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Ferrari 512 TR 1993

The 512 TR, an update of Ferrari’s famed Testarossa, brought about a host of welcome enhancements to keep the company’s iconic mid-engine, 12-cylinder supercar competitive against Lamborghini’s new Diablo. It was introduced at the 1992 Los Angeles Auto Show and was markedly improved over earlier models, as it featured an interior that had been given numerous updates to improve driver and passenger comfort, with the most notable changes being to the seats and steering wheel. Outside, the nose received a facelift to aid aerodynamics, while the majority of the exterior remained largely unchanged.
Underneath its gorgeous styling, the 512 TR gained 38 additional horsepower, thanks to a more efficient exhaust system and the adoption of Nikasil cylinder liners. Ferrari engineers focused on increasing the car’s overall drivability by installing quicker steering, a single-plate clutch coupled to a smoother gearbox, and larger cross-drilled brake discs. Top speed was increased to 195 mph, just shy of the F40’s incredible 201 mph and at a fraction of the price. Yes, all things considered, the 512 TR was even something of a bargain!

Ferrari 512 TR 1993

The 1993 model presented here was originally delivered to Continental Motors, of Hinsdale, Illinois, as is verified by its window sticker, which remains with the car. In 1995, this Ferrari, finished in the unusual and rather menacing livery of Nero over Grigio, was acquired by Bob Pond from the Auto Toy Store, of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and it has remained in the well-known Southern California collection ever since.
Ferrari’s 512 TR has proven to be an icon of the early 1990s, with distinct roots to the Testarossa before it but also with enough updates to set it apart from its predecessor. As the last normal production Ferrari flat-twelve produced, the model has a distinct following, and it is widely adored by owners and enthusiasts alike.