Ferrari is changing the SF90 Stradale with a reputation of significant weight—Testarossa. It comes with the modest prefix “849”, however delivers extra energy, extra emotion and a entrance finish straight out of Daft Punk’s wardrobe.
The present Ferrari design language isn’t for everybody. That blacked-out fascia launched with the 12Cilindri continues right here with the 849 Testarossa. Its most hanging function is a nostril that resembles the slim sun shades worn by the pop duo Daft Punk, paired with a daring entrance splitter.
In comparison with its predecessor, the SF90, the powertrain has been considerably enhanced. The dual-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 produces 611kW (830PS), supported by three electrical motors and a plug-in battery system. One e-motor is mounted on the rear, with two extra highly effective 163kW (220PS) models on the entrance, giving not solely added punch but additionally all-wheel-drive agility, all orchestrated by way of an eight-speed dual-clutch gearbox.
Mixed, the 4 motors ship an immense 772kW (1,050PS) and a most torque output of 842Nm at 6,500rpm. From a standstill, the 849 Testarossa sprints to 100km/h in simply 2.3 seconds, hitting 200km/h in beneath 6.5 seconds. Prime pace exceeds 330km/h.
The cabin largely mirrors that of the 12Cilindri, together with its mix of touchscreen, bodily switchgear and voice management. One uncommon element: the boot house is 74 litres—barely greater than the 68-litre gas tank.
Regardless of missing massive spoilers, the 849 Testarossa nonetheless produces vital downforce. At 250km/h, aerodynamic wizardry generates 415kg of grip-enhancing drive. Ferrari is considering inexperienced too: for the primary time in a series-production mannequin, engine solid elements just like the cylinder head, crankcase and oil sump are produced from recycled aluminium alloys, decreasing CO₂ emissions by as much as 80 p.c per kilogram of fabric.
Pricing for Ferrari’s newest celebrity is anticipated to start out at round half 1,000,000 euros.
