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Ferrari
500 Superfast

Pininfarina-bodied 5-litre V12 grand tourer for royalty and celebrities; 24 Series I + 12 Series II

Ferrari 500 Superfast (Wikipedia article: Ferrari 500 Superfast)
Ferrari 500 Superfast (Wikipedia article: Ferrari 500 Superfast)
Photo: Calreyn88 · CC BY-SA 4.0
36BuiltFactory reported
0Chassis documentedin this archive
?SurvivingNot yet verified
Contents
  1. 01Overview
  2. 02Production & history
  3. 03Specifications
  4. 04Colours & options
  5. 05Individual cars
  6. 06Reference

01Overview

At a glance

Built
36 Built
Years
1964–1966
Engine
V12 (Tipo 208) · 4,963 cc / 5.0 LFactory: 4,963 cc
Power
295 kW / 400 PSFactory: 395 hp · converted
Top speed
280 km/hFactory: 280 km/h
Body
Not yet verified
Designer
Pininfarina
In this archive
Not yet verified
Surviving
Not yet verified

Sources and any conflicting figures are in the sections below.

Why it matters

The 500 Superfast was Ferrari's flagship grand tourer of the mid-1960s, the final evolution of the 400 Superamerica and the first production Ferrari to carry the Superfast name. Only 36 were built across two series, for buyers including the Aga Khan, Barbara Hutton, the Shah of Iran and Peter Sellers.

How rare is it?

Six separate kinds of rarity – never combined into one number.

Model rarityUltra Rare 36 · Built1,2
Specification rarityNot yet assessed
Colour rarityNot yet assessed
Individual rarityNot yet assessed
Historical rarityNot yet assessed
Survival rarityNot yet assessed

Each kind of rarity is rated separately and never combined.

02Production & history

Production

Every figure says what it counts.

What is countedFigureBasisStatus
Total model productiontotal production, both series 361,2 Factory production Factory reported

Independent counts (e.g. engine and colour) are never combined into a calculated figure. Surviving examples are never presented as original production.

History

Unveiled at the 1964 Geneva Salon, the 500 Superfast combined Pininfarina coachwork evolved from the Aerodinamico coupe with a 4,963 cc Tipo 208 V12 rated at 395 hp. Twenty-four Series I cars were built, typically with four-speed gearboxes, before cosmetic and mechanical changes produced 12 Series II cars, on which five-speed gearboxes were typical. Production ended in late 1966 at 36 cars.

Variants

How each version differs from the standard 500 Superfast.

No variants documented yet. Have a source? Contribute it.

03Specifications

Technical specifications

Engine

Engine familyNot yet verified
Engine codeNot yet verified
LayoutV12 (Tipo 208)3 Independently researched
Displacement 4,963 cc / 5.0 LFactory: 4,963 cc3 Independently researched
Bore 88 mmFactory: 88 mm1
Stroke 68 mmFactory: 68 mm1
Compression ratio8.8:11
Valvetrainsingle overhead camshaft per bank, two valves per cylinder1
Fuel systemsix Weber 40 DCZ/6 carburettors1
Power 295 kW / 400 PSFactory: 395 hp · converted3 Independently researched
Power at 6,500 rpm1
TorqueNot yet verified

Transmission & drivetrain

GearboxFour-speed manual (Series I); five-speed typical of later cars3 Independently researched
Gears41
Driven wheelsNot yet verified

Chassis, body & dimensions

Chassistubular steel1
Front suspensionindependent, unequal-length wishbones, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, anti-roll bar1
Rear suspensionlive axle, twin radius arms, semi-elliptic springs, coil springs over telescopic shock absorbers1
Brakesdiscs1
Steeringworm and sector1
Body constructionNot yet verified
Wheelbase 2,650 mmFactory: 2,650 mm1
Length 4,820 mmFactory: 4,820 mm1
Width 1,730 mmFactory: 1,730 mm1
Height 1,280 mmFactory: 1,280 mm1
Front track 1,397 mmFactory: 1,397 mm1
Rear track 1,389 mmFactory: 1,389 mm1
Kerb weightNot yet verified
Dry weight 1,400 kgFactory: 1,400 kg1

Performance

Maximum speed 280 km/hFactory: 280 km/h1
0–100 km/hNot yet verified
Fuel tank 100 LFactory: 100 L1

“Not yet verified” means no source has been checked for that value yet. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap.

04Colours & options

Factory colours & interiors

Original paint and trim, with the number of cars in each where a source gives it.

Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.

Factory options & codes

Codes are shown exactly as written by the manufacturer.

Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.

05Individual cars

Chassis register

Every documented car, with its colours, history and where it is now. Open a row for the full record. Known chassis are not automatically authenticated originals.

Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.

Competition history

Every race result of the individual cars, in date order. Click a chassis number to open its full record in the register.

Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.

Auction & sale history

Documented public sales of the individual cars. Click a chassis number to open its full record in the register.

Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.

See one in person

Museums where an example of this car can be seen.

No example is documented on public display yet. Have a source? Contribute it.

06Reference

Identification guide

How to tell an original from a replica or later conversion.

The cars have a sloping fastback with generous rear glass and generally open, uncovered headlamps. Series I cars typically used a four-speed gearbox, whereas a five-speed is typical of later cars.

Sources

Each number links to the exact facts it supports.

  1. 1
    Ferrari 500 Superfast (1964) - Ferrari.com Level A Ferrari S.p.A. (ferrari.com) · 2026-01-01
    • A total of thirty-six examples were produced
    • Bore/stroke 88 x 68 mm (Technical Details)
    • Compression ratio 8.8 : 1 (Technical Details)
    • Valve actuation single overhead camshaft per bank, two valves per cylinder (Technical Details)
    • Fuel feed six Weber 40 DCZ/6 carburettors (Technical Details)
    • Maximum power 294 kW (400 hp) at 6500 rpm (Technical Details)
    • Transmission 4-speed + overdrive + reverse (Technical Details)
    • Frame tubular steel (Technical Details)
    • Front suspension independent, unequal-length wishbones, coil springs, telesco (Technical Details)
    • Rear suspension live axle, twin radius arms, semi-elliptic springs, coil spr (Technical Details)
    • Brakes discs (Technical Details)
    • Steering worm and sector (Technical Details)
    • Wheelbase 2650 mm (Technical Details)
    • Length 4820 mm (Technical Details)
    • Width 1730 mm (Technical Details)
    • Height 1280 mm (Technical Details)
    • Front track 1397 mm (Technical Details)
    • Rear track 1389 mm (Technical Details)
    • Weight 1400 kg (dry) (Technical Details)
    • Top speed 280 km/h (Technical Details)
    • Fuel tank capacity 100 litres (Technical Details)
    Accessed 2026-11-12
  2. 2
    RM Sotheby's Monterey 2020 – 1964 Ferrari 500 Superfast by Pininfarina Level B
    • 36 total production, both series
    Accessed 2026-11-11
  3. 3
    1964 Ferrari 500 Superfast by Pininfarina – SHIFT/Monterey 2020 Level B RM Sotheby's
    • Tipo 208 V-12
    • 4,963 cc
    • 395 hp
    • four-speed gearbox typical of the first series of 24 500 Superfasts
    Accessed 2026-11-11

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