Ferrari 312T4
Ferrari's first ground-effect car, which won six races in 1979 and brought Jody Scheckter the world title.
- Power
- 515 bhp
- Top speed
- 172 mph
About the Ferrari 312T4
Mauro Forghieri's 312T4 was closely based on the 312T3 but redesigned to use ground effect, with the narrowest monocoque the team could make. The width of the Tipo 015 flat-12 intruded where the upswept underside should have been, so it worked more like the Lotus 78 than a full wing car, yet it proved extremely reliable, retiring only once for mechanical reasons. Introduced at the 1979 South African Grand Prix, it won three races each for Gilles Villeneuve and Jody Scheckter, as Scheckter won the Drivers' title and Ferrari its fourth Constructors' Championship in five seasons. It made way for the 312T5 at the start of 1980.
Ferrari 312T4 specs
The Ferrari 312T4 produces 515 bhp (384 kW) and 324 Nm (239 lb-ft) of torque. It has a top speed of 172 mph (277 km/h).
| Make | Ferrari |
|---|---|
| Model | 312T4 |
| Years | 1979–1980 |
| 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 | 515 bhp (384 kW) at 12,300 rpm |
| Torque | 324 Nm (239 lb-ft) |
| Top speed | 172 mph (277 km/h) |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual, transverse (Ferrari Type 015) |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 590 kg (1,301 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 873 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Ferrari 312T4 rarity in CarSpot
The Ferrari 312T4 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 312T4 fun facts
- Ferrari gave Jody Scheckter the car he drove to the title; he demonstrated it at the 2010 Bahrain Grand Prix and at Monza in 2019, then sold it at auction in 2024.
- Ferrari tested a semi-automatic version of the 312T gearbox with steering-wheel buttons in 1979, but Gilles Villeneuve preferred the manual and it never raced.
