1969 Ferrari 312 P

Ferrari 312 P

The new 1971 version of the sports prototype came with a flat-12 engine, often referred to as a boxer engine.

Many publications added the letter B after the P of its name to indicate its engine type, but this variation was never officially sanctioned by Ferrari which simply called it the 1971 312 P.

In addition to a new engine, the chassis also differed in certain respects as aluminium panels were riveted to the small-diameter tubular spaceframe a further step towards the monocoque.

Ferrari 312 P Technical Specifications

Year of Manufacture – 1969

ENGINE
type rear, longitudinal flat-12
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
power per litre 150 hp/l
maximum torque
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 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 5-speed + reverse
steering rack-and-pinion
fuel tank capacity 117 litres
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)
PERFORMANCE
top speed 320 km/h
acceleration 0-100 km/h
0-400 m
0-1000 m