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1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica
Italy
Gasoline
RWD
Convertible
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1959
Make
Ferrari
Model
400
Variant
Superamerica
Body Style
Convertible
Generation
Series I (SWB)
Seats
2
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
4.0 V12 Manual
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
340 hp
Power (kW)
250 kW
Top speed
265 km/h
(165 mph)
Displacement
3,967 cc
Dimensions
Wheelbase
2,420 mm
(95.3 in)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
7,000 rpm
Engine Configuration
Bore
77 mm
(3.0 in)
Stroke
71 mm
(2.8 in)
Compression Ratio
8.8 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Naturally Aspirated
Yes
Synchronization
Timing Chain
Engine Placement
Front
Engine Mount
Longitudinally
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Fuel System
Tri Carburator
Camshaft Type
OHC
Engine Block
Aluminium
Engine Heads
Aluminium
Engine Cooling
Liquid Cooling
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
120 litres
Brakes
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes
Suspensions
Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Anti-roll Bar
Front
Suspension, Front
Independent
Double Wishbone
Suspension, Rear
Dependent
Beam Axle (Live Axle)
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,359 mm
(53.5 in)
Track, Rear
1,350 mm
(53.1 in)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Cabriolet
Chassis Construction
Body-on-Frame (Ladder Frame)
Interior
Steering Wheel
Steering Mechanism
Worm and Sector
Other
Production
Statistics
Production Number (Series)
47
Production Number (Generation)
25
Statistics › Production Number (Model)
1st Generation
6
2nd Generation
4
400
8.9
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
Body
Convertible
Variant
400 Superamerica
1959–1964
400 Superamerica Convertible Generations
1 of 2
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Series I (SWB)
1959–1962
Year
1959
Powertrain
4.0 V12 Manual
Horsepower
340 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
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