29/08/2026
The Ferrari 512 BB is a mid-engined, 180-degree flat-12 supercar produced by Ferrari from 1976 to 1981.
Overview and HistoryLaunch: Debuted at the 1976 Paris Motor Show as the successor to the 365 GT4 BB.Name Origin: The "5" stands for a 5.0-liter displacement engine (actually 4.9L) and "12" stands for the number of cylinders."BB" Meaning: Stands for Berlinetta Boxer, though the 180° flat engine is technically a flat-12 with shared crankpins rather than a true boxer engine.
Production Run: Only 929 units of the carbureted 512 BB were built before it was succeeded by the fuel-injected 512 BBi in 1981.Performance and SpecificationsEngine: 4,942 cc naturally aspirated 180° flat-12 (dry-sump).Fuel Feed: Four Weber 40 IF3C carburetors.Power: 340 brake horsepower at 6,800 rpm.
Transmission: 5-speed manual (dog-leg configuration) with rear-wheel drive.Top Speed: Around 175–188 mph, serving as Ferrari's high-speed rival to the Lamborghini Countach.Acceleration: 0 to 60 mph in roughly 5.1 to 5.4 seconds.