Why is it called Testarossa?
The Testarossa name paid homage to the famed World Sportscar Championship winner 1957 250 Testa Rossa sports racing car. Testa Rossa, which literally means “red head” in Italian, refers to the red-painted cam covers sported by both cars’ 12-cylinder engines.
How much does a Testarossa cost?
A: The average price of a Ferrari Testarossa is $126,540.
Who trained Testa Rossa?
Dean Lawson
Trained by Dean Lawson and owned by John Cappellin, Testa Rossa won six G1s in his career and is fondly remembered for his rivalry with another superstar of his generation, Redoute’s Choice.
How fast is a Testarossa?
around 180 mph
Its 4.9-liter flat-12 delivered 385 horsepower and pushed the car from 0 to 60 mph in just 5.2 seconds. It had a top speed of around 180 mph and it was described by Ferrari as a 300-kph living room. The Testarossa was thoroughly revised in 1991, when the 4.9-liter flat-12 was updated to 422 horsepower.
Is the Testarossa a good car?
In its day, the Testarossa was criticised for being so wide as to be barely usable, but it’s about the same width as a 458, and few have complained about that. Now it feels almost compact and visibility is superb for a mid-engined car. The steering lock is exceptional and luggage space is vast.
Does Ferrari still make a Testarossa?
The exterior saw a redesign that put the model in-line with the recently released 348, including adjustments for new spoilers and a new engine cover. The F512 M followed the 512 TR and was the last version of the Testarossa produced — with a total of 501 models (75 of which were right-handed).
The range goes all the way to $211,000 for pristine #1-condition cars. Notable sales in recent memory include the Miami Vice Testarossa ( no sale at $475K), actor Don Johnson’s personal example ( sold for $110,000), the aforementioned 1986 Testarossa Spider ( sold for $1,349,239), and a one-owner time capsule car ( sold for $319,000).
What makes the Ferrari Testarossa so special?
Designed as a high-end touring machine for the world market, the Testarossa possessed a mix of usability and refinement that added to the blistering performance and stunning style one expects from a Ferrari.
Why is the Testarossa so popular?
The Testarossa lives in a world with very few peers. The car knocked the socks off the motoring press in period, and it carved its way into the cultural canon thanks to TV appearances, posters, scale models, and placement in the popular video games ( Out Run and Test Drive ).
What features come standard on a Testarossa?
Seeing as Testarossas came with nearly everything standard, the only options were exterior/interior colors, installing the stereo of your choice, and opting for a six-piece set of fitted, leather-wrapped luggage made by Schedoni of Modena.