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Mid-Engine Revolution · 1970–1971

512 S

Engine
V12
Displacement
4.994 L
Power
550 hp
Gearbox / layout
5MT / MR
Weight
840 kg
Top speed
320 km/h

Profile & significance

Group 5 homologation sports prototype: 4,994-cc V12, around 550 hp, mid-engine, roughly 840 kg and ≈320 km/h. Ferrari built the required batch of 25 chassis; many were subsequently modified. Market for genuine, correct 512 S examples is several million to well into eight figures depending works history.

Talking points

  • Group 5 homologation sports prototype: 4,994-cc V12, around 550 hp, mid-engine, roughly 840 kg and ≈320 km/h.
  • Ferrari built the required batch of 25 chassis; many were subsequently modified.
  • Market for genuine, correct 512 S examples is several million to well into eight figures depending works history.

Raw archive entry

512 S 4.994L V12 ≈550 5MT / MR ≈840 ≈320 25 homologation