Ferrari 400 Registry

History

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Ferrari 365 GT4 2+2

Ferrari 365 GT4 2+2

Introduced in 1972 as the 365 GT4 2+2 and eventually evolved into the 400 and 400i. The 365 had a top speed of 155mph with 0-60 taking just a little over 6 seconds. The interior was lavishly appointed with rich leather, fine wood and higher end carpet. The 365 GT4 2+2 was launched October 1972 at the Paris Car Show. When the GT4 production ended in late 1976, 521 had been completed (plus three prototypes), 134 of which were right-hand drive.

Engine:
Front longitudinal 60° V12, light alloy cylinder block and head
Bore & Stroke:
81 x 71 mm
Unitary and Total Displacement:
365.86/4,390.35 cc
Compression Ratio:
8.8:1
Max. Power Output:
340 bhp at 6,800 rpm; 70 bhp/litre
Timing Gear:
2 valves per cylinder, twin overhead camshafts per cylinder bank
Fuel Feed:
6 Weber 38 DCOE carburettors
Ignition:
Single plug, coil
Transmission:
Dry single-plate clutch, 5-speed gearbox + reverse
Chassis:
Tubular
Front Suspension:
Independent, double wishbones, coil springs
Rear Suspension:
Independent, double wishbones, coil springs
Brakes:
Ventilated discs
Steering:
 
Cooling System:
1 front radiator
Length:
4810 mm
Width:
1796 mm
Height:
1310 mm
Wheelbase and Front/ Rear Track:
2,700/1,470/1,500 mm
Dry Weight:
1,500 kg
Tyres:
215x70-15
Fuel Tank:
 
Top Speed:
245 km/h

Ferrari 400GT, 400i

Engine:
Front longitudinal 60° V12, light alloy cylinder block and head
Bore & Stroke:
81 x 78 mm
Unitary and Total Displacement:
401.93/4,823.16 cc
Compression Ratio:
8.8:1
Max. Power Output:
340 bhp at 7,700 rpm; 70 bhp/litre
Timing Gear:
2 valves per cylinder, twin overhead camshafts per cylinder bank
Fuel Feed:
6 Weber 38 DCOE carburettors
Ignition:
Single plug, coil
Transmission:
Dry single-plate clutch, 5-speed gearbox + reverse or 3-speed automatic, limited-slip differential
Chassis:
Tubular
Front Suspension:
Independent, double wishbones, coil springs
Rear Suspension:
Independent, double wishbones, coil springs
Brakes:
Ventilated discs, servo assist.
Steering:
Recirculating ball
Cooling System:
1 front radiator
Length:
 
Width:
 
Height:
 
Wheelbase and Front/ Rear Track:
2,700/1,470/1,500 mm
Dry Weight:
1,700 kg
Tyres:
215-70 VR 15
Fuel Tank:
120 litres
Top Speed:
240 km/h
Variant:
400 AUTOMATIC - GT i (1979)
Ferrari 400GT, 400i

The Ferrari 400 was the first Ferrari to be offered for sale to the public with the option of an automatic gearbox. The 400 wasn't legal for sale in the USA without certain EPA and DOT modifications so those that were imported quickly pressed the $100,000 mark. The automatic transmission was a three-speed GM ‘Turbo-Hydramatic’ gearbox that was also used by Rolls Royce and Jaguar was welcomed to cheers and jeers. A conventional five speed manual was also available. The car was launched during October 1976 at the Paris Car Show, the 400 was an immediate success, despite some misguided outrage over its automatic transmission option. Regardless, nearly two in every three 400's were automatics. Production ending in mid 1979 after the completion of 147 GTs (including 44 right-hand drive) and 355 Automatics.

By mid 1979, Ferrari were ready to release a fuel-injected 400 that could more easily be modified to meet North American emissions legislation that had officially kept its predecessors out of the US market. A Bosch fuel injection system was fitted in favor of the six webers resulting in a smoother ride. The top speed dropped below 150mph while 0-60 took about eight seconds. The 400i's were another commercial success for Ferrari and produced 422 GTs (including 32 right-hand drive) and 883 Auto's (including 171 RHD) during six years of production.

Ferrari 412

Ferrari 412

The 412 produced a top speed of 155mph with 0-60 mph taking under seven seconds. The optional GM three-speed automatic or in-house five speed manual was still available. Slight changes between the 400i and 412 were the bumpers were color coded to the bodywork and clear indicator lenses fitted. The back panel above the bumper of the car that had been black in the past also became the same color as the rest of the body. Launched during March 1985 at the Geneva Car Show the 412 was a fitting end for a long-running and very successful model. Production was discontinued in 1989 after only 576 were produced.

Engine:
Front longitudinal 60° V12, light alloy cylinder block and head
Bore & Stroke:
82 x 78 mm
Unitary and Total Displacement:
411.92/4,943.04 cc
Compression Ratio:
9.6:1
Max. Power Output:
340 bhp at 6,000 rpm; 68 bhp/litre
Timing Gear:
2 valves per cylinder, twin overhead camshafts per cylinder bank
Fuel Feed:
Bosch K-Jetronic mechanical injection
Ignition:
Marelli Microplex electronic
Transmission:
Borg & Beck dry twin-plate clutch, GM automatic, or mechanical 5-speed gearbox + reverse on request, ZF limited-slip differential
Chassis:
Tubular
Front Suspension:
Independent, double wishbones, coil springs
Rear Suspension:
Independent, double wishbones, coil springs, self-leveling rear dampers
Brakes:
Ventilated discs, servo assist, ABS
Steering:
Rack and pinion
Cooling System:
1 front radiator
Length:
4810 mm
Width:
1798 mm
Height:
1314 mm
Wheelbase and Front/ Rear Track:
2,700/1,480/1,500 mm
Dry Weight:
1,810 kg
Tyres:
Michelin 240-55 VR 415 TRX
Fuel Tank:
116 litres
Top Speed:
250 km/h (manual gearbox) 245 km/h (automatic gearbox)

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