Ferrari 512 S & 512 M & 712 CanAm |
|
Keith Bluemel |
03/2009 |
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Engine |
512 S | 512 M |
(only differences listed) |
Type |
rear, longitudinal 60° V12 |
light alloy cylinder block and head | |
Bore/stroke |
87 x 70 mm |
Unitary displacement |
416.13 cc |
Total displacement |
4993.53 cc |
Compression ratio |
11.5 : 1 |
Maximum power |
404 kW (550 hp) at | 449 kW (610 hp) |
at 8000 rpm | at 9000 rpm | |
Power per litre |
110 hp/l | 122 hp/l |
Maximum torque |
- |
Valve actuation |
twin overhead camshafts per bank, |
four valves per cylinder | |
Fuel feed |
Lucas indirect injection |
Ignition |
electronic, single spark plug per cylinder |
Lubrication |
dry sump |
Clutch |
multi-plate |
|
Frame |
Semi-monococque |
Front suspension |
independent, unequal-length wishbones, |
coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, | |
anti-roll bar | |
Rear suspension |
independent, unequal-length wishbones, |
coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, | |
anti-roll bar | |
Brakes |
discs |
Transmission |
Multi-plate clutch, 5-speed gearbox + reverse, |
ZF limited-slip differential | |
Steering |
rack-and-pinion |
Fuel tank |
capacity 120 litres |
Front tyres |
4.25-11.50/15 |
Rear tyres |
6.00-14.50/15 |
|
Type |
two-seater spider, berlinetta |
Length |
4060 mm | 4180 mm |
Width |
2000 mm | 2015 mm |
Height |
972 mm | 985 mm |
Wheelbase |
2400 mm |
Front track |
1518 mm |
Rear track |
1511 mm |
Weight |
840 kg (dry) | 815 kg (dry) |
Fuel tank |
2 x 120 litres |
Performance |
Top speed |
340 km/h |
Total |
the homologation rules required 25 cars, |
some cars of the 25 were used as spares | |
All 512's started as S, most of the 512 S | |
were later converted to m (modificato) specs. | |
There were 2 types Spyder and Berlinetta. The | |
serial numbers ranged from 1002 - 1050, | |
the serial number 1000 was not used | |
(also the serial number 900 was unused). |