Ferrari 400 Superamerica Cabriolet SWB/Bonneville Speed Trials/1962

”The car, which has a diminutive 95-inch wheelbase, was originally purchased in Arizona in 1962. Its first owner brought the V12 convertible to the Bonneville Speed Trials.

The 400 Superamerica was powered by a 4.0-liter Gioachino designed V12 engine that delivered 340 hp at 7000 rpm. The engine was coupled to a 4-speed, all synchromesh gearbox, fitted with an electronic overdrive unit on top gear, driving through a universally jointed propeller shaft to a rigid rear axle. The 0 to 60 mph sprint was made in 9.2 seconds, while top speed went up to 174 mph.” via

(By the way, auctioned for $3.5 million)

(Source: luxedb.com)

Notes

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    Fabulous Bonneville photos !
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    Fantastic- I can read all the car magazines in the world and not see a gem like this- tumblr is a joy.
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  11. hellformotors said: I love that picture.
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