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Discussion in '365 GT4 2+2/400/412' started by markcF355, Jul 4, 2007.

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  1. markcF355

    markcF355 F1 Rookie

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    Did the factory produce a USA version 400? The service manual talks about the VIN number designating an 'A' version as USA.

    As: ZFF E B 06 'A' 0 0 0 012345
     
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    nope; all 400s are grey market imports.
     
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    Ashman Three Time F1 World Champ Owner Silver Subscribed

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    That's right, never officially imported into the US, although many came in brand new and were converted for EPA and DOT approval.

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    I know it was never sold in the US by Ferrari. I'm wondering if the factory ever built any with the 'A' designation.

    Why would they make the provision in the numbering system without the intention of using it?
     
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    This whole thing with 400s not being officially sold in the US is bizarre as the automatic gearbox option was developed specifically for the US market and I believe the fuel injection system (a first for Ferrari road cars) was also introduced for the US market to help with emissions.

    Aidan
     
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    A. LHD. USA
     
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    The plan was to export it to the US market, hence the "A" reference.
    However due to emissions and crash standards those plans were scrapped and it was only sold new in Europe.
     
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    Eighth character: Identify the market for which the car was built With control on the left the USA B led on the left the EEC C led on the right Great Britain D led on the right Australia J led on the left Japan
     
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