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Production of Ferrari 400 model began in 1976 and ended in 1989, with the 412 model. The “i” stands for Injection, to distinct it from the 400 model that ran on carburetors.
Enzo Ferrari used the 400i as his daily car to the factory.
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Unveiled at 1972’s Paris Auto Show, this square-cut new four-seater Ferrari looked much different than the 365 GTC/4 model. Moreover, it was stretched over a longer wheelbase and had a wider track, allowing it to have proper rear seats.
The 400 model was nearly identical to the Ferrari 365 under the skin. Both had independent suspension front and rear with self-leveling units in back, power-assisted disc brakes, power steering, and a robust tubular chassis. The GTC/4’s 4,4-liter 320 horsepower V-12 and five-speed transmission also carried over untouched. But because of America’s new smog and safety regulations, the car was never imported into the United States.
A revised version appeared at Paris in 1976. Called the 400 GT, its V-12 displaced 4.8-liters. But the most important mechanical change was the gearbox: this was the first Ferrari available with a factory-installed automatic transmission. Ferrari adapted General Motors’ state-of-the-art three-speed Turbo-Hydramatic for use with the V-12 and created the Ferrari 400 Automatic. It was a very popular move for owners.
Externally, the Ferrari five speed manual 400 GT and the Ferrari 400 Automatic were nearly identical to the Ferrari 365, save taillights reduced in number from six to four and the addition of a small front spoiler. The interior, however, was substantially revised, with new seats and more leather trim, making it much more luxurious.
The Ferrari 400 would soldier on into the mid’ 1980s. The main revision came in late 1979 with introduction of Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection. The Ferrari 400i was offered with both the five-speed and automatic. Fuel injection spread to the rest of the Ferrari lineup within a year.
In 1983, the 400i was updated to include a significantly revised interior. The front fog/driving lamps were exposed in the grille, the rear panel was now body-colored, and power was increased to 315 hp. A total of 1306 examples were produced (884 automatic and 422 manual).
Stars such Bill Wyman - Rolling Stones famous guitarist - singer Whitney Houston and actor Richard Burton owned a Ferrari 400 model.
This particular unit has 5,641 km on board.
