To this day, the 1981 Ferrari 512 BB is one of the most recognizable models from the prestigious Italian automaker. From 1976 to 1981, Ferrari produced a total of 929 carbureted 512 BB examples, this is one of them. This is a special Prancing Horse featuring a 4.9L flat 12-cylinder engine in the mid-rear of the car.
Combine that with rear-wheel-drive and a five-speed manual transaxle to have the perfect recipe for an authentic vintage Ferrari driving experience. The 12-cylinder engine sounds amazing when it is idling but the way it roars when you get on it is seductive to any gearhead.
It produces 360 horsepower with 333 pound-feet of torque, more than enough for some serious fun. Could you see yourself driving this Ferrari 512 Berlinetta Boxer? If so, you will be happy to learn that this Ferrari is available for sale through Bring a Trailer.
The classic Ferrari red paint combines with the black leather interior to create a very desirable 512 exampl for enthusiasts and collectors. With only 26,000 kilometers or approximately 16,155 miles on the odometer, this 512 BB has a lot of life left in it.
You’ll enjoy the exhaust note through a full stainless steel exhaust system and there is even air conditioning to keep you cool after a hot lap. Should you choose to elect for music that isn’t coming from those exhaust pipes, there is a Pioneer CD deck inside the cockpit.
From cornering to accelerating, driving the 512 BB offers plenty of smiles per mile. It is also a really good mid-engine car to use when learning the driving dynamics of that specific layout. You can go from 0 to 62 miles per hour in 5.4 seconds in the 512 BB. If you have enough track, you should be able to reach a top speed of 179 mph.
This 1981 Ferrari 512 BB is a great opportunity for any collector to add to their stable. If you want to make sure that lucky collector is you, all you have to do is emerge as the winning bidder. Sounds easy, right?
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