50kg.

The Ferrari 575 shares the same bhp with the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (500 bhp)

In terms of power the 5748cc 48V V12 engine produces 508 bhp (378 kW) @ 7250 rpm similar to the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (500 bhp) or the 2023 Porsche Boxster Spyder RS 4.0 982 (493 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V12 throws out 434 lb-ft (588.4 Nm) @ 5250 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (418 lb-ft) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne S 4.0 V8 Turbo (443 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Ferrari 575 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2017 Mercedes SL Class 65 AMG Cabriolet 6.0 V12 (318.4 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Ferrari 575.

The Ferrari 575 has a Power to weight ratio of 293.6 bhp per ton and 250.8 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2002 575 competing with the 2017 Mercedes SL Class 65 AMG Cabriolet 6.0 V12 (318.4 bhp per ton) or the 2012 Mercedes SL Class 65 AMG V12 (318.4 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Ferrari 575 generating around 250.8 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2015 Audi A7 RS7 4.0 V8 Turbo Sportback (275.8 lb-ft per ton) or the 2022 BMW 8 Series M850i xDrive 4.4 V8 Turbo G15 (275.8 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 4.20 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 4.3 secs, this made the Ferrari 575 M Fiorano as fast as the 2022 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 (4.20 secs) the 2021 BMW 2 Series M240i xDrive 3.0 Turbo G42 (4.20 secs) the 2020 Lotus Elise Sport 220 1.8 Supercharged (4.20 secs) the or the 2020 Maserati Ghibli Trofeo 3.8 V8 Twin Turbo (4.20 secs). This Ferrari 575 M Fiorano is also faster than the 2023 Lotus Eletre 603 bhp (4.30 secs) the 2023 Lotus Emira First Edition i4 2.0 Turbo (4.30 secs) the 2022 BMW Z4 M40i 3.0 Turbo (4.30 secs) the and the 2022 Lotus Eletre S 603 bhp (4.30 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 575 and the 2008 Audi A4 S4 3.0 V6

When talking about the performance of the Ferrari 575 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 12.26 secs @ 111.5 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2008 Audi A4 S4 3.0 V6 (12.21 secs), the 2004 Mercedes SLK Class 55 AMG (12.23 secs), and the 1997 Porsche 911 Carrera 996 (12.23 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2002 version of the Ferrari 575 M Fiorano has a maximum speed of 202mph.

Top Speed of the 2002 575 equals the 2005 Pagani Zonda F (214 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2002 Ferrari 575 M Fiorano then how about the 2005 Pagani Zonda F (214 mph), the 2006 Ascari A10 5.0 V8 (215 mph), or the 2017 Ford GT 3.5 V6 Bi-Turbo (216 mph).

Related Links:

2002 575 Rivals List.

A Brief History of Ferrari

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