Rare Ferrari 575M Maranello Joins DFW Car & Toy Museum Collection
A pristine 2002 Ferrari 575M Maranello with just 15,000 miles has been added to the Ron Sturgeon Collection, showcasing an iconic example of Ferrari's grand touring engineering and performance.
A remarkable 2002 Ferrari 575M Maranello has found a new home at the DFW Car & Toy Museum, offering automotive enthusiasts a rare glimpse into Ferrari's engineering prowess from the early 2000s. The vehicle, finished in Ferrari's signature red, represents a pinnacle of grand touring performance with its 5.7-liter V12 engine delivering 508 horsepower.
The acquisition highlights the museum's commitment to preserving automotive history, featuring a vehicle that embodies the perfect blend of raw power and sophisticated design. With just 15,000 miles on the odometer, this 575M is a near-pristine example of Ferrari's front-engine, rear-wheel-drive philosophy.
Equipped with advanced technologies for its time, including a Skyhook suspension system, F1 sequential transaxle, and adaptive dampers, the car represents a significant moment in automotive engineering. Its specifications include a quad-cam V12 engine, yellow-finished brake calipers, and a meticulously designed interior featuring a 220-mph speedometer and column-mounted shift paddles.
The museum's acquisition provides automotive enthusiasts and casual visitors an opportunity to examine a high-performance vehicle that represents a critical era in Ferrari's design and engineering history. By displaying such a well-preserved example, the DFW Car & Toy Museum offers insights into the technological and design innovations of early 2000s supercar manufacturing.