512 BB
(1976-1981)

 

                                       

Number of cylinders and arrangement:
12 in 180° V. 
 
Bore and stroke:
82 x 78 mm. 
 
Unitary and total capacity:
411.84 / 4,942.1 cc.  
 
Position: 
Rear longitudinal.
 
Cylinder block and head:
Light alloy. 
 
Compression ratio:
9.2:1. 
 
Max. power output: 
340 bhp at 6,800 rpm; 68 bhp/litre.  
 
Timing gear: 
2 valves per cylinder, 2 overhead camshafts. 

Fuel feed:  
4 Weber 40 IF3C carburettors.
 
Ignition:
Single, coil-ignition.  
 
Clutch:
Dry, twin-plate. 
 
Gearbox: 
5 speeds + reverse. 
 
Differential:  
Self-locking.  

                                                  

Type and material: 
Tubular. 
 
Front suspension:  
Independent, transverse parallelograms, coil springs.
 
Rear suspension:   
Independent, transverse parallelograms, coil springs.
 
Brakes: 
Ventilated discs, vacuum servo. 
 
Steering: 
Rack and pinion. 

 

Fuel tank: 
Two 110-litre tanks. 
 
Cooling system:   
1 front radiator. 
 
Length, width and max. height: 
4,400 / 1,830 / 1,120 mm 
 
Wheelbase and front/rear track:  
2,500 / 1,508 / 1,572 mm. 
 
Tyres:  
Michelin 240-55 VR 415 TRX. 
 
Weight empty:   
1,580 kg.

 
Top speed: 
283 km/h.

 

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