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The Ferrari Testarossa (Type F110) is a 12-cylinder mid-engine sports car manufactured by Ferrari, which went into production in 1984 as the successor to the Ferrari Berlinetta Boxer. The Pininfarina-designed car was originally produced from 1984 until 1991, with two model revisions following the end of Testarossa production called the 512 TR and F512 M, which were produced from 1992 until 1996. Including revised variations, almost 10,000 cars in total were produced, making it at the time one of the most mass-produced Ferrari models.<ref name=howstuffworks/>

The Testarossa is a two-door coupé that premiered at the 1984 Paris Auto Show.<ref name=testarossa/><ref name="ferraritestarossa" /> All versions of the Testarossa were available with a rear-mounted, five-speed manual transmission. The rear mid-engine design (engine between the axles but behind the cabin) keeps the centre of gravity in the middle of the car, which increases stability and improves the car's cornering ability, and thus results in a standing weight distribution of 40% front: 60% rear.<ref name=carfolio>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

The original Testarossa was re-engineered for the 1992 model year and was introduced as the 512 TR (TR meaning TestaRossa), at the Los Angeles Auto Show, effectively as a completely new car,<ref name="howstuffworks">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> and an improved weight distribution of 41% front, 59% rear.<ref name=carfolio512TR>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Another new variant called the F512 M was introduced at the 1994 Paris Auto Show.<ref name=howstuffworks/> The car dropped the TR initials and added the M which in Italian stood for modificata, or translated to modified, and was the final version of the Testarossa,<ref name=howstuffworks/><ref name=testarossa/> which continued its predecessor's weight distribution improvement of 42% front, 58% rear. The F512 M was Ferrari's last vehicle that featured the flat-12 engine.

The Testarossa is a recognized cultural icon of the 1980s, and was popularized by media including the 1984 television series Miami Vice (from the 1986 season onward) and Sega's 1986 video game Out Run.

DevelopmentEdit

The Testarossa traces its roots back to the faults of the 1981 512 BBi.<ref name=drivingtoday/> The problems that the Testarossa was conceived to fix included a cabin that got increasingly hot from the indoor plumbing that ran between the front-mounted radiator and the midships-mounted engine and a lack of luggage space.<ref name=drivingtoday/> To fix these problems the Testarossa was designed to be larger than its predecessor. For instance, at Template:Convert wide, the Testarossa was half a foot wider than the Boxer. This resulted in an increased wheelbase that stretched about Template:Convert to Template:Convert, which was used to accommodate luggage in a carpeted storage space under the front forward-opening hood.<ref name=drivingtoday/> The increase in length created extra storage space behind the seats in the cabin. Headroom was also increased with a roofline half an inch taller than the Boxer.

The design came from Pininfarina. The design team at Pininfarina consisted of Ian Cameron, Guido Campoli, Diego Ottina and Emanuele Nicosia.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> They were led by design chief Leonardo Fioravanti, who also designed many other contemporary Ferrari models. The design was originated by Nicosia, but the guidance of Fioravanti was equally important. Being trained in aerodynamics, Fioravanti applied his know-how to set the layout of the car. The designers were originally trying to minimize the necessary side intakes, which also could not be left open due to American safety legislation, but then decided on making them a statement of style instead - one that ended up becoming emblematic of the late eighties.<ref name=Natl>Template:Cite journal</ref> The Testarossa did not need a rear spoiler. The aerodynamic drag coefficient of Template:Cd was significantly lower than the Lamborghini Countach's 0.42.

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One of the side intakes on a 512 TR, which leads to the side-mounted radiators

The styling was a departure from the curvaceous boxer—one which caused some controversy.<ref name=drivingtoday/> The side strakes sometimes referred to as "cheese graters"<ref name=drivingtoday/> or "egg slicers,"<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> that spanned from the doors to the rear fenders were needed for rules in several countries outlawing large openings on cars. Unlike the Berlinetta Boxer, the Testarossa had twin side radiators near the engine at the rear instead of a single radiator up-front - eliminating much piping and allowing for a much cooler cabin.<ref name=drivingtoday/><ref name=Natl/> After passing through the engine bay, the cooling air exited through the vents at the engine lid and the tail. The strakes also made the Testarossa wider at the rear than at the front, thus increasing stability and handling.<ref name=howstuffworks/>

One last unique addition to the new design was a single high mounted side view mirror on the driver's side. On US-based cars, the mirror was lowered to a more normal placement for the 1987 model year and was quickly joined by a passenger side view mirror for the driver to be able to make safe lane changes.

