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 | | View more photos Chassis Num: 29507 |
Ronald W. Busuttil of Bel Aire, California, became the cars next owner in December of 1992. The car was entered into the 1994 International Ferrari Concours at Monterey. It was awarded a Second in Class. In June of 1995 it was entered in the Rosso Rodeo Concours of Beverly Hills where it finished Second in Class. It was apart of the 1997 Ferrari at 50 Exhibit in the Petersen Museum. The final outing for the car under Busuttil's care was at the 1997 Rodeo Drive Concours.
It was sold in 2000 to Sandra and Kurt Schultz fo Union Dale, PA. Since then the car has appeared at historic racing events such as the 2006 Cavallino Classic and Watkins Glen event.
History
October 30, 1979 - Completed as seventh of twenty five 512 BBLM Silhouette Competition Berlinettas
January 2, 1980 - Issued Certificate of Origin and sold to Albert Obrist of Reinach, Switzerland on Ferrari Invoice No 5159/79
April 1980-1992 - Sold to John Masterson. Raced and shown in numerous events from 1981-1992 including 1st Place at Long Beach Grand Prix Concours, April 1981.
Feb 1993,Jn 1995,Apr 1997 Shown by Dr Busitti at the Rodeo Drive Concours d'Begance. Awarded 1st in Class
April 1997 - Displayed at the Petersen Automotive Museum for the 50th Anniversary Ferrari Celebration
Jan 2000-2007 - Competed in the Ferrari Historic Series at the Cavallino Classic and shown in the Concours d'Elegance.
Awarded a Gold Award followed by four Platinum awards.
August 2000-present Raced by Mr. Schultz in Ferrari Shell Historic Challenge Series
The Ferrari 512 BB LM was produced from 1979 through 1982 with only 25 examples produced. The Pininfarina design bodies featured a longitudinally, mid-mounted 12-cylinder engine driving the rear wheels. The 512 BB LM was a continuation of the 512 BB, but built specifically for the grueling 24 Hours of Le Mans. The 512 BB had been shown a few years prior at the 1976 Paris Motorshow and served as a replacement for the 365 GT4 BB.
The chassis of the 512 BB was modified by Ferrari and a weight reduction of around 200 lbs was achieved. Unfortunately, the newly designed body weighed about 200 pounds extra than the 512 BB so there was no overall weight reduction. The engine was modified to include a Lucas Fuel Injection system which boosted power to around 460 horsepower. Further modifications improved output to 500 horsepower. The gearbox was not modified to handle the extra horsepower and ultimately would be the demise of its chances at many racing events.
The Ferrari 512 BB LM suffered from poor handling. In an effort to reduce the wheelbase and to fit all the components, the engine was mounted above the gearbox. This meant a lot of weight sat high in the vehicle and greatly affected the handling.
At its inaugural Le Mans appearance, the 512 BB LM finished in a disappointing 12th. The above mentioned issues coupled with strong competition from other competitors such as Porsche with their 700 horsepower 935's, the 512 BB LM was outclassed. Modifications and improvements were made the 512 BB LM's over the following years and in 1981 a 512 BB LM scored a class victory at LeMans, the highlight of their career.
The BB LM's were retired in 1984 when they failed to meet new regulations.
The chassis of the 512 BB was modified by Ferrari and a weight reduction of around 200 lbs was achieved. Unfortunately, the newly designed body weighed about 200 pounds extra than the 512 BB so there was no overall weight reduction. The engine was modified to include a Lucas Fuel Injection system which boosted power to around 460 horsepower. Further modifications improved output to 500 horsepower. The gearbox was not modified to handle the extra horsepower and ultimately would be the demise of its chances at many racing events.
The Ferrari 512 BB LM suffered from poor handling. In an effort to reduce the wheelbase and to fit all the components, the engine was mounted above the gearbox. This meant a lot of weight sat high in the vehicle and greatly affected the handling.
At its inaugural Le Mans appearance, the 512 BB LM finished in a disappointing 12th. The above mentioned issues coupled with strong competition from other competitors such as Porsche with their 700 horsepower 935's, the 512 BB LM was outclassed. Modifications and improvements were made the 512 BB LM's over the following years and in 1981 a 512 BB LM scored a class victory at LeMans, the highlight of their career.
The BB LM's were retired in 1984 when they failed to meet new regulations.
1979 Ferrari 512 BBLM |
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| Year | 1979 |
| Make | Ferrari |
| Model | 512 BBLM |
| Engine Location | Mid |
| Drive Type | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis | Separate body on tubular steel ladder-type frame |
| Production Years for Series | 1979 - 1982 |
| Body Designer | Pininfarina |
| Price | $85,000.00 |
| Weight | 3800 lbs | 1723.7 kg |
| Combined MPG | 0.00 |
| Chassis Range | 26681 - 41263 |
| Chassis / Engine Numbers Shown | |
| Chassis Number | 29507 |
| Chassis Number | 34445 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Configuration | F |
| Cylinders | 12 |
| Engine | Horizontally-opposed |
| Aspiration/Induction | Normal |
| Displacement | 4942.00 cc | 301.6 cu in. | 4.9 L. |
| Valves | 24 valves. 2 valves per cylinder. |
| Valvetrain | DOHC |
| Horsepower | 500.00 BHP (368 KW) @ 7000.00 RPM |
| Torque | 333.00 Ft-Lbs (451.5 NM) @ 4600.00 RPM |
| HP to Weight Ratio | 7.6 LB / HP (Vehicles with similar ratio) |
| HP / Liter | 102.0 BHP / Liter |
| Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 |
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| Standard Transmission | |
| Gears | 5 |
| Transmission | Manual |
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