Ferrari 612 CanAm

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The Ferrari 612 CanAm , also known as the Ferrari 612P (the "P" stood for prototype), was a CanAm prototype from Ferrari , which Scuderia used in the North American racing series in 1968 and 1969.

Development history

In 1968, the management of Scuderia decided to build their own sports car for the CanAm racing series, which is popular in Canada and the United States , and to use it themselves. In 1967 a converted Ferrari 412P was used as a 412 CanAm . The North American Racing Team from Luigi Chinetti organized the racing commitments.

The Ferrari 612 CanAm had the 12-cylinder mid-engine that was originally used in the Ferrari 512S . The engine developed 620 hp with a displacement of just under 6.2 liters. In order to achieve sufficient traction for the rear wheels despite this performance, a mighty rear wing was mounted just behind the driver above the engine.

Racing history

The car made its debut in the fall of 1968. New Zealander Chris Amon , Scuderia works driver in Formula 1 and the sports car world championship, had to crash after just one lap at the Las Vegas race. The entire 1969 season was only partially successful, as the Scuderia only operated the operations with limited commitment. Chris Amon's second place in Edmonton remained the best place for the car for the entire season. With third places in Watkins Glen and Mid-Ohio, Amon still managed two more podium finishes. The Ferrari 712 CanAm followed in 1970 .

Technical specifications

612 CanAm Year of construction 1968; used in 1968 and 1969
Engine:  12-cylinder V mid-engine
Bore × stroke:  92 × 78 mm
Displacement 6222 cc
Compression: 10.5: 1
Power:  455 kW (620 hp) at 7000 rpm
Max. Torque:  588 Nm at 5600 rpm
Crankshaft -
Motor control:  -
Mixture preparation:  Lucas fuel injection
Fuel: -
Tank capacity:  -
Cooling:  water
Transmission:  4 aisles, 1 return aisle, installed lengthways
Chassis:  Monocoque, fiberglass body
Front suspension:  Independent suspension on double wishbones, coil springs
Rear suspension:  Independent suspension on double wishbones, coil springs
Shock absorber:  Hydraulic telescopic shock absorbers front and rear
Brakes:  Internally ventilated disc brakes all around, on the outside of the wheel carriers
Wheelbase:  2450 mm
Track:  1603/1591 mm
External dimensions:  4200 × 2240 × 890 mm
Dry weight 700 kg (680 kg in 1969)
Top speed:  approx. 300 km / h

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