Competition sports car
This article is about the sports car raced in 1969. For the later 1971 car of the same name, see
Ferrari 312 PB .
Racing car model
Ferrari 312 P Category Group 6 prototype race car Constructor Ferrari Predecessor Ferrari 330 P4 Successor Ferrari 312 PB Chassis Semi monocoque Suspension (front) Double wishbones, coil springs, Koni shock absorbers, anti-roll bar Suspension (rear) Double wishbones, coil springs, Koni shock absorbers, anti-roll bar Engine Ferrari 3.0L [ 1] V-12 , DOHC, 48 valve, naturally aspirated , mid-mounted Transmission Ferrari 5-speed manual Notable drivers Mario Andretti Chris Amon Debut 1969 12 Hours of Sebring
Ferrari 312 P driven by Chris Amon in the 1969 1000km Nürburgring
The Ferrari 312 P was a Group 6 Prototype-Sports Car used for racing in 1969 and 1970. The new 1971 version of the sports prototype came with a flat-12 engine, often referred to as a boxer engine.
^ Car: The Definitive Visual History 181.