Ferrari 400

1979 – 1985 Italy

The Ferrari 400 is a car built from 1979 to 1985. All 4 variants use petrol engines, from 310 to 315 hp. Against its predecessor (1976 – 1979), peak power fell from 340 to 315 hp, and minimum weight went down by 30 kg.

Body styleNot specified

Production1979 – 1985

Variants4

FuelPetrol

Key specifications (range)

Power310 – 315 hp

0–100 km/h6.8 – 8.5 s

Top speed240 – 245 km/h

Fuel economy19.9 – 20.5 L/100 km

Rear Wheel Drive

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BMW M11978 – 1981 up to277 hp

Ford Capri1978 – 1986 up to250 hp

Variant	Fuel	Power	0–100	Top	Gearbox
4.8L V12 3AT RWD (310 HP) 4.8 L · 12 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	310 hp	8.1 s	240	3-speed automatic
4.8L V12 5MT RWD (310 HP) 4.8 L · 12 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	310 hp	7.0 s	245	5-speed manual
4.8L V12 3AT RWD (315 HP) 4.8 L · 12 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	315 hp	8.5 s	240	4-speed automatic
4.8L V12 5MT RWD (315 HP) 4.8 L · 12 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	315 hp	6.8 s	245	5-speed manual

Engine

Cylinders: V12
Displacement: 4823 cm3 (294 ci)
Power: 228 KW @ 6400 RPM310 HP @ 6400 RPM306 BHP @ 6400 RPM
Torque: 289 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM392 Nm @ 4200 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed: 149 mph (240 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 8.1 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 3-speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 215/70 VR 15

Dimensions

Length: 189.4 in (4811 mm)
Width: 70.9 in (1801 mm)
Height: 51.8 in (1316 mm)
Front/rear Track: 57.9/59.1 in (1,471/1,501 mm)
Wheelbase: 106.3 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume: 17.2 cuFT (487 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.47

Weight

Unladen Weight: 4101 lbs (1860 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4850 lbs (2200 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 8.1 mpg US (29 L/100Km)
Highway: 13.8 mpg US (17 L/100Km)
Combined: 11.6 mpg US (20.3 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders: V12
Displacement: 4823 cm3 (294 ci)
Power: 228 KW @ 6400 RPM310 HP @ 6400 RPM306 BHP @ 6400 RPM
Torque: 289 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM392 Nm @ 4200 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed: 152 mph (245 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 7 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 215/70 VR 15

Dimensions

Length: 189.4 in (4811 mm)
Width: 70.9 in (1801 mm)
Height: 51.8 in (1316 mm)
Front/rear Track: 57.9/59.1 in (1,471/1,501 mm)
Wheelbase: 106.3 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume: 17.2 cuFT (487 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.47

Weight

Unladen Weight: 4079 lbs (1850 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4850 lbs (2200 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 7.9 mpg US (29.8 L/100Km)
Highway: 13.8 mpg US (17 L/100Km)
Combined: 11.5 mpg US (20.5 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders: V12
Displacement: 4823 cm3 (294 ci)
Power: 231.7 KW @ 6400 RPM315 HP @ 6400 RPM311 BHP @ 6400 RPM
Torque: 304 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM412 Nm @ 4200 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed: 149 mph (240 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 8.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 4-speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 215/70 VR 15

Dimensions

Length: 189.4 in (4811 mm)
Width: 70.9 in (1801 mm)
Height: 51.8 in (1316 mm)
Front/rear Track: 57.9/59.1 in (1,471/1,501 mm)
Wheelbase: 106.3 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume: 17.2 cuFT (487 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.47

Weight

Unladen Weight: 4079 lbs (1850 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4850 lbs (2200 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 8.6 mpg US (27.4 L/100Km)
Highway: 13.2 mpg US (17.8 L/100Km)
Combined: 11.8 mpg US (19.9 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders: V12
Displacement: 4823 cm3 (294 ci)
Power: 231.7 KW @ 6400 RPM315 HP @ 6400 RPM311 BHP @ 6400 RPM
Torque: 304 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM412 Nm @ 4200 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed: 152 mph (245 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 6.8 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 215/70 VR 15

Dimensions

Length: 189.4 in (4811 mm)
Width: 70.9 in (1801 mm)
Height: 51.8 in (1316 mm)
Front/rear Track: 57.9/59.1 in (1,471/1,501 mm)
Wheelbase: 106.3 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume: 17.2 cuFT (487 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.47

Weight

Unladen Weight: 4079 lbs (1850 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4850 lbs (2200 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 7.9 mpg US (29.8 L/100Km)
Highway: 13.8 mpg US (17 L/100Km)
Combined: 11.5 mpg US (20.5 L/100Km)

Length4,811 mm

Width1,801 mm

Height1,316 mm

Wheelbase2,700 mm

Curb weight1,850 – 1,860 kg

Torque392 – 412 Nm

Ranges across all 4 variants of this generation.