Ferrari 512
Ferrari 512 S is the designation for 25 sports cars built in 1969–70, with five-litre 12-cylinder ("512") engines, related to the Ferrari P sports prototypes. The V12-powered cars were entered in the 1970 International Championship for Makes by the factory Scuderia Ferrari and private teams. Later that year, modified versions resembling their main competitor, the Porsche 917, were called Ferrari 512 M (for modificata). In the 1971 International Championship for Makes, the factory focused on the new Ferrari 312 PB and abandoned the 512 which was only entered by privateers. From 1972 onwards, the 512 (as the 917) was withdrawn from the world championship following a change in the regulations, and some 512s in private hands were entered in CanAm and Interserie races.
Ferrari 512 S | |
| Category | Group 5 sports car |
|---|---|
| Constructor | Ferrari |
| Technical specifications | |
| Chassis | Steel tube space frame with riveted aluminium panels |
| Suspension (front) | Double wishbone, outboard coil spring/Koni damper, anti-roll bar |
| Suspension (rear) | Single top-link, reversed lower wishbone, twin radius arms, outboard coil spring/Koni damper, anti-roll bar |
| Axle track | 1,518 mm (59.8 in) front 1,511 mm (59.5 in) rear |
| Wheelbase | 2,400 mm (94.5 in) |
| Engine | Ferrari 4,993.53 cc (304.7 cu in) DOHC, 48-valve, 60° V12, naturally-aspirated, mid-mounted |
| Transmission | Ferrari 5-speed manual |
| Power | 404 kW (550 hp) @ 8500 rpm (512 S), 449 kW (610 hp) @ 9000 rpm (512 M) |
| Weight | 815–840 kg (1,796.8–1,851.9 lb) |
| Brakes | Girling disc brakes |
| Tyres | 90-24-15 front 14.5-26.2-15 rear |
| Clutch | Borg & Beck dry twin-plate |
| Competition history | |
| Notable entrants |
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| Debut | 1970 24 Hours of Daytona |
| First win | 1970 12 Hours of Sebring |