22.07.2025Ferrari 512M: Podium at the debut in Daytona

The 24 Hours of Daytona took place for the tenth time on the last weekend of January 1971 and was the opening race of the Sports Car World Championship. With a total of 64 cars across all classes, the race attracted a large number of entrants – despite the absence of several factory cars. At the end of the 24 hours, a Porsche 917K from J.W. Automotive Engineering won, ahead of a Ferrari 512S and a Ferrari 512M from Penske-White Racing.

The driver lineup consisted of just two drivers. One of the drivers was David Hobbs. The Briton competed for many teams and manufacturers during his career, competing in the 24 Hours of Le Mans 20 times alone, competing for several years in the Sports Car World Championship, and competing in NASCAR and Formula 1.

His teammate in Daytona was Mark Donohue. The American had been part of the Sports Car World Championship since 1962 – initially in smaller classes, then in the top categories from 1966 onwards. Numerous podium finishes in major endurance races and a victory at the 24 Hours of Daytona in 1969 made him famous. Furthermore, the name Donohue is closely associated with the legendary US team owner Roger Penske, who, with his team, is still responsible for Porsche's participation in the World Endurance Championship and IMSA, and is also successful in NASCAR and IndyCar. In the early years of Penske Racing, Mark Donohue was one of the key figures in the team's success and even competed for Penske in Formula 1. Donohue and Penske continued to work together at Daytona and in the Sports Car World Championship in 1971.

Penske-White Racing's car at the endurance classic in Florida was the Ferrari 512M, where the "M" stands for "modified." The car was a further development of the Ferrari 512 S and, after its successful testing in the 1970 season, was used in various racing series the following year. As was common at the time, the chassis consisted of a tubular steel frame. Powered by a five-liter V12 engine and a five-speed transmission, the 512M reached a top speed of 310 km/h. Compared to its predecessor, it also featured more powerful brakes and a flatter, more aerodynamic body design.

The striking blue Ferrari 512M with yellow accents and Sunoco sponsorship is now available in scale 1:18 for your home display. The model, manufactured by WERK83, was produced to the usual high quality and reflects the original as closely as possible.

Ferrari 512M Sunoco #6 3rd 24h Daytona 1971 Donohue, Hobbs 1:18 WERK83, RRP €119.95, item-no.: W18053005

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Ferrari 512M Sunoco #6 第三 24h Daytona 1971 Donohue, Hobbs 1:18 WERK83

119,95 €