Just under 50 examples were built, mostly
with bodywork by Pininfarina (in various styles including both coupes and
cabriolets), with approximately the second half (from late 1962 onwards)
having a slightly lengthened wheelbase.
January
1960 saw the release, at the Brussels Motorshow, of the new 400 Superamerica.
Replacing the 410SA, the new car used a shortened 250GT chassis and a larger,
3967cc, version of the Colombo V12. This, using cylinder heads also derived
from the 250GT, produced 340bhp (with triple Weber 42DCNs), although various
carburettor installations seem to have produced varying outputs. Suspension
used wishbones and coil springs at the front, whilst the conventional live
axle was retained at the rear. The four speed transmission also featured
an overdrive whilst braking was by discs on all four corners.
| Engine | 3967cc (77x71mm) 60deg V12 with 340bhp @ 7,000rpm |
| Suspension | front : double wishbone with coil springs
rear : live axle with leaf springs wheelbase : 2420mm (later 2600mm) track (front/rear) : 1359mm/1350mm (later 1455mm/1450mm) |
| Brakes | discs all round with servo assistance |
| Transmission | 4 speed manual with overdrive |
| Kerb weight | 1,200kg |
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