Review: Ferrari 512 TR (1993-95)

Overview

Released in June 1993, the Ferrari 512 TR was a mid-engined, performance coupe. Manufactured in Maranello, Italy, the rear-wheel drive 512 TR was powered by a 4.9-litre horizontally-opposed (or flat) twelve cylinder engine that was mated to a five-speed manual transmission.

Based on the Ferrari Testarossa (produced from 1984 to 1991), the V12 engine for the 512 TR had double overhead camshafts per cylinder bank, four valves per cylinder and dry-sump lubrication to prevent oil starvation at high speeds and during hard cornering. For the 512 TR, however, changes included Nikasil cylinder liners, a new air intake system, Bosch engine management system, larger intake valves and a revised exhaust. Furthermore, the manual transmission had a single-plate clutch and sliding ball bearings for easier gearshifts. The 512 TR could accelerate from rest to 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds and had a top speed of 314 km/h.

Compared to its Testarossa predecessor, dimensions for the 512 TR were unchanged: 4485 mm long, 1976 mm wide, 1130 mm tall and a 2550 mm long wheelbase. The 512 TR had independent suspension front and rear with unequal length wishbones, coil springs, gas-filled telescopic shock absorbers and anti-roll bars.

Safety equipment

Standard safety equipment for the 512 TR consisted of ABS. The 512 TR was fitted with cross-drilled and ventilated disc brakes, measuring 315 mm (diameter) at the front and 310 mm at the rear.

Features

Standard features included 18-inch alloy wheels with 235/40 ZR18 front and 295/35 ZR18 rear tyres, a six speaker sound system with a radio and cassette player, climate control air conditioning, leather upholstery, front fog lights, central locking, power windows and power mirrors.

Related links

• Wikipedia.org: Ferrari 512 TR

Recalls: Ferrari 512 TR

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Recalls: Ferrari 512 TR

No recall information is available for the Ferrari 512 TR. To search for recalls of Ferrari models, please visit Product Safety Recalls Australia: Ferrari.

Problems and faults: Ferrari 512 TR

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Problems and faults: Ferrari 512 TR

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Released in June 1993, the Ferrari 512 TR was a mid-engined, performance coupe. Manufactured in Maranello, Italy, the rear-wheel drive 512 TR was powered by a 4.9-litre horizontally-opposed (or flat) twelve cylinder engine that was mated to a five-speed manual transmission… Read full Ferrari 512 TR review

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