Ferrari 612 Can Am

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

Year of Manufacture – 1968

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 Servicing (Details)