512 S

Published 3. January 2013

General data
Year/s of production	1970 – 1971
Presentation	Modena, November 1969 Turin Motor Show 1969, Prototype: S/N 002
VIN span	1002 – 1050
Number produced	25
Design	G. Caliri
Manufactured by	Cigala & Bertinetti Turin

Technical specifications
Chassis	617 – Aluminium monocoque and steel tube frame
Length	4060 mm
Width	2000 mm
Height	972 mm
Wheelbase	2400 mm
Front suspension	Independent wheel suspension, double delta wishbones and a-arms, coil springs, hydraulic telescope shock absorbers
Rear suspension	Independent wheel suspension, double delta wishbones and a-arms, coil springs, double trailing links, hydraulic telescope shock absorbers
Front track	1518 mm
Rear track	1511 mm
Front tyres	425/1020 x 15 in., Campagnolo magnesium race rims – 5 spokes design
Rear tyres	600/1450 x 15 in., Campagnolo magnesium race rims – 5 spokes design
Front brakes	Ventilated disc brakes, mounted on wheel trunk
Rear brakes	Ventilated disc brakes, mounted on wheel trunk
Weight	Spyder: 862 kg Berlinetta: 868 kg
Body material	Fiberglas
Body type	Race spyder or race berlinetta, long or short rear end

Engine
Type	261C – Forghieri/Rocci mid-engine
Number of cylinders	V12 – 60°
Displacement	4993,553 ccm
Bore and stroke	87 x 70 mm
Camshaft	2 overhead per cylinder bank
Valves	4 per cylinder
Compression ratio	11,8:1
Ignition	Dinoplex single ignition
Lubrication	Dry sump lubrication
Maximum power	580 hp – 8.500 rpm
Maximum torque	505 Nm – 5.500 rpm
Fuel management	Lucas injection
Clutch	3 disc clutch by Borg & Beck
Gearbox	Type 603 S, magnesium – 5 gears + rev., longitudinal installed

Performance
Top speed	Approx. 340 km/h

VINs
	Prototype: S/N 002 – Berlinetta Pininfarina. Pininfarina Job-no.: 99709
	Spyders: S/N 1002, 1006, 1012, 1018, 1028, 1040, 1042
	Berlinettas: S/N 1004, 1008, 1010, 1014, 1016, 1020, 1022, 1024, 1026, 1030, 1032, 1034, 1036, 1038, 1044, 1046, 1048, 1050
	Modulo: S/N 1046

Good to know:

End of 1970 and during 1971: 15 cars converted to 512 M Berlinetta`s

Short Racing History:

S/N 1026: 12 Hours Sebring 1970: Racing drivers: Mario Andretti/Ignazio Giunti/Nino Vaccarella, no 21, 1st place
S/N 1010: 9 Hours Kyalami 1970: Racing drivers: Jacky Ickx/Ignazio Giunti, no 4, 1st place
S/N 1038: 1000 km Spa 1970: Racing Drivers: Jacky Ickx/John Surtees, no 20, 2nd place
S/N 1006: 24 Hours Daytona 1971: Racing drivers: Ronnie Bucknum/Tony Adamovicz, no 23, 2nd place