1960-1970
Ferrari
Le
Mans

TOP135 – Ferrari 512S (1970)

The Ferrari 512S is one of the most iconic cars produced by Maranello, designed to compete in the World Sportscar Championship during the 1970 season. Created in response to the increasing competitiveness of Porsche, the Ferrari 512S represented the pinnacle of Ferrari engineering in endurance racing. Equipped with a 5-liter V12 engine producing around 550 horsepower, the 512S was capable of reaching speeds over 330 km/h, offering impressive performance on track.

The design of the 512S was handled by Ferrari’s Styling Center in collaboration with Pininfarina. The car featured a low and wide body, with innovative
aerodynamics, including a large rear wing to improve stability at high speeds. The monocoque aluminum structure ensured lightness and rigidity, optimizing
performance during races. Despite its potential, the Ferrari 512S failed to dominate the 1970 season, which was dominated by the Porsche 917. However, the
512S achieved good results in U.S. races, such as the 12 Hours of Sebring, where it demonstrated reliability and speed.
 
In 1971, Ferrari developed an updated version of the car, the 512M, with improvements in aerodynamics and engine performance, but it could not challenge
Porsche’s superiority. Despite the 512S’s competitiveness, Ferrari did not win the World Sportscar Championship, with Porsche continuing to dominate the
sports prototype category.

At the end of 1971, Ferrari decided to focus its efforts on Formula 1, abandoning the 512S and replacing it with other vehicles for endurance racing. Although
it did not achieve the success hoped for in competition, the Ferrari 512S is now considered one of the most fascinating cars in motorsport history. Its
innovative design and role in the legendary Ferrari-Porsche rivalry make it one of the most sought-after sports prototypes by collectors. The 512S continues
to be celebrated as a symbol of Ferrari’s commitment to endurance racing in the 1970s.

TOP135A
NAME: Ferrari 512S
VERSIONS: No.5 J.Ickx / P. Schetty - 24 Hours of Le Mans 1970
BRAND: Ferrari
YEAR: 1970
SCALE: 1:18
CATEGORY: Le Mans

TOP135B
NAME: Ferrari 512S
VERSIONS: No.6 I.Giunti / N. Vaccarella - 24 Hours of Le Mans 1970
BRAND: Ferrari
YEAR: 1970
SCALE: 1:18
CATEGORY: Le Mans

TOP135C
NAME: Ferrari 512S
VERSIONS: No.7 D. Bell / R. Peterson - 24 Hours of Le Mans 1970
BRAND: Ferrari
YEAR: 1970
SCALE: 1:18
CATEGORY: Le Mans

TOP135D
NAME: Ferrari 512S
VERSIONS: No,8 A. Merzario / C. Regazzoni - 24 Hours of Le Mans 1970
BRAND: Ferrari
YEAR: 1970
SCALE: 1:18
CATEGORY: Le Mans

TOP135E
NAME: Ferrari 512S
VERSIONS: No.11 R. Bocknum / S. Posey - Fourth place 24 Hours of Le Mans 1970
BRAND: Ferrari
YEAR: 1970
SCALE: 1:18
CATEGORY: Le Mans

TOP135F
NAME: Ferrari 512S
VERSIONS: No.12 B. Hughes de Fierlandt / A. Walker - 5th place 24 Hours of Le Mans 1970
BRAND: Ferrari
YEAR: 1970
SCALE: 1:18
CATEGORY: Le Mans

TOP135G
NAME: Ferrari 512S
VERSIONS: Red
BRAND: Ferrari
YEAR: 1970
SCALE: 1:18
CATEGORY: Le Mans