Ferrari 512 BB
At its debut at the Paris Show in 1976, the 512 BB was equipped with a 5-litre version of the 12-cylinder boxer. The new engine proved a great success, giving the same power at lower revs, better torque and a smoother delivery than the earlier version in the 365 GT4 BB. The Pininfarina coachwork differed only slightly from the previous model in certain details which not only made it look even more elegant but also helped improve engine cooling.
THE HISTORY
IMPROVED DRIVEABILITY
- V12ENGINE
- 4943.04 ccTOTAL DISPLACEMENT
- 265 kWMAXIMUM POWER @ 6800 rpm
- 302 km/hTOP SPEED
Engine
- Typerear, longitudinal 180° V12
- Bore/stroke82 x 78mm
- Unitary displacement411.92cc
- Total displacement4943.04cc
- Compression ratio9.2 : 1
- Maximum power265 kW (360 hp) at 6800 rpm
- Power per litre73hp/l
- Maximum torque-
- Valve actuationtwin overhead camshafts per bank, two valves per cylinder
- Fuel feedfour Weber 40 IF3C carburettors
- Ignitionelectronic, single spark plug per cylinder
- Lubricationdry sump
- Clutchtwin-plate
Chassis
- Frametubular steel
- Front suspensionindependent, unequal-length wishbones, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
- Rear suspensionindependent, unequal-length wishbones, coil springs, twin telescopic shock absorbers each side, anti-roll bar
- Brakesdiscs
- Transmission5-speed + reverse
- Steeringrack-and-pinion
- Fuel tankcapacity 120litres
- Front tyres215/70 VR 15
- Rear tyres225/70 VR 15
Bodywork
- Typetwo-seater, berlinetta
- Length4400mm
- Width1830mm
- Height1120mm
- Wheelbase2500mm
- Front track1500mm
- Rear track1563mm
- Weight1400kg (dry)
Performance
- Top speed302km/h
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h-
- 0-400 m13.7 sec.
- 0-1000 m24.0 sec.