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Ferrari 500 Superfast 1965

General information

ModelFerrari 500 Superfast
Year1965
Rating56.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size4963 ccm (302.84 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats2
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement4963 ccm (302.84 cubic inches)
Engine typeV12
Max power400.7 PS (295 kW or 395 HP) at 6500 Rev. per min.
Max torque475.00 Nm (48.4 kgf-m or 350.4 ft.lbs) at 4750 Rev. per min.
Compression8.8:1
Bore x stroke88.0 x 68.0 mm (3.5 x 2.7 inches)
Fuel systemCarburetor
Valves per cylinder2
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed290.0 km/h (180.2 mph)
0-60 miles7.8 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.2604 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors2
Passenger space4710 litres (1,244 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.5

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDisks

Dimensions and weight

Weight1540 kg (3,395.1 pounds)
Overall length4830 mm (190.2 inches)
Overall width1780 mm (70.1 inches)
Overall height1290 mm (50.8 inches)
Wheelbase2650 mm (104.3 inches)
Fuel capacity90.0 litres (23.78 gallons)
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