Ferrari 312T2
The airbox-free successor to the 312T, in which Niki Lauda fought back from his 1976 crash to win the 1977 title.
- Power
- 500 bhp
- Top speed
- 174 mph
About the Ferrari 312T2
Launched at Fiorano for the 1976 rule change that banned tall airboxes, the 312T2 fed its flat-12 through NACA-style ducts in the cockpit sides and had a 2,560 mm wheelbase, 42 mm longer than the 312T. Niki Lauda won three more races and led the championship until his crash at the 1976 German Grand Prix, blamed on a suspected rear suspension failure, after which he was back racing six weeks later and lost the title to James Hunt by a single point. Ferrari still won the Constructors' Championship, and the uprated 312T2B brought Lauda his second title in 1977 and Ferrari a third straight Constructors' crown, more through reliability than outright speed. Gilles Villeneuve joined late in 1977, and the car raced on into the first two rounds of 1978.
Ferrari 312T2 specs
The Ferrari 312T2 produces 500 bhp (373 kW) and 320 Nm (236 lb-ft) of torque. It has a top speed of 174 mph (280 km/h).
| Make | Ferrari |
|---|---|
| Model | 312T2 |
| Years | 1976–1978 |
| Type | Race car |
| Body style | Open-wheel single-seater |
| Country | Italy |
| Engine | 3.0L naturally aspirated flat-12 (Ferrari Tipo 015) |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,992 cc (3.0 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 500 bhp (373 kW) at 12,200 rpm |
| Torque | 320 Nm (236 lb-ft) |
| Top speed | 174 mph (280 km/h) |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual, transverse (Ferrari Type 015) |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 560 kg (1,235 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 893 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Ferrari 312T2 rarity in CarSpot
The Ferrari 312T2 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 312T2 fun facts
- The 1977 cars were the first Ferrari Formula One cars to carry Fiat logos.
- A de Dion rear suspension was tried at launch but abandoned after extensive testing in favour of a conventional layout.
- Its first race was the non-championship Race of Champions at Brands Hatch in March 1976.
