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Ferrari 500 Superfast

1964 to 1966
1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast car history
Overview
Production 1964—1966
36 produced
Designer Pininfarina
Body and chassis
Body style 2-door coupe
Powertrain
Engine 5.0 L Tipo 208 V12
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,650 mm (104 in)
Length 4,820 mm (190 in)
Width 1,730 mm (68 in)
Height 1,280 mm (50 in)
Curb weight 1,400 kg (3,086 lb)

 

The end of the top-line America series was the 1964 500 Superfast. Early in development, and even into production, these cars were to be called "Superamericas", but the decision was made at the last moment to use "Superfast" instead.

The engine was a 5.0 L Ferrari Colombo V12 engine, with 400 PS (294 kW; 395 hp) available, now pushing the car to 275 km/h (171 mph). The engine had the same dimensions as the Lampredi "long-block" engines of the 410 Superamerica, otherwise the design was based on the original Colombo 'short' block.

The chassis was very similar in construction to the contemporary 330 GT 2+2, and bodywork was again done by Pininfarina. When leaving the factory the 500 Superfast originally fitted Pirelli Cinturato 205VR15 tyres (CN72). 36 cars were made to 1966, including 12 "series II" models with an updated 5-speed transmission. Production total excludes a one-off 330 GT 2+2 produced with a Superfast-style body for HRH Prince Bernhard of The Netherlands. Only coupes were made and no Superfast roadsters were available.

 
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