The Ferrari Testarossa Was A Rolling Symbol Of Glorious 80s Excess.
The Testarossa take the name of the Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa, a legendary racing model from 1956 that won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1958, 1960, and 1961. Testa Rossa, which literally means “red head” in Italian, refers to the red-painted cam covers of the 12-cylinder engine.
According to Enzo Ferrari’s lifelong philosophy, it is, along with the F40, the latest Ferrari supercar model to push the boundaries of automotive mechanical engineering without resorting to the new assistive technology systems and driving aids in vogue in the world of automotive design of the time.
Mostly known for its side strakes and ultra-wide rear track, the car made numerous appearances in pop culture, most notably in the third season of Miami Vice and Sega’s arcade game OutRun. Much like the Lamborghini Countach and the Porsche 959, the Testarossa spawned posters that adorned childhood walls well into the 1990s.
The Ferrari Testarossa is a coupé designed by Pininfarina with 2 doors and a mid mounted engine which delivers its power through the rear wheels. The Ferrari Testarossa’s engine is a naturally aspirated petrol, 4.9 litre, double overhead camshaft 12 cylinder with 4 valves per cylinder. It develops 385 bhp (390 PS/287 kW) of power at 6300 rpm, and maximum torque of 490 N·m (361 lb·ft/50 kgm) at 4500 rpm. Lubrication is of the dry sump-type. A 5 speed manual gearbox delivers the power to the wheels. With a claimed kerb weight of 1506 kg, the Ferrari Testarossa can dispense with the 0-60 mph sprint in 5.2 seconds and the standing quarter mile in 13.5 seconds. The Ferrari Testarossa is said to be able to manage a maxiumum speed of 275 km/h (171 mph).
This car became synonymous with the 80s and today participates in a part of the retro culture of the 80s.
Miami Vice Ferrari Testarossa
Serial number 63631, this 1986 Ferrari Testarossa is possibly the most famous Ferrari in the popular culture as the Miami Vice Hero Car. This Testarossa is an early example with a single mirror on the driver’s A-pillar. A mid-mounted 4.9-liter flat-12 produced 390 horsepower (291 kilowatts) with a five-speed manual gearbox.
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