Ferrari 412 1985 - 1989

The Ferrari 412 is a prestige four-door sedan embodying Ferrari's approach to high-end family vehicles, launched in 1985 to succeed the 400 and offering a rare blend of sportiness and practicality. The Ferrari 412 story truly begins with the introduction of the 5.0-liter V12 engine, a major mechanical evolution that differentiates this generation from its predecessors while consolidating the Trident brand on the segment of luxurious grand tourers. Produced until 1989, this Italian sedan is distinguished by its sleek design signed by Pininfarina, its generous performance exceeding 300 horsepower, and its sumptuous interior designed for long international journeys, positioning the Ferrari 412 model against rivals such as the Bentley Mulsanne or the Rolls-Royce Silver Spur of the era. The Ferrari 412 generations illustrate a bygone but emblematic philosophy: that of an Italian manufacturer refusing to limit itself solely to hypersportives, daring to propose a grand touring sedan with unprecedented characteristics and exceptional finishes. Although disappeared from the catalog for more than three decades, this automobile retains an important place in Ferrari 412 history and remains sought after by collectors as testimony to an era when automotive luxury accepted practical compromises without renouncing sportiness. The Ferrari 412 technical specifications reveal classical but refined architecture, with a five-speed manual transmission, independent suspension and precise handling characteristics, features that confirm its status as a true grand touring car rather than a simple motorized family vehicle.