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Raced1969
EngineFlat-12 (180°)
The Ferrari 212 E Montagna was a one-off: a Spyder on the chassis of a Dino 206 S with a unique 2-liter twelve-cylinder flat engine with 48 valves, a further development of the 1.5-liter Formula 1 engine from the 1512. The "E" stands for "Europeo." The car was created for the European Hill Climb Championship; Peter Schetty dominated this championship in 1969 and set numerous course records. The bodywork was reminiscent of the 330 P4 in Can-Am trim.
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Good to know
- The track record set by Peter Schetty at the Côte de Cesana-Sestrière remained unbroken for 13 years.
- Its toughest competitor, Arturo Merzario's Abarth 2000, had around 50 PS less.
- After seven victories, including six outright course records, the team did not contest the final round because the title was already secured.
- Chassis number 020 previously served as the basis for the 1968 Pininfarina show car 250 P5, with a different V12 engine.
Learn moreThe engine · From test mule to hill climb specialist · After the title
The engine
As early as 1964, Ferrari had developed the 1.5-liter flat-twelve Tipo 207 for the 1512, designed by Mauro Forghieri. Stefano Jacoponi developed this into the Tipo 232 with 1990.08 cm³ and an 11:1 compression ratio. Initially, it delivered 280 to 290 bhp at 11,500 rpm. Two units were built; the first was scrapped after development and dyno testing. The second engine ran from 1967 in the "Sport 2000," a test mule on the Dino 206 S chassis that Chris Amon tested in Modena at the end of that year.
From test mule to hill climb specialist
At the end of 1968, chassis 020 and the Tipo 232 engine were reunited, and Ferrari developed the Sport 2000 into the 212 E under Forghieri's direction. Considered insufficiently reliable for endurance racing, it was optimized for short, twisty hillclimb courses. The headlights were eliminated, fuel capacity was reduced, and the fiberglass bodywork was adapted for aerodynamics and weight. The rear disc brakes were mounted inboard to lower unsprung mass. Total weight was 500 kg; the serial number is 0862.
After the title
The car did not compete in 1970, although many drivers wanted to buy it. In late 1970, Ferrari sold it to Edoardo Lualdi-Gabardi, who had a new body fitted based on a design by Piero Lardi Ferrari. The original body was mounted on a Dino 206 S, where it remains to this day. Lualdi-Gabardi raced the 212 E successfully in hillclimbs in 1971.
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Frequently asked questions about the Ferrari 212 E Montagna
When was the Ferrari 212 E Montagna raced?
The Ferrari 212 E Montagna was raced in 1969.
How much power does the Ferrari 212 E Montagna have?
Power of the Ferrari 212 E Montagna: 300–320 hp-metric.
What engine does the Ferrari 212 E Montagna have?
Engine of the Ferrari 212 E Montagna: 1991 cm³ 180° V12 naturally aspirated Tipo 232. It sits behind the seats as a mid-engine.
How many Ferrari 212 E Montagna were built?
Units built of the Ferrari 212 E Montagna: 1 (one-off).
Who drove the Ferrari 212 E Montagna?
Drivers of the Ferrari 212 E Montagna: Peter Schetty, Edoardo Lualdi-Gabardi.
How many races did the Ferrari 212 E Montagna win?
The Ferrari 212 E Montagna took 14 wins in 16 races.
What are the predecessor and successor of the Ferrari 212 E Montagna?
Predecessor: Ferrari 1512. Successor: Ferrari 312PB.
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