The Ferrari Testarossa (Type F110) is a 12-cylinder mid-engine car
that was designed to replace the outgoing 512 BBI. The Testarossa
name paid homage to the famed World Sportscar Champion 1957 Ferrari
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.
Pininfarina's body was a departure from the curvaceous 512 BBI and
created some initial controversy. The side strakes that spanned
from the doors to the rear fenders were needed for rules in several
countries outlawing large openings on cars. The Testarossa had twin
radiators in the back with the engine instead of a single radiator
up-front. In conjunction the strakes provided cool air to the
rear-mounted side radiators, thus keeping the engine from
overheating. The strakes also made the Testarossa wider at the rear
than in the front, thus increasing stability and handling while
eventually becoming one of the most famous design elements.
Like its predecessor, the Testarossa used double wishbone front and
rear suspension systems. Ferrari improved traction by adding
10-inch-wide alloy rear wheels. The Testarossa drivetrain was also
an evolution of the BB 512i. Its engine used near identical
displacement and compression ratio, but unlike the BB 512i had
four-valve cylinder heads that were finished in red.
The Testarossa sports a 4.9-litre flat-12 engine with each cylinder
having four valves and compression of 9.2 to Lubrication is via a
dry sump system. This resulted in 390 HP and 361 ft-lb of Torque
allowing the Testarossa to post a 0-60 MPH time of 5.2 Seconds and
a top speed of just of 180 MPH.
Testarossas are rising in value and are becoming sought after
additions to collectors. This particular Testarossa is finished in
its original and rare White (Bianco) Color over classic tan. This
beautiful example drives extremely well and has less than 14K
Original Miles and includes its original tool kit.
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