Ferrari 312B
Mauro Forghieri's flat-12 Ferrari, whose low engine cleared the airflow under the rear wing and brought the Scuderia back to winning.
- Power
- 450 bhp
About the Ferrari 312B
Developed under Mauro Forghieri, the 312B introduced Ferrari's Tipo 001 flat-12, an engine often called a boxer although it is not a true one, chosen for its low centre of gravity and the clear airflow it left beneath the rear wing. Jacky Ickx won three Grands Prix in 1970 as he chased Jochen Rindt's points total, and Clay Regazzoni won the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, but Ickx could not close the gap and Lotus took the Constructors' title. Mario Andretti won the 1971 season opener in the car before the 312B2 took over from Monaco. In 19 races the original 312B took five wins, six poles and 11 fastest laps. Developed versions raced until early 1975.
Ferrari 312B specs
The Ferrari 312B produces 450 bhp (336 kW).
| Make | Ferrari |
|---|---|
| Model | 312B |
| Years | 1970–1971 |
| Type | Race car |
| Body style | Open-wheel single-seater |
| Country | Italy |
| Engine | 3.0L naturally aspirated flat-12 (Ferrari Tipo 001) |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,991 cc (3.0 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 450 bhp (336 kW) at 12,000 rpm |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual (Ferrari Type 621) |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 535 kg (1,179 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 841 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Ferrari 312B rarity in CarSpot
The Ferrari 312B is a Unicorn card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 42 out of 100. The rarest tier: hypercars, one-offs and cars built in tiny numbers, typically fewer than about 500. A Unicorn card is worth 320 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
Rarity is a collectible game mechanic, not an assessment of real-world scarcity or value.
Ferrari 312B fun facts
- Its flat-12 engine family, introduced in 1970, went on to power Ferrari's Formula One cars through the 312T series until 1980.
- Clay Regazzoni's win at Monza came on the weekend that Jochen Rindt was killed in practice.
