The Ferrari 712 P is an open prototype for the North American Can-Am series, fielded by the Scuderia beginning in 1970. The designation is easy to decode: 7 stands for seven liters of displacement, 12 for the cylinder count, and P for prototype. Replacing the 612 P, it was built on a 512 S chassis bearing number 1010, which received new open bodywork; the V12 delivered 750 bhp at 8000 rpm. At a Can-Am race at Watkins Glen, Mario Andretti finished fourth; North American outings were run by Luigi Chinetti's team. Overall, the car was raced only rarely.
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Origins
The 712 P was the successor to the 612 P and was built on a 512 S chassis designated number 1010. The chassis already had an eventful past and received new, open bodywork. The seven-liter V12 had first been used in late 1969 in the 612 Can-Am. The designation is straightforward: 7 for engine displacement in liters, 12 for the cylinders, P for prototype.
Rarely raced
The Can-Am entries were managed by Luigi Chinetti's North American Racing Team. At Watkins Glen, Mario Andretti drove the car to fourth place. Jean-Pierre Jarier was subsequently brought in, competing at Watkins Glen and Road Atlanta, and Brian Redman also drove the car. Chinetti entered the car only sporadically over several years, after which it was sold. The Scuderia itself ran the prototype just once, in a sports car race at Imola, which Arturo Merzario won.
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Frequently asked questions about the Ferrari 712 P
When was the Ferrari 712 P raced?
The Ferrari 712 P was raced from 1970 to 1971.
How much power does the Ferrari 712 P have?
Power of the Ferrari 712 P: 750 bhp at 8'000 /min.
What engine does the Ferrari 712 P have?
Engine of the Ferrari 712 P: 6860 cm³ (92.0 x 86.0 mm) Ferrari 512 Derived V12. It sits behind the seats as a mid-engine.
Who engineered the Ferrari 712 P?
Engineering of the Ferrari 712 P: Giacomo Caliri.
Who drove the Ferrari 712 P?
Drivers of the Ferrari 712 P: Sam Posey, Jean-Pierre Jarier, Mario Andretti, Brian Redman.
How many races did the Ferrari 712 P win?
The Ferrari 712 P took 0 wins in 3 races.
What are the predecessor and successor of the Ferrari 712 P?
Predecessor: Ferrari 612P.
