Ferrari Tipo F101 C V12 Engine – 4.8L Quad-Cam – Rebuilt – Weber Carburetors – Engine No. ☆00047☆

This Ferrari Tipo F101 C V12 engine is a later and more powerful evolution of Ferrari’s legendary Colombo V12, produced between 1977 and 1979 for use in the Ferrari 400 GT, which replaced the 365 GT4 2+2. The engine is said to have been rebuilt in 2015 and has been stored since, with a documented inspection carried out in September 2025, supported by an accompanying invoice.

Displacing 4.8 liters and factory-rated at 340 horsepower, the Tipo F101 C represents the final large-displacement, carbureted iteration of the Colombo-based V12 family. Six Weber 38 DCOE 111 side-draft carburetors are included in the sale (not currently installed), making this engine particularly desirable for originality-focused restorations or high-level collector projects.

The engine retains its correct F101 C 000 type designation, and the engine number ☆00047☆ is clearly stamped, confirming its authenticity and factory specification.

Technical Specifications

• Engine Type: Ferrari Tipo F101 C

• Factory Designation: F101 C 000

• Configuration: 60-degree naturally aspirated V12

• Displacement: 4,823cc (4.8L)

• Bore x Stroke: 81mm x 78mm

• Block & Cylinder Heads: Aluminum alloy

• Valvetrain:

  • Dual overhead camshafts per bank

  • Quad-cam (DOHC) configuration

  • Two valves per cylinder (24 valves total)

• Ignition System:

  • Twin ignition coils

  • Rear-mounted distributors

• Induction:

  • Six Weber 38 DCOE 111 side-draft carburetors (included, not installed)

• Lubrication: Wet sump

• Factory Power Output: 340 horsepower

• Original Application: Ferrari 400 GT

• Production Period: 1977–1979

• Engine Number: ☆00047☆

Condition & History

• Rebuilt in 2015 (per seller)

• Stored following rebuild

• Inspected in September 2025

• Inspection invoice included

• Weber carburetors included loose and uninstalled

• Offered as a complete engine assembly suitable for installation or further recommissioning

As with any long-stored performance engine, pre-installation inspection, recommissioning, and tuning are recommended prior to operation.

Ideal Applications

• Ferrari 400 GT restoration or engine replacement

• Period-correct Ferrari V12 project

• High-end collector engine acquisition

• Specialist rebuild or concours-level preparation

• Investment-grade classic Ferrari powertrain

Why the Tipo F101 C Is Significant

• Final carbureted evolution of Ferrari’s Colombo-derived V12

• Larger 4.8L displacement compared to earlier 4.4L variants

• Correct engine for late-production Ferrari 400 GT models

• Increasing scarcity of complete, numbered Ferrari V12 engines

• Strong collector demand for documented, rebuilt examples