Ferrari 312 F1 1969

Specifications

Chassis: Type 609, monocoque, aluminium panels in double wall riveted to tubular steel structure Front Suspension: Double wishbones, upper rocker arm, lower wishbone, inboard spring/damper units and anti-roll bar Rear Suspension: Upper rocker arm, reversed lower wishbone, 2 radius arms and anti-roll bar Brakes: Girling discs and callipers, inboard at rear on differential housing, independent hydraulic circuits Steering: Rack and pinion Fuel Tank: 180/220 litres, Pirelli rubber-canvas tanks Bodywork: Aluminium single-seater body with composite elements
Transmission: Rear-wheel drive, Borg & Beck multi-plate clutch, 609 rear longitudinal overhanging 5-speed gearbox + reverse, ZF plunger-type limited-slip differential Gear Ratios: Variable depending on track

Dimensions

Length: 4,060 mm
Width: 738 mm
Height: 910 mm Wheelbase: 2,400 mm
Front/ Rear Track: 1,550 mm / 1,561 mm Kerb Weight (with water and oil): 530 kg Front Tyres: 5.00-10.00-13", Firestone Rear Tyres: 6.00-13.50-15", Firestone Wheels: cast light alloy; front 10x13", rear 14x15"

Engine

Designation: Ferrari Type 255/C
Type: Rear-mounted. 60° V12, light alloy cylinder block and head, special cast iron wet liners, 116 mm connecting rods, lateral exhausts, water cooled
Bore & Stroke: 77 x 53.5 mm
Unitary and Total Displacement: 249.129/2,989.556 cc Compression Ratio: 11.8:1
Max. Power Output: 436 bhp at 11,000 rpm Timing Gear: 4 valves per cylinder, 2 overhead camshafts per cylinder bank, chain drive Fuel Feed: Lucas indirect injection Ignition: Single plug, coil-ignition, Marelli coil and Dinoplex transistorised capacitive discharge Lubrication System: Dry sump with radiator