FERRARI 312 T3

Years of activity 1978/1979.

First race South African Grand Prix of 4.3.1978.

Engine Type 015. 12 cylinders in 180° V,rear-mounted. Light alloy cylinder block and press-fitted aluminium cylinder liners, 112 mm connecting rod.

Water cooled.

Bore and stroke 80 x 49.6 mm.

Unitary and total capacity and Compression ratio 249.3168 / 2,991.801 cc.11.5:1.

Max. power output 510 bhp at 12,200 rpm.

Timing gear 4 valves per cylinder, 2 camshafts per bank of cylinders, gear drive at rear.

Fuel feed Lucas indirect injection.

Ignition Single. Coil-ignition and Marelli Dinoplex electronic capacitive discharge.

Lubrication Pressurised. Dry sump.

Transmission Rear. Borg & Beck multi-plate clutch.020 gearbox with 5 speeds + reverse,

transverse in block with self-locking differential.

Gear ratios Variable depending on racing circuit.

Frame Type 020. Stress-bearing body: aluminium panels riveted to light alloy structure

with various sections and cast light alloy supports.

Front suspension Double wishbone: double triangles,inboard spring/ dampers units.

Rear suspension Double wishbone: upper arm, lower trapezium and 1 central strut.

Steering Rack and pinion.

Brakes Lockheed callipers and Brembo ventilated cast iron discs. Inboard at rear on

differential.

Tyres Front 24/55-13î, rear 40/65-13î.Michelin.

Rims Light alloy multipiece. Front 11x13î,rear 19x13î.

Wheelbase 2,560 mm. Front/rear track 1,620 mm / 1,585 mm.

Length 4,250 mm. Width 2,130 mm. Height 1,010 mm.

Weight with water and oil 601 kg.

Fuel tank 200 litres. 2 side and 1 central tanks.Petrol NO 98/100.

Battery Safa Warley.

Bodywork body in composites and aluminium.

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