After several difficult Formula 1 seasons during the late 1960s, Ferrari bounced back with the 312 B launched at the start of 1970. This was the first Ferrari powered by Mauro Forghieri's three-litre flat 12 engine, which would go on to successfully challenge the dominant Ford Cosworth DFV engine throughout the decade. Following a difficult start of the season, the fabulous Ferrari really came into its own in the second half 1970, scoring four wins in the last five races. This proved enough to move Ferrari and Jackie Ickx to second in the constructors and drivers championships respectively. Although Mario Andretti added another Grand Prix victory to the 312 B tally, its immediate successor were not quite as competitive and it would take until 1974 before Ferrari was back on top but still using the flat 12 introduced in the 312 B.
Of the four examples built, we captured three in recent years including chassis 004 driven in anger at the recent Monterey Motorsports Reunion. They can all be found in our 23-shot gallery, which serves to illustrate this detailed article.

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1970 Ferrari 312 B - Images, Specifications and Information