Our Review of the 1995 Ferrari 512 M Base

Ferrari introduced the 512 M Base in late 1994 to regain its grip on the Coupe market. There are 1 trim levels for the 512 M in 1995: . With two doors and spacious seating for several adults, the rear-wheel drive 512 M makes a statement. There is plenty of competition in the Coupe market, including strong offerings from Kia.

1995 Ferrari 512 M Base Specs

The 512 M Base is equipped with a Ferrari 4.9 liter twelve -cylinder engine that utilizes 48 valves. The engine is mated to a Ferrari 5-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Ferrari.

The fuel system for the 1995 512 M is a traditional Bosch ME-2.7, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 12 gallons.

The 512 M uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a manual-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.

Statistics

The dimensions of the 512 M Base are inches wide by inches long. It sits inches off the ground. It seats a standard several adults passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was an industry-average price when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-average price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Coupe.

The standard warranty period for the 512 M is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the coupe market.

Fuel Efficiency

The 512 M Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of seventeen in-city driving and twenty three when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was within normal parameters.

Parting Shots

The 1995 model year was very successful for the Ferrari 512 M. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.

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