1978 Ferrari 312 T3

The Ferrari 312 T3 was the third iteration of the 312 T series of Formula One race cars produced by Ferrari from 1975 to 1980. The 312 T3 was introduced in 1978 and was used by Ferrari's drivers, Gilles Villeneuve and Carlos Reutemann, to compete in the World Championship that season. The car was designed by Mauro Forghieri and it was powered by a flat-12 engine that generated around 515 horsepower.

The chassis of the 312 T3 was made of aluminum and was designed with a monocoque construction. The suspension was a double-wishbone design with anti-roll bars at the front and rear. The front suspension was mounted on the monocoque and the rear suspension was mounted on the engine. The car had a wheelbase of 2,640mm, a track width of 1,635mm at the front and 1,524mm at the rear.

The engine was a flat-12, 2991cc engine that was capable of producing 515 horsepower at 12,200 rpm. The engine was mounted longitudinally behind the driver and was mated to a five-speed manual transmission.

The brakes of the 312 T3 were disc brakes with ventilated steel discs and aluminum calipers. The front brakes had a diameter of 280mm and the rear brakes had a diameter of 278mm.

The car weighed around 590kg and had a top speed of around 312 km/h. The fuel tank capacity was 220 liters and the car ran on 102 octane gasoline.

The bodywork of the 312 T3 was made of fiberglass and was designed with a low, sleek profile. The car featured a large air intake on the engine cover that fed air to the airbox for the engine. The front nose cone of the car was also designed with an aerodynamically optimized profile to reduce drag.

In terms of performance, the 312 T3 was a very competitive car in the 1978 F1 season. Ferrari won four races that season with Villeneuve winning the Canadian Grand Prix and the U.S. Grand Prix, and Reutemann winning the Monaco Grand Prix and the British Grand Prix. The 312 T3 also helped Villeneuve finish second in the Drivers' Championship that season.

Overall, the Ferrari 312 T3 was a technically advanced and powerful race car that was a significant contributor to Ferrari's F1 success in the late 1970s. Its combination of advanced engineering and iconic design has made it a classic among racing enthusiasts and collectors.