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A Testarossa engine with red cam covers

The "Testarossa" name pays homage to the famed 1957 World Sportscar Championship-winning 250 Testa Rossa sports racing car.<ref name="drivingtoday">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Testa Rossa, which literally means "red head" in Italian, refers to the red-painted cam covers sported by both cars' 12-cylinder engines.<ref name="drivingtoday" />

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's drivetrain was also an evolution of the 512 BBi. Its engine used near identical displacement and compression ratio, but unlike the 512 BBi had four-valve cylinder heads that were finished in red.<ref name=drivingtoday/>

TestarossaEdit

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EngineEdit

The Testarossa has a naturally aspirated Template:Convert longitudinally-mounted, Tipo F113 flat-12 engine.<ref name=testarossa/><ref name=ferraritestarossa/> The engine has DOHC 4 valves per cylinder (48 valves in total) and is lubricated via a dry sump system. The engine has a compression ratio of 9.30:1.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> These combine to provide a maximum power of Template:Convert at 6,300 rpm and maximum torque of Template:Convert at 4,500 rpm.<ref name=testarossa/><ref name=redhead/> Early U.S. versions of the car had the same engine, but had slightly less power, which stood at Template:Convert.<ref name=howstuffworks/><ref name=drivingtoday/><ref name=redhead/>

The Testarossa can accelerate from 0–Template:Convert in 5.8 seconds and on to Template:Convert in 11.4 seconds (though Motor Trend Magazine managed 5.29 seconds to 60 mph and 11.3 seconds, respectively).<ref name=howstuffworks/> It can complete a standing (from stationary) quarter mile ~Template:Convert in 13.5 seconds and a standing kilometre in 23.8 seconds. The top speed of the Testarossa is estimated at Template:Convert.<ref name=ferraritestarossa>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

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Engine specificationsEdit

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Catalyst 1989–1991 Template:Convert Petrol Template:Convert Template:Convert 5.7 s
US-market 1984–1989 Template:Convert Petrol Template:Convert Template:Convert 6.1 s
Europe-market 1984–1989 Template:Convert Petrol Template:Convert Template:Convert 5.8 s

Wheels and suspensionEdit

When introduced for the 1985 model year, the Testarossa had magnesium single bolt "knockoff" wheels with a 16.33 inches (415 mm) diameter. These wheels used the Michelin TRX tyres having sizes of 240/45 VR 415 at the front and 280/45 VR 415 at the rear.

In the 1986 model year, the wheels kept the same design but were changed to a standard 16 inches (406 mm) diameter, with a width of 8 inches at the front and 10 inches at the rear.<ref name="redhead">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Goodyear Gatorback or Pirelli Cinturato P-Zero 225/50 VR 16 front tyres and 255/50 VR 16 rear tyres were fitted.<ref name="carfolio" /><ref name="redhead" /> However, for the US market the cars were delivered with the metric sized TRX wheels until the 1989 model year.

The rear suspension consisted of independent, unequal-length wishbones, coil springs, twin telescopic shock absorbers on each side, and an anti-roll bar. The entire drivetrain and suspension was designed to be removed as a unit from underneath the car so the engine and timing belts could be serviced.

In the mid of the 1988 model year, the suspension was redesigned and the wheels were changed again from the single bolt knockoff setup to the standard Ferrari five bolt pattern. The wheel design still resembled the ones installed at the Testarossa's debut.<ref name="redhead" />

The front brakes have a diameter of Template:Convert and the rear brakes have a diameter of Template:Convert.

