Specification 312 B
| First Race: | South African Grand Prix of 7.3.1970 | |
| Engine type: |
Type 001. Rear-mounted. 12
cylinders in 180° V. Light alloy cylinder block and head,
press-fitted aluminium wet cylinder liners, 112 mm
connecting rod, water cooled.
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| Bore & Stroke: |
78.5 x 51.5 mm
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| Unitary and total capacity: | 249.25 cc / 2991.01 cc | |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.5:1 | |
| Max. Power Output: | 450 bhp at 12000 rpm |
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| Valve actuation: | Twin overhead camshafts per bank, four valves per cylinder | |
| Timing
gear: |
4 valves per cylinder, 2 overhead camshafts per bank of cylinders, rear geared drive. | |
| Fuel Feed: | Lucas indirect injection | |
| Ignition: | single spark plug per cylinder, coil and Dinoplex | |
| Lubrication System: | Dry sump | |
| Wheel drive: | Rear | |
| Clutch: | Multi-plate | |
| Gearbox: |
5-speed + reverse
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| Chassis: | Semi-monocoque, tubular steel chassis with riveted aluminium panels, engine a semi-stressed member | |
| Front Suspension: |
Independent, unequal-length
wishbones, inboard coil springs over telescopic shock
absorbers, anti-roll bar
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| Rear Suspension: |
Independent, upper lever arm,
reversed lower wishbone, twin radius arms, coil springs over
telescopic shock absorbers,anti-roll bar
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| Brakes: | Discs | |
| Steering: | Rack and pinion | |
| Length: | 4,020 mm | |
| Width: | 742 mm | |
| Height: | 956 mm | |
| Wheelbase | 2,385 mm | |
| Front Track: | 1,565 mm | |
| Rear Track: | 1,575 mm | |
| Kerb Weight (with water and oil): | 534 kg | |
| Front Tyres: | 9-22-13" , Firestone | |
| Rear Tyres: | 12.5-26-15", Firestone | |
| Fuel Tank: | 240 litres, | |
| Bodywork: | Formula 1 single-seater | |
| Top Speed: | 310 Km/h | |
