Dear Ultimatecarpage.com visitor,
With a four-door and a diesel Porsche, our previous update has probably not gone down too well with the purists. For them and all other enthusiasts we have highlighted a proper thoroughbred today; the Ferrari 512 S. Devised in 1970 as the answer to the Porsche 917, the ferocious Ferrari never quite managed to make up for the Germans' head-start. In its original guise the 512 sported a very beautiful curvaceous body that would have been right at home in the 1960s. Ever increasing knowledge of aerodynamics resulted in a complete redesign of the body for the 1971. The revised version was dubbed the 512 M and featured a much squarer body. The changes proved to be effective and the previously dominant 917 was often challenged and once beaten. Unfortunately rule changes left the big sports racers obsolete. Both 512 versions were powered by an exquisite 5 litre V12 engine with high-tech four-valve heads. Pumping out a hefty 550 bhp, it could propel the 860 kg 512 to incredible speeds. Of the various versions, we like the original 512 S the best.
Earlier this year we were fortunate enough to capture a breathtaking example both in great detail and in action on the Laguna Seca track. Of the dozens of shots we have selected a spectacular 18-shot gallery, which highlights a detailed report of the machine's history.
1970 Ferrari 512 S - Images, Specifications and Information
Regards,
Wouter Melissen
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Originally Posted by LeonOfTheDead
