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Ferrari 312 PB
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This article is about the sportscar raced from 1971 to 1973. For the earlier 1969 car, see Ferrari 312 P.
The Ferrari 312 PB was a Group 6 Prototype-Sports Car introduced in 1971 by Italian carmaker Ferrari. It was officially designated the 312 P, but often known as the 312 PB to avoid confusion with a previous car of the same name.[1] It was part of the Ferrari P series of Prototype-Sports Cars but was redesignated as a Group 5 Sports Car for 1972.
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Category | 1971:Group 6 Prototype-Sports Car 1972-73:Group 5 Sports Car |
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Constructor | Scuderia Ferrari |
Designer(s) | Mauro Forghieri |
Predecessor | Ferrari 312 P |
Successor | Ferrari 333SP |
Technical specifications | |
Chassis | Aluminium central monocoque with steel spaceframe front and rear |
Suspension (front) | Double wishbone, outboard coil spring/damper |
Suspension (rear) | Single top-link, reversed lower wishbone, twin radius arms, outboard spring/damper |
Engine | Ferrari Tipo 001 3.0 L DOHC flat-12, naturally aspirated, mid-mounted |
Transmission | Ferrari 5-speed manual |
Fuel | Shell |
Tyres | Firestone/Goodyear |
Competition history | |
Notable entrants | Scuderia Ferrari |
Notable drivers | |
Debut | 1971 1000 km Buenos Aires |
Constructors' Championships | 1 (1972 WSC) |
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