The name Superfast did not appear for the first time at the Italian automaker, it was already carried by the 410 Superfast concept. However, in 1964, a faster and more luxurious model was presented in Geneva , which borrowed this name. Originally, it was supposed to take the Superamerica name from its predecessor, but after installing a five-liter forked twelve-cylinder with three Weber carburettors with an output of 294 kW, the designers decided that it deserved a better name. The car reached 100 km/h in 6 seconds and could reach 270 km/h.
The tubular chassis frame was based on the Ferrari 330 GT , but had reinforced engine mounting points to accommodate the heavier unit. Pininfarina took care of the amazing elegant bodywork. The center-nut Borrani wire wheels were independently sprung, with disc brakes behind each. The first twenty-five cars had a four-speed transmission, then a five-speed came. Air conditioning and power steering were optional extras. And above all, it was about the status of the best car in the world, so the actor Peter Sellers or the Dutch Prince Bernhard couldn't resist buying it. The Iranian Shah Pahlavi immediately bought two pieces.
You can distinguish the second series from the first thanks to the ventilation holes on the sides and the smooth hood. But the more important change was the hood without holes. However, the main trump card for appealing to wealthy clients was the luxurious interior . Lots of wood trim (including a wooden Nardi steering wheel) and quality Connolly leather matched the focus of the car. In the end, only 36 500 Superfast cars were built and only 34 of them exist today. The participation of such a car in competitions of elegance is almost always equal to victory.
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