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Ferrari Modulo

Ferrari Modulo (1970)

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Production1970
EngineV12
Units built1
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The Ferrari Modulo is a design study styled by Paolo Martin at Pininfarina and presented at the 1970 Geneva Motor Show. The extremely low wedge shape lacks conventional doors: entry is gained by sliding the entire glass roof canopy and windshield forward, while all four wheels are partially skirted. In the engine cover, 24 holes provide a view of the V12, which produces 550 hp. It was based on a 512 S racing car. The Modulo won 22 design awards and has belonged since 2014 to American James Glickenhaus, who has made it drivable again.

Summarized from the sources cited below; every figure in the text was automatically verified against the sources.

Good to know

  • The Modulo is based on the chassis of a 512 S racing car that had previously been converted to 612 Can-Am specification; the engine and gearbox were removed before the chassis was delivered to Pininfarina.
  • The car was originally painted black, and later white.
  • The Modulo was the last in a series of concept studies by Paolo Martin, then chief designer at Pininfarina.
  • Because the market for the 512 S was largely saturated, not all chassis were delivered to customers, and alternative uses were sought.
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Design

On the Modulo, the engine compartment and passenger cell are not visually separated; the bodywork is extremely low. There are no conventional doors; instead, the entire roof section and windshield slide forward to allow access. All four wheels are partially skirted, and 24 holes in the engine bonnet reveal the mid-mounted V12 engine. The Modulo was well received by critics and garnered 22 design awards.

Engineering and origins

The 512 S foundation saw 25 units produced, the minimum homologation requirement for sports cars in the World Sportscar Championship starting in 1969. Porsche had taken the commercial risk with the 917 of building a purebred sports prototype in small-scale production. The Modulo is credited with 550 hp, a top speed of roughly 220 mph, and approximately 3.0 seconds from 0 to 60 mph (97 km/h).

Summarized from the cited sources; every figure was automatically verified against the sources.

Frequently asked questions about the Ferrari Modulo

When was the Ferrari Modulo built?

The Ferrari Modulo was built in 1970.

How much power does the Ferrari Modulo have?

Power of the Ferrari Modulo: 550 hp.

What engine does the Ferrari Modulo have?

Engine of the Ferrari Modulo: 5.0 l V12. It sits behind the seats as a mid-engine.

How many Ferrari Modulo were built?

The Ferrari Modulo is a one-off.

Who designed the Ferrari Modulo?

Design of the Ferrari Modulo: Paolo Martin at Pininfarina.

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