1979 Ferrari 400i specifications

1979 Ferrari 400i data
Applicable to the USA domestic market(s).
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
DesignerPininfarina
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2700 mm 106.3 inches
Track/tread (front) 1471 mm 57.9 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1501 mm 59.1 inches
Length 4887 mm 192.4 inches
Width 1798 mm 70.8 inches
Height 1313 mm 51.7 inches
Ground clearance 140 mm 5.5 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.81
Kerb weight 1973 kg 4350 lb
Weight distribution 54.1% front
fuel tank capacity 118.2 litres 26 [31.2] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Ferrari
Engine code
Cylinders V 12 in 60° vee
Capacity 4.8 litre
4823 cc
(294.318 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 81 × 78 mm
3.19 × 3.07 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.04
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
24 valves in total
maximum power output
(SAEnet)
314 PS (310 bhp) (231 kW)
at 6400 rpm
maximum torque
(SAEnet)
392 Nm (289 ft·lb) (40 kgm)
at 4200 rpm
Specific output
(SAEnet)
47.9 kW/litre
65.2 ps/litre
64.3 bhp/litre
1.05 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(SAEnet)
81.28 Nm/litre
0.98 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction light alloy block & head
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 8.8:1
Fuel system Bo K-Jet fuel inj.
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1021.4 kPa (148.1 psi)
Maximum RPM 6500 rpm
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 401.92 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 5.5 s
Acceleration 0-60mph 7.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 15.4 s
@ 92 mph
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 225 km/h (140 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
159.31 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.16 PS/kg
117.17 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 kW/kg
157.12 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.16 bhp/kg
0.07 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
8.53 kg/kW
14.26 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 12.20 m
Front suspension I.DW.CS.
Rear suspension I.DW.CS.
Wheel size front 7.1 x 16.3
Wheel size rear 7.1 x 16.3
Tyres front Michelin TRX 240/55 VR-415
Tyres rear Michelin TRX 250/55 VR-415
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S
Front brake diameter 305 mm
Rear brake diameter 305 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.79
Final drive ratio 4.30
general
Carfolio.com ID89903
Production total
Model code
Model family F 101
RAC rating 48.8
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1979 Ferrari 400i added 2002-01-07.
Last modified 2025-02-02.

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