Ferrari 312 P

Ferrari 312 P
CategoryGroup 6 prototype race car
ConstructorFerrari
PredecessorFerrari 330 P4
SuccessorFerrari 312 PB
Technical specifications
ChassisSemi 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
EngineFerrari 3.0L [1] V-12, DOHC, 48 valve, naturally aspirated, mid-mounted
TransmissionFerrari 5-speed manual
Competition history
Notable driversUnited States Mario Andretti
New Zealand Chris Amon
Debut1969 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.

  1. ^ Car: The Definitive Visual History 181.