New and Pre-owned Ferrari 512 BBi for Sale

"The Ferrari 512 BBi is an established classic, a car that has always been a symbol of Ferrari’s dedication to perfection, power, and speed. Today, more than ever, exotic car aficionados are tracking down this classic, a Ferrari 512 BBi for sale, to be found by the many who are looking.

First released in 1981 as the successor of the 512 BB, the 512 BBi is considered the final chapter of Ferrari’s celebrated Berlinetta Boxer run. Or – to put it more accurately – it’s a Ferrari. Sleek, red, and featuring the prancing horse, this is an object that screams ‘Ferrari’ at you from across a studio or across the street with just as much conviction. Why ‘Berlinetta Boxer’, anyway? The Berlinetta part is a simple enough reference to this car’s designation as a two-seater coupé. But ‘Boxer’ is a reference to the number and arrangement of cylinders of the motor – two in a line, like boxers squaring off in a ring. The ‘i’ in BBi stands for ‘injection’, since this was the first outing of Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection in the Berlinetta Boxer series, and quite a step up from the outgoing car’s four Weber carburettors.

It was powered by the legendary 5.0-litre flat-12, though this was more of a V12 in cross-section, and sounded for all the world like a V12 – screaming, crackling, popping, revving like a dream. At 340 horsepower and 333 lb-ft of torque, it provided ample power for its lightweight body and aerodynamic styling to ensure that this Ferrari could reach just over 174 top speed, which sounds tame for today’s ridiculous speed feats but was utterly out of this world for the time. This was a car that provided an exhilarating experience every time it was piloted, no matter how familiar one was with its operation.

Beyond showcasing its impressive speed, the 512 BBi is also virtually immaculate on the inside, with leather upholstered seats, a traditional three-spoke steering wheel, and a dashboard full of instruments and dials that testify to its racing heritage.

The preservation and restoration status of any Ferrari 512 BBi is very important to any potential buyer and low-mileage, well cared-for examples will command a premium. Given that, finding a Ferrari 512 BBi for sale that fits the criteria might be difficult, but the reward for the successful search will be a chance to own one of the most iconic cars in Ferrari history. It will also be a car that is certain to garner admiration and attention wherever it goes.

To sum up, the Ferrari 512 BBi was more than just a supercar – it symbolised the end of an era, as well as a personal message from Ferrari to the world that they would never stop improving their cars. If you are fortunate enough to ever find a 512 BBi for sale, you will be buying not simply a supercar, but a time capsule, a snapshot of a period when the roar of a flat-12 was enough to elevate a car lover’s pulse and loosen his wallet.

Anyone who wants to purchase this gem will have to do some arduous research to find a Ferrari 512 BBi for sale, but the feeling that comes with driving one of history’s great Ferraris far outweighs the trouble."