Ferrari · Italy
Ferrari 400 Superamerica Series I
1959–1962Three-view archive
Exterior and cockpit.
Museum record
The first 400 Superamerica replaced the formidable Lampredi engine with a sophisticated four-liter Colombo V12 while preserving Ferrari’s tradition of building an exceptionally fast, bespoke flagship for its most privileged clients.
- Engine
- 4.0-liter Tipo 163 Colombo V12
- Power
- 340 hp at 7,000 rpm
- Top speed
- Approximately 165 mph
- Production
- 25
Why it matters
Introduced in 1959, the 400 Superamerica Series I used a compact 2,420 mm chassis and Ferrari’s new 3,967 cc Tipo 163 V12, producing approximately 340 hp through a four-speed gearbox with overdrive. Early cars were individually styled, including Gianni Agnelli’s unique coupé, before Pinin Farina’s low, flowing Coupé Aerodinamica established the model’s best-known form in 1960. Four-wheel disc brakes and a claimed 165 mph placed it at the summit of contemporary grand touring. Only 25 Series I cars were built across all body styles.
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