Ferrari 312T
The transverse-gearbox Ferrari that brought Niki Lauda the 1975 title and Ferrari its first Constructors' crown since 1964.
- Power
- 495 bhp
About the Ferrari 312T
Mauro Forghieri designed the 312T to cure the 312B3's handling, using a tubular spaceframe reinforced with riveted aluminium panels, a narrower front and a new gearbox mounted transversely ahead of the rear axle to lower the polar moment of inertia, the T standing for trasversale. Its Tipo 015 flat-12 produced about 495 hp and the car's handling proved inherently neutral. Niki Lauda tested it extensively over the winter, and after a slow start he won four of five mid-season races and clinched the 1975 title with third at Monza, where Clay Regazzoni's win sealed the Constructors' Championship. Lauda won the first two races of 1976 and Regazzoni the third before the 312T2 took over.
Ferrari 312T specs
The Ferrari 312T produces 495 bhp (369 kW) and 320 Nm (236 lb-ft) of torque.
| Make | Ferrari |
|---|---|
| Model | 312T |
| Years | 1975–1976 |
| Type | Race car |
| Body style | Open-wheel single-seater |
| Country | Italy |
| Production | About 5 built |
| Engine | 3.0L naturally aspirated flat-12 (Ferrari Tipo 015) |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,992 cc (3.0 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 495 bhp (369 kW) at 12,200 rpm |
| Torque | 320 Nm (236 lb-ft) |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual, transverse (Ferrari Type 015) |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 575 kg (1,268 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 861 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Ferrari 312T rarity in CarSpot
The Ferrari 312T is a Unicorn card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 100 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 312T fun facts
- Its World Championship debut at the 1975 South African Grand Prix was disappointing, and later tests showed Niki Lauda's engine had a technical fault.
- Five 312T chassis were raced, numbered 018 and 021 to 024.
- Its first victory came in the non-championship International Trophy, with Niki Lauda driving.
