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Ferrari 550

2003 would be the best year for the cars, as Prodrive won the GTS class at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, took second in the GTS class championship in the American Le Mans Series with four wins, and Scuderia Italia won the FIA GT championship with eight wins.

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The 550 GT made one of its final appearances at the 2003 24 Hours of Le Mans.

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Following the success of the 550-GTS, Ferrari would adapt the 575M for racing and offer it as a customer car for privateers.

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The model number refers to total engine displacement (5.5 litres) and the model name of Maranello refers to the town where the Ferrari headquarters are located.

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