Pneus Ferrari 500 Superfast

History of the Ferrari 500 Superfast

1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast Speziale on Michelin XWX Tyres

The 500 Superfast was Ferrari's premium tourer, following the 400 and 410 Super America series. With a large-displacement V12 and plenty of interior room, it was Ferrari's ideal cruiser. These cars were twice as costly as the more powerful 275 GTB and were only built at a pace of two per month by Pininfarina.

The bare chassis were delivered to Pininfarina's workshop in Turin, where they were modified with bodywork and interiors. The body was made of steel and was an upgraded version of the Aerodynamic design that was initially seen on the Ferrari 400 series. It featured an oval grill, projecting fenders, and twin bumpers that were eventually adopted by Ferrari's entire fleet. The distinctive rear end of this automobile, with an exceptionally lengthy overhang that incorporated a semi-fastback trunk and rear Kamm tail, was what set it apart. Despite its large size, the elegance of these features made the design arguably more beautiful than the following Ferrari 330 GT 2+2 and 365 GT 2+2.

Inside, passengers were treated to a large interior space, with adjustable seats, Connolly leather, a wide baggage platform, fluted headlining, teak veneers, and a wooden dash with a plethora of instruments, technologically advanced for its time. To differentiate the Superfast from Ferrari's 330 GT 2+2, Colombo created a new Tipo 208 SOHC engine with a 5L displacement. It produced 400 horsepower, which was more than enough for the car's hefty body, propelling it to 174 mph. This was coupled with a four-speed manual gearbox with overdrive. The chassis came from the 330 GT 2+2 series. Due to the high cost and extensive detail work required by Pininfarina, only 25 Series I Superfasts' were built. In 1967, 11 more second series' vehicles were produced.

(Left to Right) 205/70 R15 XWX, 205 R15 CN72, & 215/70 R15 XWX Tyres

1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast Speziale on Michelin XWX Tyres

Borrani Wire Wheels

Borrani wheels are available for your Ferrari 500 Superfast. As agents for the iconic Ruote Borrani Milano company we are able to supply all wheels from their extensive range.

If your Borrani wheels require rebuilding then please contact us at sales@borrani.co.uk

Wire wheels made by Ruote Borrani Milano are, without doubt, the best wire wheels available. Borrani wheels utilise aluminium rims, steel spokes and steel wheel centres.

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Wheels made by Borrani are available in the following styles:

• Painted silver finish, as per the racing wheels of the period
• Polished and chrome finish, highly polished rim, chrome spokes & wheel centre
• Painted finish with polished outer edge

Innertube Guides

1972 Ferrari 500 Superfast Fitment Guide by Pirelli