Ferrari 512S Modulo from Pininfarina

Rainer271 · Sep 28, 2014

Only one ever made
James Glickenhaus has recently purchased the Ferrari 512S Modulo concept developed by Pininfarina.

Many consider the 1980 four-door Ferrari Pinin concept as being the most special car to wear the prancing horse logo but in reality it's probably a concept that came out a decade before. It was 1970 when the 512S Modulo was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show, a 512S chassis and drivetrain wrapped around in a wedge-shaped body created by Pininfarina.

The one-off concept has now joined an already impressive collection owned by James Glickenhaus who also has numerous other precious automobiles, with the most popular ones being the P4/5 and P4/5 Competizione. He managed to convince Pininfarina to sell the Modulo concept at a yet undisclosed price tag and just like he did with the Dino Competizione, the 512S Modulo concept will actually go through some modifications in Europe to become roadworthy as Jim is known to drive all of his cars.

The 900 kg concept is 4480mm long, 2040mm wide and 935mm tall while the wheelbase stands at 2405mm. Power comes from a V12 5.0-liter engine generating 550 bhp (410 kW) working together with a five-speed manual gearbox. Only one was ever made so sky's the limit in terms of the price paid by James Glickenhaus.

Source: roadandtrack

hoffmeister_fan · Sep 28, 2014

Especially when driven in the mist like that, anybody else get a "Clockwork Orange" vibe, or is it just me?

bialkov · Aug 21, 2018

The Ferrari 512S Modulo Concept Was A Spaceship For The Road
Aug 20, 2018 at 3:31pm By: Anthony Alaniz, Associate Editor
Nearly 50 years after its debut, it finally moves under its own power.
If your conspiracy theory-crazed Uncle is sure he saw an alien spacecraft during the 1970 Geneva Motor Show, you should remind him the dangers of military-grade LSD. He didn’t see a little gray alien climbing out of a fighter-jet style canopy. And he certainly didn’t see it move under its own power. What he most likely saw was the Ferrari 512S Modulo concept, which looks more like a spaceship than a car. That confusion is likely due to its sharp, wedge-like shape and retractable canopy.
In 1970, when Ferrari unveiled the Pininfarina/Paolo Martin-designed concept, it couldn’t move even under its own power. It was a rolling chassis that lacked an engine. That’s about to change, though, as James Glickenhaus, owner of Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus, bought the concept from Pininfarina in 2014 with the goal of getting it running. Four years later, and Glickenhaus plans to bring the drivable 512S Modulo to Pebble Beach.
The Modulo still looks stunning nearly 50 years after its unveiling. Its wedge-shaped design looks futuristic with its pop-up headlights and wheels tucked into the body. It's those tucked wheels that give the concept a low ride height, which only adds to its low-profile appearance. The cutout in the fender showing the top of the tires is a nice touch. The interior is just as space-age as its exterior with its wide sills, unique steering wheel, and fighter jet-style canopy.

The late 1960s and early 1970s were a wild time for car design, and the Modulo concept is a shining example. It helped usher in the digital age of cars when sharp angles become the go-to styling element for several automakers. When Glickenhaus unveils the Modulo at Pebble Beach, it will be a sight to be seen. The Ferrari 512S Modulo is a one-off bit of automotive history that gets the treatment it's always deserved, including a working powertrain.