The chassis was similar to the 330GT, and
indeed after the first 25 cars had been built (using the 400SA 4 speed
unit) the 500 Superfast also used the 5 speed gearbox from that car.
The body design was a development of the
Pininfarina 'Coupe Aerodynamico' seen on the 400SA. Some 12 second series
cars (with the 5 speed box) were built during 1966 after which production
stopped, giving a total of around 37 cars.
The
500 Superfast (the replacement for the 400 Superamerica)
appeared for the first time at the Geneva Motorshow of 1964. Using a new
4962cc development of the V12 which generated 400bhp the 500 Superfast
was capable of over 170mph, making the name (especilly in 1964!) quite
appropriate.
Technical Details
| Engine | 4962cc (88x68mm) 60deg V12 with 400bhp @ 6,500rpm |
| Suspension | front : wishbones with coil springs plus anti-roll bar
rear : live axle with coil springs wheelbase : 2650mm track (front/rear) : 1397mm/1389mm |
| Brakes | discs all round |
| Transmission | 4 speed manual with overdrive (later 5 speed) |
| Empty weight | 1,400kg |
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