1980 Ferrari 512 BB LM
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General Information
Vehicle Type:
2-door coupe,
race car
Price:
$80,000 (1980)
Fuel Mileage:
Unavailable
Drivetrain
Configuration:
Mid Engine/RWD
Engine:
Flat-12
Displacement:
4942 cc
Horsepower:
500 bhp @ ---- rpm
Torque:
Unavailable
Max RPM:
Unavailable
Transmission:
5-Speed Manual
Dimensions
Weight:
2330 lbs
Height:
Unavailable
Length:
Unavailable
Width:
Unavailable
Wheelbase:
Unavailable
Track (f/r):
Unavailable
Performance
0-60 mph:
Unavailable
0-100 mph:
Unavailable
¼ mile:
Unavailable
Top Speed:
204 mph
Lateral acceleration:
Unavailable
Braking 60-0 mph:
Unavailable

Although the first 512 BB LM were created in 1978, it first debuted in 1979 at the 24 Hours of Daytona. Unfortunately, of the three cars entered, one crashed and the other two were withdrawn from the race. The 512 BB LM was also entered in the 24 Hours of Le Mans of that same year, but faired no better - only one car finished, in twelfth place. In 1980, the 512 BB LM was reworked: horsepower was bumped up from 480 to around 500, and weight was decreased by about 200 pounds. Aerodynamics were improved by the vented side skirts that also doubled as a main styling aspect of the car. The improved car was entered at Le Mans again in 1980, but the best finish was only tenth overall. The 512 BB LM raced at Le Mans for two more years, but only managed a best of 5th overall.
Updated 10:23 AM - July 04, 2009