2005 Ferrari 575M Superamerica

The Pininfarina-designed Ferrari 575M Superamerica combines Ferrari 12-cylinder berlinetta performance with a highly original, innovative take on the convertible concept.

The Ferrari 575M Superamerica is the first production car to adopt an innovative rotating roof movement in combination with electrochromic technology developed exclusively for glass surfaces of these dimensions, with Saint Gobain.

The Fioravanti-patented rotating roof concept allows the Ferrari 575M Superamerica driver to electrically drop the top in 10 seconds flat, making it the world's fastest convertible berlinetta (320 km/h top speed).

Derived from the Ferrari 575M Maranello, the Superamerica is available with either an F1-style or manual gearbox. Its big 12-cylinder engine has been boosted to deliver 540 hp too. The new car can also be fitted with the GTC Handling package which offers Ferrari's very latest high-tech features including carbon ceramic brakes.

The Ferrari 575M Superamerica's unusual electric roof has been dubbed Revocromico to highlight the unique combination of its rearward rotation movement and electrochromic technology. It has a carbon-fibre structure and the boot capacity remains unchanged whether the roof is open or closed too. The glass rear window also acts as a highly effective wind deflector when the roof is open.

The use of electrochromic glass means that the driver can completely control the level of light entering the cockpit. There are five tint levels available and the glass can go from dark to light in under a minute, at the touch of a button.

Ferrari 575M Superamerica Technical Specifications

DimensionsLength: 4,550 mmWidth: 1,935 mmHeight: 1,277 mmWheelbase: 2,500 mmFront track: 1,632 mmRear track: 1,586 mmEngine Cylinders: V12Bore x stroke: 89 mm x 77 mmUnit displacement: 479 ccTotal displacement: 5,748 ccCompression ratio: 11:1Maximum power: 397 kW (540 hp) @ 7,250 rpmMaximum torque: 588.6 Nm (433,8 lb ft) @ 5,250 rpmPerformanceMaximum speed: 320 km/h