1968 Ferrari 612 Canam
This second model was built for the Can-Am Challenge Cups series (hence the name) and was a more powerful version of its predecessor with the 612 referring, in fact, to its six-litre 12-cylinder engine. The car was finished just in time to take part in the last race of the season at Las Vegas. In 1969, it was represented at Watkins Glen where Chris Amon managed third place behind the usual larger capacity American cars.
In Detail
submitted by | Richard Owen |
type | Racing Car |
built at | M, Italy |
engine | V12 |
valvetrain | DOHC 4 Valves / Cyl |
displacement | 6222 cc / 379.7 in³ |
bore | 92 mm / 3.62 in |
stroke | 78 mm / 3.07 in |
compression | 10.5:1 |
power | 462.3 kw / 619.9 bhp @ 7000 rpm |
specific output | 99.63 bhp per litre |
bhp/weight | 885.57 bhp per tonne |
driven wheels | Mid Engine / RWD |
front brakes | Vented Discs |
rear brakes | Vented Discs |
steering | Rack & Pinion |
curb weight | 700 kg / 1543 lbs |
wheelbase | 2450 mm / 96.5 in |
front track | 1603 mm / 63.1 in |
rear track | 1590 mm / 62.6 in |