Ferrari 512 BBi

1981 to 1984 · Coupe · 1,007 built

Over the past 12 months, 8 have sold publicly at a median of $255,500. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $281,100. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $141,001 to $462,000, depending on mileage, color, and history.

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Shifty Estimate
$281,100
High confidence · $218K to $330K
Down 7.1% over 12 months
Median · 12 mo
$255,500
Sales · 12 mo
8
Market cap
$283.1M · 1,007 built

The market

Every recorded 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi sale, by date and price
Jul 2026 · Bring a Trailer
$300,456 · 577 mi · Nero
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$200k$300k$400kApr 2016201820192020202120222023202420252026SHIFTY ESTIMATE $281k
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73 sales · 7 unsoldmedian $256kupdated Oct 2026

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Latest results

The newest 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi sales with photographs
1981 Ferrari 512 BBi, sold Apr 2026

Sold $351,000

1983 · Rosso Corsa · 11,806 mi
Apr 3, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
1981 Ferrari 512 BBi, sold Oct 2025

Sold $255,000

1984 · Rosso Corsa · 9,000 mi
Oct 22, 2025 · Bring a Trailer
1981 Ferrari 512 BBi, sold Sep 2025

Sold $270,000

1984 · Red · 78,000 mi
Sep 29, 2025 · Bring a Trailer
1981 Ferrari 512 BBi, sold Sep 2025

Sold $230,000

1983 · Red · 25,000 mi
Sep 12, 2025 · Bring a Trailer
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Specifications

Engine
Flat-12, 5.0L
Power
340 hp
Torque
333 lb-ft
0 to 60
5.4 s
Top speed
183 mph
Transmission
Manual
Drivetrain
RWD
Curb weight
3,086 lb
Production
1,007 built
Designer
Pininfarina

Common questions

How much does a Ferrari 512 BBi cost?

Over the past 12 months, 8 have sold publicly at a median of $255,500. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $281,100. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $141,001 to $462,000, depending on mileage, color, and history.

What is a 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $281,100, down 7.1% over the past 12 months. Confidence is high: 8 public sales in a year gives a firm read.

Is a Ferrari 512 BBi a good investment?

Values are down 7.1% over the past 12 months. Only 1,007 were built. The caution is spread, not direction: across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $141,001 to $462,000, and mileage explains most of that.

How many Ferrari 512 BBi have sold?

Shifty has 75 public sales of the Ferrari 512 BBi on file. The earliest was on Apr 9, 2016.

What is the most expensive Ferrari 512 BBi sold?

The highest public sale on file is $462,000, on Mar 26, 2022.

What has a Ferrari 512 BBi sold for at auction?

The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:

  • $300,456Jul 24, 2026Nero · 577 mi
  • $204,785May 14, 2026Rosso Corsa / Nero · 35,749 mi
  • $351,000Apr 3, 2026Rosso Corsa · 11,806 mi

About the 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi

The 512 BBi represents the final evolution of Ferrari's groundbreaking Berlinetta Boxer series, introducing Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection to tame the wild 5.0-liter flat-12. While purists mourned the loss of 20 horsepower compared to the carbureted 512 BB, the BBi delivered superior drivability and reliability without sacrificing the intoxicating soundtrack. Pininfarina's timeless wedge design remained largely unchanged, though revised NACA ducts and subtle aero tweaks distinguished it from its predecessor. With just 1,007 examples built over three years, the BBi marked the end of an era before the Testarossa's arrival. Today's collectors appreciate its position as the most refined mid-engine Ferrari of the 1980s, combining exotic flat-12 drama with improved real-world usability.

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