Ferrari 312B

Ferrari 312B
Ferrari 312 B2 of 1972
CategoryFormula One
ConstructorScuderia Ferrari
Designer(s)Mauro Forghieri
Predecessor312
Successor312T
Technical specifications
ChassisAluminium monocoque
Suspension (front)Double wishbone, inboard spring/damper
Suspension (rear)Double wishbone suspension
EngineFerrari Tipo 001 2,992 cc (182.6 cu in), Flat-12, naturally aspirated, mid-engine, longitudinally mounted
TransmissionFerrari Type 621 5-speed manual
FuelShell
Agip
TyresFirestone
Goodyear
Competition history
Notable entrantsScuderia Ferrari
Notable driversUnited States Mario Andretti
Austria Niki Lauda
Switzerland Clay Regazzoni
Belgium Jacky Ickx
Debut1970 South African Grand Prix (312B)
1971 Monaco Grand Prix (312B2)
1973 Spanish Grand Prix (312B3)
RacesWinsPolesF/Laps
70 (all models)
19 (312B)
24 (312B2/B2-72)
27 (312B3)
10
5
2
3
22
6
6
10
21
11
4
6
Constructors' Championships1 (1975)
Drivers' Championships1 (1975, Niki Lauda)
n.b. Unless otherwise stated, all data refer to
Formula One World Championship Grands Prix only.

The Ferrari 312B is a Formula One racing car designed and built by Scuderia Ferrari. It was the successor to the Ferrari 312 and was used from 1970 until early 1975. The original 312B was developed into the 312B2 and 312B3.