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Engine
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Configuration |
Type 261C 60º V12
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Location |
Mid, longitudinally mounted
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Construction |
light alloy block and head
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Displacement |
4,993 cc / 304.7 cu in |
Bore / Stroke |
87.0 mm (3.4 in) / 70.0 mm (2.8 in)
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Compression |
11.8:1 |
Valvetrain |
4 valves / cylinder, DOHC
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Fuel feed |
Lucas Fuel Injection
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Lubrication |
Dry sump |
Aspiration |
Naturally Aspirated |
Power |
610 bhp / 455 kW
@ 9,000 rpm
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Torque |
544 Nm / 401 ft lbs
@ 5,500 rpm
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BHP/Liter |
122 bhp / liter |
Drivetrain |
Chassis |
semi-monocoque |
Suspension (fr/r) |
double wishbones, coil springs |
Steering |
rack-and-pinion |
Brakes |
ventilated discs, all-round |
Gearbox |
5 speed Manual
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Clutch |
Multi-plate |
Drive |
Rear wheel drive |
Dimensions |
Weight |
815 kilo / 1,797 lbs |
Wheelbase / Track (fr/r) |
2,400 mm (94.5 in) / 1,518 mm (59.8 in) / 1,511 mm (59.5 in)
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Performance figures |
Power to weight |
0.75 bhp / kg |
Resources |
Suggested reading |
- Ferrari 312 and 512 Sports Racing Cars, by Ian Bamsey
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