Ferrari 512

Ferrari 512 S was a sports prototype car produced by Italian manufacturer Ferrari from late 1969 to 1970. As its name suggests, the car had a 5.0L V12 engine, and was homologated as a Group 5 Sportscar of which a total number of 25 units had to be made. Porsche had already done the same in April 1969 with the Porsche 917, while other Sportscars in the 5-litre class, Ferrari 250 LM, Ford GT40 Mk.I, Lola T70, had been built mainly in 1964, 1965 or 1967. Several 512S were entered in the 1970 International Championship for Makes by the factory Scuderia Ferrari and private teams. Later that year, modified versions resembling their main competitor, the Porsche 917, were called Ferrari 512 M (for modificata). In the 1971 International Championship for Makes, the factory focused on the new Ferrari 312 PB and abandoned the 512 which was only entered by privateers. From 1972 onwards, the 512 (as the 917) was withdrawn from the world championship following a change in the regulations; some 512s in private hands went on to compete in the Can-Am and Interserie races.