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1983 Ferrari 512 BB

ItalyGasolineRWDCoupe

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Specifications

Vehicle DetailsPowertrainDimensionsEngine & PerformanceDimensions & WeightExteriorInteriorOther

Vehicle Details

Year
1983
Make
Ferrari
Model
512 BB
Body Style
Coupe
Generation
Series II
Seats
2
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Manual, 5-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
i Manual
Engine Configuration
Flat
Power (hp)
340 hp
Power (kW)
254 kW
Torque
451 Nm (333 lb-ft)
Top speed
280 km/h (174 mph)
Displacement
4,943 cc

Dimensions

Length
4,400 mm (173.2 in)
Width
1,830 mm (72.0 in)
Height
1,120 mm (44.1 in)
Wheelbase
2,500 mm (98.4 in)
Curb weight
1,580 kg (3,483 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
6,000 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
4,200 rpm
Redline
6,600 rpm
Engine Fluids
Engine Oil, Volume
13 litres
Engine Coolant, Volume
22 litres
Car Battery
Voltage
12 V
Battery Capacity
77 Ah
Alternator Charge Current
55 A
Alternator Voltage
14 V
Engine Configuration
Bore
82 mm (3.2 in)
Stroke
78 mm (3.1 in)
Compression Ratio
9.2 :1
Engine Configuration
Flat
Naturally Aspirated
Yes
Synchronization
Timing Belt
Engine Placement
Rear-Mid
Engine Mount
Longitudinally
Type of Combustion Engine

Transmission & Drivetrain

Gear Selector
Stick
Gear Selector Location
Mid-Console
Gear Ratio
1st Gear
3.25 :1
2nd Gear
2.1 :1
3rd Gear
1.59 :1
4th Gear
1.2 :1
5th Gear
0.91 :1

Brakes

Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes
Front Brakes
Cooling
Ventilated
Rear Brakes
Cooling
Ventilated

Suspensions

Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Anti-roll Bar
  • Front
  • Rear
Suspension, Front
Independent
Double Wishbone
Suspension, Rear
Independent
Double Wishbone

Fuel

General
Tank Volume
110 litres
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
24 litres / 100 km
Highway
11 litres / 100 km

Performance

Quarter Mile
14.2 sec

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Track, Front
1,508 mm (59.4 in)
Track, Rear
1,572 mm (61.9 in)
Overhang, Front
1,100 mm (43.3 in)
Overhang, Rear
800 mm (31.5 in)
Turning Circle
12.2 m

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Coupé
Pillars
A-C
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional

Equipment

Other Equipment

Interior

Steering Wheel

Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion

Other

Car Classification

Australian Classification
Sports Car
European Segment
S-Segment
Car.info Classification
Sports Car

Production

Statistics
Production Number (Series)
1,936
Production Number (Generation)
Ferrari emblem
Piston
Fuel System
Mechanical Fuel Injection
Camshaft Type
DOHC
Engine Block
Aluminium
Engine Heads
Aluminium
Engine Cooling
Liquid Cooling
Reverse
2.62 :1
Weight
Max Roof Load
0 kg (0 lb)
Normal Roof
Yes
1,007
Statistics › Production Number (Model)
1st Generation
929
2nd Generation
1,007
512 BB
8.9

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

Body
Coupe
Variant
512 BB Standard1977–1984
512 BB Coupe Generations2 of 2
Year
Powertrain
i Manual
Horsepower
340 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Transmission
Manual, 5-speed