The Ferrari 1512, also called the 512 F1, was a Formula 1 car based on the chassis of the 158, which Ferrari campaigned alongside the latter starting in 1964. Its Mauro Forghieri-designed Tipo 207 twelve-cylinder flat engine displaced 1489.63 cm³ and produced 220 PS at 12000 rpm, compared to 210 PS for the V8 of the 158. This made it one of the most powerful 1.5-liter engines in Formula 1; only the V12 in the Honda RA271 was more powerful. The 1512 was intended to be competitive on fast tracks such as Reims, Spa, and Monza; it made its debut at the US Grand Prix at Watkins Glen. Three chassis were built.
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Role of the 1512
With its larger, more powerful engine, the 1512 was designed to be competitive on the season's longest and fastest tracks, such as Reims, Spa, and Monza. On small, twisty circuits, the lighter V8 158 had the advantage. The 1512 made its debut at the 1964 US Grand Prix at Watkins Glen, after which it ran alongside the 158 through the rest of the season and into the following year.
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Frequently asked questions about the Ferrari 512 F1 (1512)
When was the Ferrari 512 F1 (1512) raced?
The Ferrari 512 F1 (1512) made its racing debut in 1964.
How much power does the Ferrari 512 F1 (1512) have?
Power of the Ferrari 512 F1 (1512): 220 PS.
What engine does the Ferrari 512 F1 (1512) have?
Engine of the Ferrari 512 F1 (1512): 1.5-liter Flat-12 (Tipo 207).
How many Ferrari 512 F1 (1512) were built?
3 units of the Ferrari 512 F1 (1512) were built.
