Ferrari 400 Superamerica

Vehicle Overview

The Ferrari 400 Superamerica was produced in two series between 1960 and 1964, tit was one of those flagship models created in response to customer demand. It was the first Ferrari car whose name did not originate from the unit displacement, i.e. the volume of the individual cylinders, but from the total displacement, which was in fact around 4000 cm³. The wheelbase was originally 2420 mm, later increased to 2600 mm to provide more space in the passenger compartment. A big, 4-litre V12, with loads of power and massive torque, sober yet luxurious interior, firm suspension settings that didn’t compromise on comfort, and a gearbox with overdrive. The cars were all bodied by Pininfarina and included cabriolet, a speciale version for Agnelli, as well as the famous, one-off Superfast models: II, III and IV.