Getting 23 Miles a Gallon: The Ferrari 512 TR for 1994
The 1994 512 TR is an important vehicle to Ferrari for the coupe market segment. The Base is a member of a series of one trim levels for the 512 TR which include Base. The two-door car with its rear-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Ferrari. There is strong competition from vehicles from Honda.
1994 Ferrari 512 TR Base Specs
The restyled 512 TR Base is equipped with a 4.9-liter twelve -cylinder engine that utilizes 48 valves. The engine is mated to a Ferrari five-speed transaxle. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 1993 version.
The fuel system for the 1994 512 TR is a Bosch ME-2.7 system, running on gasoline . The fuel is regulated by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.
Steering control is handled through a manual-steering rack-style configuration. The 512 TR comes equipped with power-assisted brakes, with Non-ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The car uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.
Statistics
The dimensions of the 512 TR 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 listed retail price in 1994 (MSRP) was an industry-high price, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-high price. This price is in line with the industry average price for a two-door Coupe.
The standard warranty period for the 512 TR is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the coupe market.
Fuel Efficiency
The 1994 512 TR gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is below average for a coupe car.
Parting Shots
There are several reasons why the Ferrari 512 TR Base sold well in 1994. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Ferrari, specifically a 512 TR.
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Ferrari 512 TR 1994 Euro Owners Manual |  |
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US $45.00 | 2h 24m |
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Ferrari Owners Manual 512 BB Testarossa TR 1980 - 1994 | |
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OXYGEN SENSOR ferrari 512 TR 92-94 93 1992 1994 1993 | |
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Tags: 2-Door, Base, Coupe, Ferrari 512 TR, United States market
