Ferrari 512 BB (Boxer)

Year of Production

1976 - 1981

Design & Build

Designed by Pininfarina / Built by Scaglietti

Performance

Top Speed

168 mph  (270 km/h) 

Transmission

Clutch

Dry twin-plate

Gearbox

5 speeds + reverse

Differential

Self-locking

Dimensions

Length / Width / Height

4,400 / 1,830 / 1,120 mm

Wheelbase and Front / Rear Track

2,500 / 1,508 / 1,572 mm

Tyres

Michelin 240-55 VR 415 TRX

Kerb Weight

1,580 kg 

Engine

Number of Cylinders and Arrangement

12 in a 180° V

Bore / Stroke

82 x 78 mm

Total Capacity and Capacity per Cylinder

4,942 cc ; 411cc/cylinder

Position

Rear-mounted longitudinal

Cylinder Block and Head

Light alloy

Compression Ratio

9.2:1

Maximum Power Output

340 bhp at 6,800 rpm; 68 bhp/litre

Timing Gear

2 valves per cylinder, 2 overhead camshafts

Fuel Feed

4 Weber 40 IF3C carburettors

Ignition

Single, coil-ignition

Frame

Type and Material

Tubular

Front Suspension

Independent, transverse parallelograms, coil springs

Rear Suspension

Independent, transverse parallelograms, coil springs

Brakes

Ventilated discs, vacuum servo

Steering

Rack and pinion

Fuel Tank

Two 110-litre tanks

Cooling System

1 front radiator