Hi all, Just wondering what the differences were between model years of the 575 (2002-2006). Thanks, dsd
Both 2004 & 2005 (USA) models can be distinguished by their chrome grills, "575M" trunk badge and the "50 year" Ferrari flag on the ash tray.
Thanks, I am starting to poke my nose in the 575 F1 market and have noticed a wide price difference between the years. I was wondering if there were any substanative differences to merit a price premium? Besides a 2005 being newer than a 2002 Thanks, dsd
I think someone noted there are very few 2005 575M's, maybe only 50 built? They were changing the production line over the the SA I believe. 2004 could almost be considered the last real 575 year.
The 2004 cars have most problems ironed out including better F1 shifting of F1 transmission. The handling pack is a must - even if you have to retro fit it. Best, K
Before I bought mine (with the FHP) my dealer told me it was hugely expensive to retro-fit, said he'd looked into it on a previous car they had bought in because they couldn't seem to sell it.
Is this the GTC Handling Package or the Fioranno HC (sp?)? What does it give you? Does this give you ceramic brakes? Aren't they very expensive to replace? I am not a track rat and I drove a stock 2003 F1 and I loved it. I really like big GT cars Thanks, dsd
You can get the GTC handling package without the ceramic brakes. Instead, do the Fiorano brake upgrade. This is the optimal configuration without going too wild. If you are tracking the car, even more aggressive brakes would be fine. I had my car for a few weeks before retrofitting. The difference is absolutely amazing. The stock car tends to roll a bit and can lurch an dive under rapid acceleration and deceleration. The GTC package reduces these handling problems and I would say it makes the car about as stiff as a 360 modena. This is quite an achievement for a heavy car. I also have a 430 so I can say the modified 575 is not that stiff. What you will like about the car with these modifications is that it makes the car quite sporty. With normal road use, I cannot travel much faster in my 430 than my 575. I do not track my cars. And for long distances, I would always choose the 575. Yes, it will cost some money. Possibly $10K - $14K to retrofit and recalibrate properly. So, it is not a choice for everyone. But consider that a new 599 (see other threads) are approaching $500K with a premium, you can be all said and done with a wonderful 12 cyclinder for $200K. Sounds like a bargain? Good luck, K
The HGTC pack can not be retro fitted to a 575, Only the factory can do this, and this was only available as a new car option. It was a $30k option at the time and only 439 cars were fitted with it world wide. My guess is you have had the FHP (Fiorano Handling Pack) fitted, which for $10-14k you quote is about right if the ECU chip was swapped too? Carbon Ceramic barkes can be fitted by any Ferrari MD. Argento
Sorry - not true! You can get the GTC - read the specs and determine for yourself. It seems the dealers across the pond are less compliant with upgrading cars than those in the US. If you are in the US, you will be in luck. The added cost for the GTC package comes from the ceramic brakes which you do not need. In any event...these replies are geting boring. K
I have read the specifications, several times....I have also double checked with the factory and they insist you are not able to buy the HGTC package from any MD. You maybe right about US Dealers doing something by themselves and calling it a GTC pack?, but it's not an official Ferrari recognized program. Why the boring comment? Argento
More like 16 or 17.....39.8% of all Ferrari production ends up in the US, There is no bigger market. Argento
