Ferrari 612P

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Ferrari 612P
Category Can-Am
Production1968-69
Predecessor Ferrari 412P
Successor Ferrari 712P
Technical specifications
Length4,200 millimetres (170 in)
Width2,240 millimetres (88 in)
Height890 millimetres (35 in)
Axle track 1,603 millimetres (63.1 in)
1,591 millimetres (62.6 in)
Wheelbase 2,450 millimetres (96 in)
Engine Ferrari 512 Derived V12 6,222 cubic centimetres (379.7 cu in; 6.222 L) (92 by 78 millimetres (3.6 in × 3.1 in)) RMR
Transmission 4-speed manual, 1 reverse gear
Power455 kilowatts (610 bhp; 619 PS) @ 7,000 rpm
588 newton-metres (434 lbf⋅ft) @ 5,600 rpm
Weight680–700 kilograms (1,500–1,540 lb)
Competition history
Notable entrants Scuderia Ferrari
Notable driversJim Adams
Chris Amon
EntriesRacesWins Podiums Poles
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The Ferrari 612P (the "P" stands for prototype, the "6" refers to the engine displacement, and the "12" denotes the number of cylinders), is a purpose-built Group 7 prototype, designed, developed and built by Scuderia Ferrari, specifically intended to be used in the North American Can-Am sports car racing series in 1968-1971. [1] [2]

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Development history

In 1968, the management of Scuderia decided to build its own sports car for the CanAm racing series, popular in Canada and the United States, and to use it themselves. In 1967 a converted Ferrari 412P was used as a 412 Can-Am. The North American Racing Team from Luigi Chinetti organized the racing commitments. [3] [4]

The Ferrari 612 Can-Am had the 12-cylinder mid-engine initially used in the Ferrari 512S. The engine developed 620 hp with a displacement of almost 6.2 liters. In order to achieve sufficient traction for the rear wheels despite this performance, a powerful rear wing was mounted just behind the driver above the engine. [5] [6]

Racing history

The car made its debut in the fall of 1968. New Zealander Chris Amon, Scuderia works driver in Formula One and the sports car world championship, crashed out of the race in Las Vegas after just one lap. The entire 1969 season was only partially successful, as the Scuderia operated the missions only 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 made two more podium finishes. It was succeeded by the Ferrari 712P Can-Am in 1970, however, the 612P was raced through 1971 [7] [8] [9]

Technical specifications (612P Can-Am)

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