Ferrari 512 F1
Ferrari 512 F1
| Engine | Type 207 1490cc 24-valve Flat-12 |
| Power | 222 bhp @ 11,500 rpm |
| Gearbox | 12C 5-speed gearbox with ZF limited slip differential |
| Chassis | Type 582 monocoque, aluminium panels with double wall riveted to a tubular steel structure |
| Wheelbase | 94.5" |
| Front Track | 54.3" |
| Rear Track | 53.2" |
| Weight | 1050 lb |
| Front tyres/ wheels | Dunlop R6 or R7 5.50 or 6.00 x 13" tyres on 7"or 7.5" wide Ferrari magnesium alloy wheels |
| Rear tyres/ wheels | Dunlop R6 or R7 7.00x13" tyres on 8.5" wide Ferrari magnesium alloy wheels |
| Components | Fuel injection - Lucas Ignition - Marelli coil and distributor Fuel and Oil - Shell Dampers - Koni Brakes - Dunlop discs, Ferodo pads Instruments - Veglia-Borletti |
| Designer | Mauro Forghieri |
| Notes | The
Ferrari 512 was also known as the 1512. At the start of the season the engine produced 217 bhp @ 12,000 rpm. A revised cylinder head was introduced at Monza resulting in the improved output quoted in the table above. |