- New Ferrari plug-in features a mid-rear V8 twin-turbo engine.
- Name draws on a 70-year heritage of some of the most iconic Ferraris ever built.
- New racing-derived technologies and a redesigned active spoiler enhance the 849 Testarossa’s downforce.
Ferrari has unveiled the long-awaited successor to the SF90 Stradale; a revived Testarossa, set to arrive as both a coupe and spider.
The 849 Testarossa will be powered by a re-engineered twin-turbo V8 producing 610kW, paired with three electric motors: one at the rear and two up front, adding a further 162kW. Combined, the system delivers 772kW.
All of this means the new Testarossa can go from 0-100km/h in under 2.3 seconds, with a top speed exceeding 330km/h.
While the figures may sound intimidating, the Testarossa will be equipped with an on-demand all-wheel-drive system and torque vectoring, designed to maximise performance and control in any condition.
Adopted from the SF90 Stradale, the 849 Testarossa will utilise the same PHEV architecture. The system aims to “improve performance and driving comfort, with an optimised calibration to work in synergy with the internal-combustion engine.”
One of the standout innovations in the new Testarossa is its turbocharger; inspired by the 296 GT3. It's the largest turbocharger ever fitted to a roadgoing Ferrari.
Ferrari has optimised the turbocharger with new materials and revised aerodynamics (including redesigned compressor wheels and a refined turbine) in an aim to minimise turbo lag and maintain responsiveness.
The power-to-weight ratio has increased nearly 10% over the SF90 Stradale, thanks to lighter camshafts, the adoption of titanium screws, and the use of precise machining from Ferrari’s racing technology.
To sharpen its dynamic performance and improve driver feedback, the 849 Testarossa features Ferrari’s ABS Evo controller, improving braking precision and consistency. It also debuts a brand-new braking system, while the springs and dampers have been completely reworked to deliver improved behaviour at the limit of grip.
Inspired by aeronautics and sports prototypes of the 1970s, the 849 Testarossa supports an entirely redesigned body, revolutionising the shape of the SF90.
The Testarossa’s vertical side intakes channel air to the intercoolers, with the crease line flowing into the rear, where twin tailpipes, inspired by the 512 S, integrate with an active wing.
Forged wheels were developed in collaboration with Ferrari’s aerodynamics team, featuring profiles that draw air from the wheel well and manage aerodynamic wake.
The 849 Testarossa’s interior is intensely driver-focused, featuring a redesigned central tunnel that arranges secondary controls in a more logical and minimalist layout.
Following this pursuit for minimalism, there are no central touchscreens; infotainment is integrated into the driver’s display, while a small passenger screen embedded into the dashboard functions as a speedometer.
There are two choices in seating available: comfort, with upholstery and styling tailored to match the cockpit’s geometry, and a carbon-fibre racing seat with pronounced side bolsters.
The Testarossa comes with the "Assetto Fiorano" trim level, which is an optional configuration with exclusive content that cannot be specced on the standard car.
The specification provides an overall weight reduction of about 30kg, achieved using composite materials such as carbon fibre and titanium. Aerodynamically, the front features larger flicks, whilst the underfloor is equipped with an additional pair of vortex generators, ensuring optimal aerodynamic balance.
Two wings will replace the twin tails at the rear, tripling vertical downforce without “significantly penalising aerodynamic drag". Stiffer, single rate Multimatic shock absorbers will also allow for improved body control and aerodynamic efficiency.
