The first specimens of the Ferrari 400 Superamerica, produced between 1960 and 1962, used a short chassis with a wheelbase of 2,420 mm. Subsequently, it was decided to modify the chassis and expand the wheelbase to 2,600 mm. The main objective was to improve the stability of the vehicle, since with a V12 of 340 hp exceeded 275 km/h of final speed.
The engine used in Series I and II was the same 60º V12 designed by Colombo. With a displacement of 3.967 cm3, compression ratio of 9 to 1 and three Weber 46 DCF/3 carburetors the 400 Superamerica had a power of 340 hp. With such an engine, this colossus accelerated from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.5 seconds and reached a top speed of 275 kilometers per hour.
The Ferrari 400 Superamerica Series II was presented at the London Motor Show in September 1962. It had the longest chassis offering a more comfortable interior and the same overall design. Production of Series II began in 1962 and ended in 1964.
The total production of the Ferrari 400 Superamerica reached 22 units. Eighteen copies were conceived as “Coupe Aerodinamico”, while the remaining four were convertible.
Rear wheel drive
Power: 340 hp at 7,000 rpm
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