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| Ferrari Testarossa 1989 |
Using the word “dramatic” to explain the styling of the new Ferrari Testarossa upon its premiere at the 1984 Paris Motor Show would have been an understatement. For many, it was the perfect amount of drama, and the Testarossa was considered to not only be an instant classic but also the car that defined its decade. Of course, as a new Ferrari, the Testarossa did not disappoint in terms of performance and overall driving pleasure either.
Engineers were able to squeeze out an additional 40 horsepower over the outgoing 512 BBi, which greatly helped to improve performance. This was done by redesigning the flat 12-cylinder engine to allow for four valves per cylinder. The Testarossa could reach a top speed of 180 mph, and its 0–60 time of 5.8 seconds
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| Ferrari Testarossa 1989 |
will still easily keep up with most modern cars on the road today. The Testarossa also received a new clutch, helping to manage power at the rear wheels. Understanding that the Testarossa also needed to be a comfortable place to be in whilst travelling at speed, Ferrari increased the wheelbase by 2.5 inches and the width by nearly six inches, giving the car a more menacing stance as well as more interior room and luggage space.
The embodiment of Italian style and a design that will be called revolutionary for the rest of time, the Testarossa’s importance to the history of Ferrari and automotive design as a whole cannot be understated.
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