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1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica

Specifications

Vehicle Details

Year
1959
Make
Ferrari
Model
400
Variant
Superamerica
Body Style
Coupe
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)
Curb weight
1,250 kg (2,756 lb)

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)

Exterior

Track, Front
1,359 mm (53.5 in)
Track, Rear
1,350 mm (53.1 in)

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Coupé
Chassis Construction
Body-on-Frame (Ladder Frame)

Steering Wheel

Steering Mechanism
Worm and Sector

Production

Statistics
Production Number (Series)
47
Production Number (Generation)
25
Statistics › Production Number (Model)
1st Generation
19
2nd Generation
18