About Ferrari 412
The Ferrari 412 relied on the 400 which was a continuation of the 1972 model 365 GT4 2+2. It was constantly updated and it was the longest-ever car ever built by the Italian car-maker.
The initial design was made by Leonardo Fioravanti while he was working at the Pininfarina Studio. The simple lines it draws for the car made the 365 model a timeless machine. When it was updated to the 400 model, not many things were made on the outside. Some restyling was made for the 1985 Ferrari 412, which was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show.
The main visual difference was at the bumpers, which were made from plastic and in body color. The door mirror was larger and rectangular. In the back, the 412 featured a revised rear quarter panel that produced a less pronounced slope to the tail. The trunk lid was raised, adding more room for the luggage.
The interior was focused around the driver, with a high center console. Since the car featured a transaxle construction, with the engine in the front and the gearbox in the back, the center tunnel was high and formed a clear 2+2 cabin configuration. The instrument cluster featured four round dials and three other gauges installed above the stereo system on the center stack.
The 412 featured the same engine from the 400i (with Bosch fuel injection) enlarged to 5.0-liter displacement. Following the Ferrari tradition, the name of the vehicle was given by the displacement of a cylinder, which was of 412 cc (25.14 cu.in). Like its predecessors, the 412 was fitted with a 5-speed manual or with an option for 3-speed automatic supplied by GM. Only 576 Ferrari 412 were produced between 1985 and 1989. The car was withdrawn from the production line one year after Enzo Ferrari passed away.