The design featured, most visibly, a new
348-style nose, whilst revisions were made to the rear lights and slatted
grille, the engine cover and various other areas. New (still 5-spoke) 18
inch wheels were fitted with narrower tyres at the front (235/40) and wider
at the rear (295/35). The intrior also received many small changes.
The engine retained its 4943cc capacity,
48 valves and red cam covers, but gained over 30bhp thanks to larger valves,
a higher compression ratio (10:1) a new engine management system and new
inlet and exhaust systems. It was also located lower in the chassis (still
over the gearbox) due to the new exhaust system. The suspension remained
effectively the same, with double Performance, predictably, improved, with
0-100km/h in 4.8 seconds and a top speed of 314km/h (192mph).
An
evolution of the Testarossa, the 512TR was
released in 1992. Both the design and the mechanicals were revised to keep
the car ahead of the competition.
wishbones
all round and twin coil/damper units at the rear, although the front track
was increased whilst the rear decreased.
In 1994 the 512M took over in production.
This featured further significant external modifications including new,
fixed headlights (replacing the pop-up lights in the Testarossa and 512TR)
and new round rear lights, not covered by the black slats. The weight of
the car was further reduced by around 18kg whilst the engine power went
up by 12bhp.
Technical Details
| Engine | TR : 4943cc (82x78mm) 48V flat-12 with 428bhp @ 6,750rpm
M : as above except : 440bhp |
| Suspension | front : independent with wishbones and coil springs
rear : independent with wishbones and (twin) coil springs wheelbase : 2550mm track (front/rear) : 1532mm/1644mm |
| Brakes | ventilated discs all round with servo assistance |
| Transmission | 5 speed manual plus self-locking diff |
| Steering | rack and pinion |
| Empty weight | 1,473kg |
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