512 M

Published 3. January 2013

General data
Year/s of production	1971
VIN span	1002 – 1050
Number produced	15
Design	G. Caliri
Manufactured by	Cigala & Bertinetti Turin

Technical specifications
Chassis	617 – Aluminium monocoque and steel tube frame
Length	4360 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	Approx. 800 kg
Body material	Fiberglas
Body type	Race Berlinetta

Engine
Type	261C – Forghieri/Rocci mid-engine
Number of cylinders	V12 – 60°
Displacement	4993,53 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	Approx. 620 – 650 hp – 8.700 rpm
Maximum torque	545 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
	1002, 1010, 1014, 1018, 1020, 1022, 1024, 1028, 1030, 1032, 1034, 1036, 1040, 1044, 1048, 1050

Good to know:

S/N 1010 converted in 1971 to 712 CanAm
S/N 1048 converted to 512 F. Modifications: Windscreen, bodywork, air ventilation. Raced by Scuderia Filipinetti.

Short Racing History:

S/N 1010: 300 km Imola/Interserie 1971: Racing driver: Arturo Merzario, no 22, 1st place
S/N 1040: 24 Hours Daytona 1971: Racing drivers: Mark Donohue/David Hobbs, no 6, 3rd place
S/N 1020: 24 Hours Le Mans 1971: Racing drivers: Sam Posey/Tony Adamovicz, no 12, 3rd place
S/N 1028: 24 Hours Le Mans 1971: Racing drivers: Cris Craft/David Piper, no 16, 4th place