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Ferrari Berlinetta Boxer 512 BB 4.9 (322 Hp)
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Ferrari Berlinetta Boxer:
The Ferrari Berlinetta Boxer is a series of sports cars produced by Ferrari in Italy between 1973 and 1984. The BB was designed by Leonardo Fioravanti at Pininfarina. The first BB model, the 365 GT4 BB, replaced the front engined Daytona and was the first in a series of road-going Ferraris equipped with a mid-mounted flat-twelve engine. The 365 GT4 BB was succeeded in 1976 by the BB 512, equipped with a larger displacement engine, then by the fuel-injected BB 512i in 1981. The series was discontinued in 1984 when the BB 512i was replaced by the Testarossa, which used a revised version of the flat-twelve engine....(Read more on Wikipedia)
512 BB Overview:
Ferrari Berlinetta Boxer (512 BB). Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. A two-door car with a fixed roof, known for its sporty design and dynamic performance. Seating for 2 makes it ideal for daily use.
4.9 (322 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
A slightly detuned version of the 4.9L flat-12, still offering formidable performance for its time, though with a marginal reduction in outright power compared to the earlier variant.
Fuel Economy
Similar to its higher-output sibling, this engine was designed for performance, not efficiency, resulting in high fuel consumption figures.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Iconic mid-engined Ferrari styling
- • Exhilarating flat-12 engine sound and performance
- • Significant collector's value and appreciation potential
- • Engaging manual transmission driving experience
- • Historical significance as a supercar pioneer
Cons:
- • High maintenance costs and complexity
- • Poor fuel economy
- • Limited practicality and comfort for daily use
- • Parts can be difficult to source and expensive
- • Challenging to drive at low speeds due to heavy controls
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(512 BB: 1976 - 1981).
| General: | |
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| Brand: | Ferrari |
| Model: | Berlinetta Boxer |
| Generation: | 512 BB |
| Modification (Engine): | 4.9 (322 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1981 |
| End of production: | 1984 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Coupe |
| Seats: | 2 |
| Doors: | 2 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 322 Hp |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
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