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Ferrari 412 I 4.9 V12 (340 Hp) Automatic
Overall Rating
Ferrari 412:
Ferrari used its 412 designation in a number of race and road models, called for the overall engine displacement and number of cylinders of the Jano V12 or Colombo V12 engines; or for the displacement of a single cylinder for the Tipo F101-engined grand tourers. Formula One cars were named after number of valves per cylinder and for the number of cylinders....(Read more on Wikipedia)
I Overview:
Ferrari 412 (I). With 451 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. Acceleration is good (0–100 km/h in 8.3 s). The top speed reaches 245 km/h. A two-door car with a fixed roof, known for its sporty design and dynamic performance. Seating for 4 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Ferrari 412 I was produced before the establishment of Euro NCAP in 1997, and therefore, no official safety ratings are available. Safety features are rudimentary by modern standards.
4.9 V12 (340 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers smooth, effortless power delivery suitable for grand touring, though the automatic transmission slightly blunts its sporting edge compared to the manual variant.
Fuel Economy
Extremely high fuel consumption, typical for a large displacement V12 with an older automatic gearbox, making it costly to run.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Iconic Ferrari V12 engine sound and performance
- • Elegant, understated Pininfarina styling
- • Luxurious and comfortable grand touring capabilities
- • Exclusivity and potential for classic car appreciation
- • Spacious 2+2 interior for a classic Ferrari
Cons:
- • Very high running and maintenance costs
- • Dated technology and safety features
- • Poor fuel economy across all trims
- • Complex mechanicals requiring specialist care
- • Automatic transmission can feel sluggish by modern standards
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Ferrari |
| Model: | 412 |
| Generation: | I |
| Modification (Engine): | 4.9 V12 (340 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 1985 |
| End of production: | 1988 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Coupe |
| Seats: | 4 |
| Doors: | 2 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 340 Hp @ 6000 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 68.8 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 451 Nm @ 4200 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | F101EL |
| Engine displacement: | 4943 |
| Number of cylinders: | 12 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 18 l |
| Cylinder Bore: | 82 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 78 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.6:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 8.3 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 8.3 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 245 km/h |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 7.9 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 500 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 116 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4810 mm mm |
| Width: | 1798 mm mm |
| Height: | 1314 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2700 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1480 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1500 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 120 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 3 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Tires size | 240/55 R16 |
| Wheel rims size | 16 |
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