In the second half of 1969, after selling 50% of the company to Fiat, Enzo Ferrari was able to kick off a fresh project, building a new sports-prototype for the 5-litre class. In order to obtain type-approval for the model, 25 units had to be built. Time was tight, but Mauro Forghieri and his team succeeded in designing and building the car in just three months. The 512 S was officially launched to take part in the World Sports Car Championship in Group 5.
