The 212 Inter (road) and Export (racing) used an even larger engine than the 166 and 195, though they were otherwise very similar. By boring out this version of the V12 to 68mm, a displacement of 2562cc was achieved. Horsepower ratings were no more potent than the smaller 195 engine, but top speed reached as high as 120 mph, or more than 140 mph on the Export model. One weber carburettor produced more than 130 horsepower, but three were good for better than 150 horsepower. Remaining in production until as late as 1953 and for a longer period than the 195, at least two dozen Export models were produced compared to about 80 of the 212 Inter version.
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