How many Ferrari 512 BB were made?
BB 512 were produced between 1976 and 1981. At its debut at the Paris Show in 1976, the 512 BB was equipped with a 5-litre version of the 12-cylinder boxer. The new engine proved a great success, giving the same power at lower revs, better torque and a smoother delivery than the earlier version in the 365 GT4 BB.The 512 BB was announced at the 1976 Paris Salon, replacing the 365 GT4/BB, and continued in production until 1981 when it was replaced by the 512 BBi, on which fuel injection replaced the carburettors. A total of 929 examples were produced during this period in the chassis number range 19677 to 38487.
How does the 512 BB compare to other Ferraris?
The 512BB looks like the real pick of the litter: appreciably more refined, with an engine that’s more tractable than the 365’s, yet still offering most of the earlier car’s good looks. It’s the best expression of this distinctly Modenese approach to the 12-cylinder supercar. The 512 BB in many ways is the sweet spot in the Boxer Berlinetta range because it has a bigger-capacity engine and more power than the 365 GT4 BB. Power was up to 360 bhp and torque was up to 330 lb/ft.
Is a Ferrari 512 a Testarossa?
The F512 M followed the 512 TR and was the last version of the Testarossa produced — with a total of 501 models (75 of which were right-handed). Interior upgrades include drilled aluminum pedals, a chromed gearshift knob, and standard air conditioning along with the choice of carbon fibre bucket seating. Power was upped by 38 bhp and the 12-cylinder’s already generous torque was also increased. The 512 TR was the replacement for the Testarossa, and was announced for the 1992 model year.