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    The only Ferrari 312 S ever built was chassis no. 0744 (chassis design type 524) and was powered by a Tipo 142 engine with twin overhead camshafts.

    Ferrari 312 S

    The only 312 S ever built was chassis no. 0744 (chassis design type 524) and was powered by a Tipo 142 engine with twin overhead camshafts. Its only race was the Spa-Francorchamps Grand Prix on May 18th 1958 from which Olivier Gendebien was forced to retire with gearbox woes on the fourth lap. After that the car was modified and renamed the 412 S.

    • V12
      ENGINE
    • 2953.21 cc
      TOTAL DISPLACEMENT
    • 235 kW
      MAXIMUM POWER @ 8400 rpm
    • 280 km/h
      TOP SPEED
    • Typefront, longitudinal 60° V12
    • Bore/stroke73 x 58.8mm
    • Unitary displacement246.10cc
    • Total displacement2953.21cc
    • Compression ratio9.4 : 1
    • Maximum power235 kW (320 hp) at 8400 rpm
    • Power per litre108hp/l
    • Maximum torque-
    • Valve actuationtwin overhead camshaft per bank, two valves per cylinder
    • Fuel feedsix Weber 42 DCN carburettors
    • Ignitionsingle spark plug per cylinder, two magnetos
    • Lubricationdry sump
    • Clutchmulti-plate
    • Frametubular steel
    • Front suspensionindependent, unequal-length wishbones, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers
    • Rear suspensionde Dion, twin radius arms, transverse leaf spring, telescopic shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
    • Brakesdrums
    • Transmission4-speed + reverse
    • Steeringworm and sector
    • Fuel tankcapacity 196litres
    • Front tyres6.00 x 16
    • Rear tyres7.00 x 16
    • Typetwo-seater spider
    • Length-
    • Width-
    • Height-
    • Wheelbase2350mm
    • Front track1328mm
    • Rear track1310mm
    • Weight750 kg (kerb)
    • Top speed280km/h
    • Acceleration 0-100 km/h-
    • 0-400 m-
    • 0-1000 m-