Ferrari 512BB/LM 1981

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From Wikipedia:
After the failure of the first batch, Ferrari worked on fixing the BB LM with a second development program in late 1978. The flat-12's carburetors were replaced with an electronic fuel injection system to increase power to 480 hp (358 kW), a system later adapted to the 512i BB. The production-based bodywork of the first BB/LMs was replaced by a new design developed by Pininfarina which was 16 in (41 cm) longer and carried over none of the original styling cues. The pop-up headlights were now replaced by fixed units integrated into the fascia, while the tail was lengthened to the maximum allowed by regulations. Nine of these revised BB LMs were built by Ferrari in 1979,[6] while a further refined series of sixteen were built from 1980 to 1982. Amongst the BB LM's best finishes was a fifth overall and first in the GTX class at the 1981 24 Hours of Le Mans.[7]

Specifications:
Engine: rear, longitudinal flat-12
Bore/stroke: 82 x 78 mm
Unitary displacement: 411.92 cc
Total displacement: 4943.04 cc
Compression ratio: 10,3:1
Maximum power: 470 hp
Power per litre: 95 hp/l
Maximum torque: 346 kW
Valve actuation: twin overhead camshafts per bank, two valves per cylinder
Fuel feed: Lucas indirect injection
Ignition: electronic, single spark plug per cylinder
Lubrication: dry sump
Clutch: twin-plate
Frame: tubular steel
Front suspension: independent, unequal-length wishbones, coil springs over telescopic shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
Rear suspension: independent, unequal-length wishbones, coil springs, twin telescopic shock absorbers each side, anti-roll bar
Brakes: discs
Transmission: 5-speed + reverse
Steering: rack-and-pinion
Fuel tank: capacity 120 litres
Front tyres: 23/59 x 15
Rear tyres: 34/61 x 15
Type: two-seater, berlinetta
Length: 4895 mm
Width: 1830 mm
Height: 1120 mm
Wheelbase: 2500 mm
Front track: 1563 mm
Rear track: 1713 mm
Weight: 1050 kg
Top speed: 320 km/h

Photos:
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This car was always strikingly good lucking to me and I have no idea why. The first I saw of this car was a YouTube video of a Ferrari motorsport reunion at Hockenheim, and there were 2 or 3 of this car pacing all of them, so it might be the fastest Ferrari Le Mans car this side of the 333SP but don't quote me on that.
 

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