Ferrari Modulo

Ferrari 512 S Modulo
Manufacturer Ferrari
Production 1970
1 unit
Predecessor N/A
Successor N/A
Class Concept car
Body style semi-monocoque
Layout RMR layout
Engine 5.0 L V12
Transmission 5-speed manual
Wheelbase 2405 mm (94.7 in)
Length 4480 mm (176.4 in)
Width 2040 mm (80.3 in)
Height 935 mm (36.8 in)
Curb weight 900 kg (1984 lb)
Related Ferrari 512 S
Designer Paolo Martin at Pininfarina

The Ferrari 512 S Modulo is a concept car designed by coach maker Pininfarina, unveiled at the 1970 Geneva Motor Show.

By January 1970, Ferrari had built a series of twenty-five Ferrari 512 S racing cars for homologation purposes, just like Porsche had done in 1969 with the Porsche 917. This meant that dozens of high powered mid-engined race cars were available. Ferrari could not race or sell all of the manufactured cars, and gave chassis number 1046 (the 23rd car) to Pininfarina.

The Modulo was the last in a series of studies. The concept car has an extremely low body with a Canopy-style roof that slides forward to permit entry to the cabin. All four wheels are partly covered. Another special feature of the design consists of twenty-four holes in the engine cover that reveal the Ferrari V12 engine.

The Modulo is a working car, although the limitations of the bodywork prevent it being practical or road legal.

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