Vehicle Description
1983 FERRARI 512BBi for sale. Motorcar Classics is proud to present
this exceptional 1983 Ferrari 512BBi featured in Rosso Corsa Red
with Tan leather interior with contrasting Red seat inserts. The
Berlinetta Boxer took the place of the Daytona in Ferraris model
range and was the first in a series of Ferraris to use a
mid-mounted flat-12 engine. The flat-12 featured two opposed banks
each with six cylinders that led to the Boxer moniker. Like some of
Ferraris most iconic cars, the Boxer was designed by Leonardo
Fioravanti and it was the first mid-engined road-car to bear the
Ferrari name and the Cavallino Rampante (prancing horse) logo. The
BB was introduced as the 365BB, then, with a larger motor, as the
512BB, both of which were carbureted. The last of the series
carried fuel injection, hence the 512BBi designation. The BB series
were never officially sold by Ferrari in the US, but there was
great demand and private importers stepped up to meet the demand.
The Boxer was later replaced by the Testarossa with a similar
configuration but radically different styling. Our car is one of
1,007 512BBi and it is in pristine condition with immaculate paint
and brand new interior. Look closely at the leather, the dashboard,
the fit and finish, this is one of the finest Boxers I have seen.
And the combination of the Tan leather, Red inserts, and Red
carpets is arguably the best interior combination. With 360HP
driving through Ferraris traditional gated 5-speed gearbox, 0-60
comes up in just about 5.4 seconds which was true supercar
performance for its day. Our car has covered 27,684 km (17,202
miles). Boxers are delightful and exciting to drive. This one is a
great example.
