The Testarossa entered production in 1984 as the successor to the 512 BB. Its name, meaning "red head" in Italian, comes from the twelve-cylinder engine's red-painted cam covers and pays homage to the 250 Testa Rossa race car. The engine displaces 4943 cm³, features four valves per cylinder, and produces 287 kW at 6300 rpm; 0 to 100 km/h takes 5.8 seconds, with top speed estimated at 290 km/h. Pininfarina penned the bodywork, and Scaglietti built it in Modena. Through 1991, 7177 units were produced.
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Engine and drivetrain
The longitudinally mounted twelve-cylinder features dual overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder (48 in total), and dry-sump lubrication. The compression ratio is 9.30:1, and peak torque is 490 Nm at 4500 rpm. Early US versions produced 283 kW. The entire powertrain along with the suspension could be removed as a single unit from below to allow servicing of the engine and timing belts.
Wheels and chassis
At launch, the Testarossa featured magnesium center-lock wheels and Michelin TRX tires sized 240/45 VR 415 at the front and 280/45 VR 415 at the rear. Starting with the 1986 model year, conventional 16-inch wheels were introduced, though the US remained on TRX wheels until 1989. In mid-1988, the suspension was revised and switched to Ferrari's standard five-lug bolt pattern. The brake discs measure 309 mm front and 310 mm rear.
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The press praised the car, yet in comparison tests it lost to the Lamborghini Countach, the Alpina B10 Bi-Turbo, and the BMW M5. It achieved fame through Miami Vice, appearing in its third, fourth, and fifth seasons, and via the arcade game Out Run. The car is regarded as a hallmark of the yuppie era; its side strakes continue to be replicated on widebody kits to this day.
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Frequently asked questions about the Ferrari Testarossa
When was the Ferrari Testarossa built?
The Ferrari Testarossa was built from 1984 to 1991.
How much power does the Ferrari Testarossa have?
Power of the Ferrari Testarossa: 287 kW.
What engine does the Ferrari Testarossa have?
Engine of the Ferrari Testarossa: 4.9 l Tipo F113 and F113 B 180° V12. It sits behind the seats as a mid-engine.
How fast is the Ferrari Testarossa?
Top speed of the Ferrari Testarossa: 290 km/h.
How fast does the Ferrari Testarossa accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h?
The Ferrari Testarossa accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.8 s.
How many Ferrari Testarossa were built?
7177 units of the Ferrari Testarossa were built.
Who designed the Ferrari Testarossa?
Design of the Ferrari Testarossa: Diego Ottina, Leonardo Fioravanti, Ian Cameron, Guido Campoli, Emanuele Nicosia at Pininfarina (Testarossa); Pietro Camardella at Pininfarina ….
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