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400
Produced
1976-1989
Engine Size
4823 cc
Cylinders
12
0-60 mph
7.1 secs
Top Speed
149.1 mph
Power Output
339 bhp
Transmission
Manual or automatic
Gears
5 Speed
Length
189.4 in (4810 mm)
Width
70.8 in (1798 mm)
Height
51.7 in (1314 mm)
Weight
3979 lb (1805 kg)
Wheelbase
106.3 in (2700 mm)
(Specifications refer to the 400 GT)
transmission, while the 400A used
the Turbo-Hydromatic THM400
from General Motors. Of the 503
cars built, only 147 were manual
and 355 were automatic, indicating
the direction in which the market
was heading.
In 1979, the carburetors were
replaced with Bosch K-Jetronic
fuel injection, resulting in the 400i.
This car received further upgrades
in 1983 including a new interior,
a body-colored rear panel, and
front fog/driving lamps exposed in
the grille.
The 400 GT made its public debut
at the 1976 Paris Motor Show to
replace the previously popular
365 GT4 2+2 model. It shared a
structurally identical chassis to its
predecessor but subtle changes
differentiate the two cars: a small
body-colored spoiler is present
on the lower edge of the nose
and the iconic cavallino rampante
was removed from the radiator
grille. The interior was made more
sumptuous; the seat upholstery,
stitch style, and pattern were
also changed.
The 4.8L V12 was front mounted
and able to generate 339 bhp,
achieve 0-60mph in 7.1 seconds,
and power on to just under
150 mph at a maximum.
The 400 was the first Ferrari
to have the option of automatic
transmission; the 400 GT used
a five-speed all synchromesh
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