Ferrari 400
At the 1976 Paris Motor Show Ferrari unveiled the replacement for the 365 GT4 2+2. The new 400 was offered in two models: 400 Automatic, using a GM THM400 3-speed automatic transmission, and 400 GT, using a five-speed transmission. The 400 Automatic was the first Ferrari to have an automatic transmission. The 365’s V12 engine had been stroked to a displacement of 4.8 L (290 cu in) and given six 38 DCOE 110-111 Webers, and now produced 340 PS (250 kW). 0–60 mph took 7.1 seconds. Other changes compared to the 365 GT4 2+2 included five-stud wheels to replace the knock-off hubs (Borrani wheels weren’t offered anymore), a revised interior, the addition of a lip to the front spoiler, and double circular tail light assemblies instead of triple. A total of 502 examples were produced, 355 of which were Automatics and 147 GTs.
Pictures
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Specs & Performance
| submitted by | Richard Owen |
| type | Series Production Car |
| built at | Maranello, Italy |
| engine | V12 |
| valvetrain | DOHC 2 Valves / Cyl |
| displacement | 4823 cc / 294.3 in³ |
| bore | 81 mm / 3.19 in |
| stroke | 78 mm / 3.07 in |
| compression | 8.8:1 |
| power | 253.5 kw / 339.9 bhp @ 7700 rpm |
| specific output | 70.47 bhp per litre |
| bhp/weight | 199.94 bhp per tonne |
| driven wheels | Front Engine / RWD |
| front tires | 215-70 VR 15 |
| rear tires | 215-70 VR 15 |
| front brakes | Vented Discs w/Servo Assist |
| rear brakes | Vented Discs w.Servo Assist |
| steering | Recirculating Ball |
| curb weight | 1700 kg / 3748 lbs |
| wheelbase | 2700 mm / 106.3 in |
| front track | 1470 mm / 57.9 in |
| rear track | 1500 mm / 59.1 in |
| transmission | 5-Speed Manual |
| top speed | ~240 kph / 149.1 mph |
