This spectacular car here is a 1984 Ferrari 400i (52665), 1 of just 1,294 examples believed to have been produced from 1979 until 1984, of which around 873 were automatic, and approximately 180 of which were right-hand drive. Between 1972 and 1989, Ferrari introduced the 365 GT4 2+2, 400, and 412 (Tipo F101), a lineup of front-mounted V12 luxury touring cars. These models were deeply interconnected, built on a shared platform with a body, frame, and engine that underwent continuous refinement. During this time, Ferrari developed approximately 2,907 cars across all of the mentioned models, starting with the 365 GT4 2+2 which debuted in 1972 as the successor to the 365 GTC/4. Unveiled at the 1976 Paris Motor Show, the Ferrari 400 succeeded the 365 GT4 2+2. It came in two variants: the 400 GT, equipped with a five-speed manual transmission, and the 400 Automatic, which featured the GM THM400 3-speed automatic transmission, making it Ferrari’s first model to offer an automatic option. The model shown here, known as the 400i was introduced in 1979, and prominently, the model replaced the carburetors on the previous 400 model with Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection. The adoption of fuel injection lowered the V12’s power by 30 horsepower, yet it still delivered 310 horsepower and a top speed of 240 km/h. Designed with effortless cross-continental travel in mind, it retained the comfort, performance, and elegance Ferrari intended. The Ferrari 400i was updated in 1982 with revised camshafts and an improved fuel-management system, increasing output to 315 horsepower while keeping timing chains. Although not officially sold in the U.S., some European models were imported and adapted to meet federal standards. The Ferrari 400i was designed by Leonardo Fioravanti of Pininfarina. Fioravanti was the lead designer behind the car’s sleek and refined styling.
How many made? 1,294
Engine: 4.8-liter (4,823 cc) Colombo V12 engine. It features Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection.
Debut: 1979 Frankfurt Motor Show
Top speed: around 149mph
0-60mph: around 7.1 seconds
Photo credit: @am_media_ny
Research: @rarecarsonly
1984 Ferrari 400i
17.01.2025
Ferrari