Ferrari 500 Superfast

Ferrari 500 Superfast
Overview
Manufacturer	Ferrari
Production	1964–1966 37 produced
Assembly	Italy: Maranello
Designer	Pininfarina
Body and chassis
Class	Grand tourer
Body style	2+2 coupé
Layout	Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Engine	5.0 L (4962.96 cc) Tipo 208 Colombo V12
Transmission	4-speed manual (Series I) 5-speed manual (Series II)
Chronology
Predecessor	Ferrari 400 Superamerica
Successor	Ferrari 365

The Ferrari 500 Superfast is a flagship grand tourer manufactured by Ferrari between 1964 and 1966 with 37 built. It featured a 5-litre V12 producing 394 hp.

Having previously been used as a title only for special projects, the 500 Superfast was the first production car with the title and the final version of the America-series of grand tourers. At the time it was Ferrari's most luxurious offering, costing £11,518 at launch.

Series I

The first 25 units of the production run are known as Series I, being the baseline. It featured a 4-speed transmission with overdrive.

Series II

The last 12 units are known as Series II. They feature a new 5-speed transmission, different cooling vents behind the front wheels, a new clutch and different pedals.

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