1951 Ferrari 212

Ferrari 212 is an automobile that has a 2 door convertible/cabriolet body style with a front mounted engine powering the rear wheels. Its 12 cylinder, single overhead camshaft naturally aspirated engine has 2 valves per cylinder and a capacity of 2.6 litres. It provides power and torque figures of 140 bhp (142 PS/104 kW) at 6500 rpm and 216 Nm (159 lbft/22 kgm) at 4000 rpm respectively. Its claimed kerb weight is 923 kg. Top quoted speed is 193 km/h, which equates to 120 mph.
Full specs

Body type
2 door convertible/cabriolet with 2 seats
Length
3715 mm
Weight
923 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
2.6 litre
Cylinders
12, V
Power
142 PS / 140 bhp / 104 kW @ 6500 rpm
Torque
216 Nm / 159 ft.lb / 22 kgm @ 4000 rpm
Acceleration
0-60 mph 10.5 s
Top speed
193 km/h / 120 mph

1951 Ferrari 212 specifications

1951 Ferrari 212 data
bodywork
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Body type	2 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2250 mm	88.6 inches
Track/tread (front)	1270 mm	50 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1250 mm	49.2 inches
Length	3715 mm	146.3 inches
Width	1559 mm	61.4 inches
Height	1083 mm	42.6 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.65
Kerb weight	923 kg	2035 lb
Weight distribution	53% front
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Ferrari
Engine code
Cylinders	V 12
Capacity	2.6 litre 2562 cc (156.343 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	68 × 58.8 mm 2.68 × 2.31 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.16
Valve gear	single overhead camshaft (SOHC) 2 valves per cylinder 24 valves in total
maximum power output	142 PS (140 bhp) (104 kW) at 6500 rpm
maximum torque	216 Nm (159 ft·lb) (22 kgm) at 4000 rpm
Specific output	40.7 kW/litre 55.4 ps/litre 54.6 bhp/litre 0.9 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	84.31 Nm/litre 1.02 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	7.5:1
Fuel system
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	1059.5 kPa (153.7 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	213.5 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)	8.1 s
Acceleration 0-60mph	10.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	193 km/h (120 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 153.79 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.15 PS/kg 113.11 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.11 kW/kg 151.68 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.15 bhp/kg 0.07 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 8.84 kg/kW 14.77 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position	front
Engine layout	longitudinal
Drive wheels	rear wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID	979
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	34.4
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1951 Ferrari 212 added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.