The Ferrari 612 Can-Am, developed in 1968, was a factory-built evolution of the 612 P sports prototype, designed to compete in the brutal and unrestricted Can-Am racing series in North America. Fitted with a monstrous 6.2-liter V12 producing over 620 horsepower, the 612 Can-Am was one of the most powerful Ferraris ever built. With its dramatic bodywork, enormous power output, and pure racing pedigree, it remains an icon of Ferrari’s brief but memorable foray into Can-Am competition.
This second model was built for the Can-Am Challenge Cups series (hence the name) and was a more powerful version of its predecessor with the 612 referring, in fact, to its six-litre 12-cylinder engine.
The car was finished just in time to take part in the last race of the season at Las Vegas. In 1969, it was represented at Watkins Glen where Chris Amon managed third place behind the usual larger capacity American cars.
Ferrari 612 Can Am Technical Specifications
| ENGINE | ||
| type | rear, longitudinal 60° V12 | |
| bore/stroke | 92 x 78 mm | |
| unitary displacement | 518.51 cc | |
| total displacement | 6222.16 cc | |
| compression ratio | 10.5 : 1 | |
| maximum power | 456 kW (620 hp) at 7000 rpm | |
| power per litre | 100 hp/l | |
| maximum torque | – | |
| valve actuation | twin overhead camshaft per bank, four valves per cylinder | |
| fuel feed | Lucas indirect injection | |
| ignition | single spark plugs, per cylinder, two coils | |
| lubrication | dry sump | |
| clutch | multi-plate | |
| CHASSIS | ||
| frame | tubular steel with riveted aluminium panels | |
| 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 | 4-speed + reverse | |
| steering | rack-and-pinion | |
| fuel tank | capacity 255 litres | |
| front tyres | 490/1390 x 15 | |
| rear tyres | 600/1550 x 15 | |
| BODYWORK | ||
| type | two-seater spider | |
| length | 4200 mm | |
| width | 2240 mm | |
| height | 890 mm | |
| wheelbase | 2450 mm | |
| front track | 1603 mm | |
| rear track | 1590 mm | |
| weight | 700 kg (dry) | |
| PERFORMANCE | ||
| top speed | 340 km/h | |
| acceleration 0-100 km/h | – | |
| 0-400 m | – | |
| 0-1000 m | – | |
Ferrari 612 Can Am Valuation
With only a handful of examples constructed, surviving 612 Can-Am cars are extremely rare and seldom seen on the market—when they do appear, they are typically valued in the $5 to $8 million range, depending on originality, condition, and competition history.