512BB is it any good?

[v8_steve]

512BB is it any good?

[jdw1234]

Is the pope catholic!

I think last month's Classic & Sports reviewed the model against the 246 Dino.

[v8_steve]

But its 0-60 time is only 7 seconds (Classic and Sports Car).

[bobfrance]

Who cares about the 0-60, it's beautiful!

[trackcar]

certainly is beautiful, even now it's a gorgeous shape

[Jonty355]

Erm, noise??? Ferrari 12 cylinder boxer engine? if the looks aren't what make you think its beautiful, then the shear thrill of hearing it should make you go all funny!

I'd love one. It'll still be quick, but so much fun to drive.

[Redwing]

v8_steve said:

But its 0-60 time is only 7 seconds (Classic and Sports Car).

I always thought it's peformance was similar to the Countach.....just a little slower!

[v8_steve]

A Range Rover will do 60 in 7 seconds!

[Burba]

surely if you've got to this point in the thread, you're missing the point?!?!?

[bobfrance]

Wiki says 5.8 anywayz, Although that was to 0-60 time when new.

What next MPG?!!!

[jenzo]

v8_steve said:

A Range Rover will do 60 in 7 seconds!

Buy a range rover then

[jenzo]

v8_steve said:

512BB is it any good?

Any good in what sense.? 0-60.?

[FUBAR]

I've a mate with a 365BB, whats the difference?

[v8_steve]

Will the Ferrari go up in value?

[v8_steve]

I think the 512 was a limited eddition made for racing. They had to produce a certain number so they could compete.

[ettore]

FUBAR said:

I've a mate with a 365BB, whats the difference?

The 365BB begat the 512 BB so it`s earlier. They have a different engine size and they look slightly different but are fundamentally similar.

The 0-60 time is pretty irrelevant for these things. Have a look at the rolling acceleration times and you will see a significant difference!

BB`s are, IMHO, great looking (and sounding) cars even if they were a little flawed.

Edited by ettore on Tuesday 13th May 16:10

[ettore]

v8_steve said:

I think the 512 was a limited eddition made for racing. They had to produce a certain number so they could compete.

No, they were very much a production car. They made a number of racing versions for sportscar racing but they were never particularly successful being heavy and a little ponderous (still lovely though!).

[FUBAR]

ettore said:

FUBAR said:

I've a mate with a 365BB, whats the difference?

The 365BB begat the 512 BB so it`s earlier. They have a different engine size and they look slightly different but are fundamentally similar.

The 0-60 time is pretty irrelevant for these things. Have a look at the rolling acceleration times and you will see a significant difference!

BB`s are, IMHO, great looking (and sounding) cars even if they were a little flawed.

Edited by ettore on Tuesday 13th May 16:10

Thanks for that

[derestrictor]

Exquisite.

[Redwing]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuim9PB-vyM&fea...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hiQ-Ztz8tA&fea...

Gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!