Ferrari 312 P
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Notable drivers | Mario Andretti Chris Amon |
Debut | 1969 12 Hours of Sebring |
The Ferrari 312 P was a
History
After boycotting sports car racing in 1968 to protest a rule change that also banned their 4-litre 330 P4, Ferrari built a 3000cc prototype in 1969, the 312 P. It was hardly more than a 3-litre F1 Ferrari 312 with open Barchetta, and later the closed top Berlinetta.
Car in Racing
The first registered race was at the
During the 1969 season, the appearance of the
Specifications
Top speed = 320 km/h(198.8mph)
Engine
Type: rear, longitudinal V12 60°
Bore/stroke: 78.5 x 51.5 mm
Unitary displacement: 249.25 cc
Total displacement: 2991.01 cc
Compression ratio: 11,5:1
Maximum power: 331 kW (450 hp) at 10.800 RPM[5]
Power per litre: 150 hp/l
Valve actuation: Twin overhead camshaft per bank, four valves per cylinder
Fuel feed: Lucas indirect injection // Ignition = Single spark plug per cylinder, electronic
Lubrication: Dry sump
Clutch: Multi-plate
Chassis
Frame: tubular steel
Front and rear suspension: Independent, unequal-length wishbones, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
Brakes: Discs
Transmission: 5-speed + reverse
Steering: Rack-and-pinion
Fuel tank: Capacity 117 litres[5]
Front tyres: 9-22-13
Rear tyres: 13-26-15
Bodywork
Type: Two-seater spider
Length: 3500 mm
Width: 1880 mm
Height: 956 mm
Wheelbase: 2220 mm
Front track: 1425 mm
Rear track: 1400 mm
Weight: 585 kg (with liquids)[5]
References
- Notes
- ^ Car: The Definitive Visual History 181.
- ^ Collins and McDonough 8-9.
- ^ Collins and McDonough 10-13.
- ^ "Spa 1000 Kilometres 1969". Racing Sports Cars. Retrieved 31 Mar 2020.
- ^ a b c "Ferrari 312P". Ferrari GT - en-EN. Retrieved 2016-01-11.
- Bibliography
- Car: The Definitive Visual History of the Automobile. Penguin. 2011. ISBN 978-0-7566-8938-4.
- Collins, Peter; McDonough, Ed (2009). Ferrari 312P & 312PB. Veloce. ISBN 978-1-84584-259-8.
External links
- 312 P (1969) on Ferrari's website