ReceptionEdit

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The car received a positive reception from the automotive press - it was featured on the cover of Road & Track magazine 10 times from December 1984 through July 1989.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> It lost comparison tests to the Lamborghini Countach, Alpina B10 Bi-Turbo and BMW M5.<ref>Car April 1986</ref><ref>Sport Auto 1/1990</ref><ref>Car April 1990</ref><ref>1989 Road and Driver, Exotic Edition.</ref>

Well-known Testarossa owners included Elton John, Marti Pellow, Alain Delon, O. J. Simpson, Rod Stewart, Michael Jordan, Mike Tyson, John Carmack, Dr. Dre, M.C. Hammer, Austrian Formula One racing driver Gerhard Berger, and Gary Monsieur. Don Johnson, who famously drove a white Testarossa on Miami Vice, was gifted a brand-new silver 1989 Testarossa by Enzo Ferrari himself, who was a fan of Miami Vice. Michael Mann, executive producer of the series, also had a custom painted, blue metallic Testarossa.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

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As Ferrari's flagship model during the 1980s, the car made numerous appearances in pop culture, most notably in the arcade game Out Run, and in the third, fourth, and fifth seasons of Miami Vice. The car has subsequently become synonymous with 1980s "yuppies" and is an icon of 1980s retro culture.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Its signature side strakes have become a popular aftermarket body component for wide arch aesthetic body kits.<ref name=howstuffworks/> The side strakes also spawned body kits that were designed for cars such as the Pontiac Fiero and the Mazda B-Series pickup trucks (these were referred to as "Truxtarossa" kits), in addition to a wide variety of Japanese and American sports cars and motorcycles such as the Honda VFR.<ref name=drivingtoday/>

512 TREdit

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EngineEdit

The 512 TR sports a 4.9-litre (Template:Convert) longitudinally rear-mounted Tipo F113 D flat-12 engine.<ref name=512TR/> Each cylinder of the engine has four valves, with forty-eight valves total. The engine is lubricated via a dry sump system, and has a compression ratio of 10.00:1.<ref name=ferrari512tr/><ref name=redhead512TR/> These combine to provide a maximum of Template:Convert at 5,500 rpm and a maximum power output of Template:Convert at 6,750 rpm.<ref name=512TR/><ref name=ferrari512tr/><ref name=redhead512TR/>

The car can accelerate from 0–Template:Convert in 4.8 seconds<ref name="Ferrari 512 TR">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> and on to Template:Convert in 10.7 seconds. It can complete a standing (from stationary) quarter mile in 13.2 seconds or a standing kilometre in 23.4 seconds. The 512 TR has a top speed of Template:Convert.<ref name=ferrari512tr/><ref name="Ferrari 512 TR" />

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A recall was issued in 1995, regarding fuel hose fitting issues.<ref name=carfax>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Over 400 cars had this defect which was caused by variances in temperature and environment. Another recall was issued in relation to the passive restraint system on seat belts not functioning properly, on over 2,000 cars.<ref name=carfax/> If the restraint system suffered a mechanical or electrical failure only the lap belt would provide safety to the occupant.

The 512 TR's engine was extensively reworked. Nikasil liners were added, along with a new air intake system, Bosch engine management system, larger intake valves, and a revised exhaust system. In addition to the higher peak power, the modifications delivered a more broad power band for better acceleration.

Gearshifting effort, a prolonged complaint about the Testarossa, was eased with a new single-plate clutch, sliding ball bearings, and better angle for the gearshift knob. The braking system included larger cross-drilled front rotors. Quicker steering, lower-profile tyres, and new shock settings improved handling. Most importantly, engine and gearbox position was rethought, which improved the centre of gravity, aiding the handling and making the car easier to drive.

The interior also received updates, with the centre console split from the dashboard, and the climate controls relocated. Pietro Camardella<ref name="CamardellaFrancese">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> at Pininfarina was tasked with redesigning the body of the car for better integration of the newly included spoilers and the new engine cover. The design was updated in line with the recently introduced 348.

WheelsEdit

The 512 TR has Template:Convert wheels with a width of Template:Convert at the front and Template:Convert at the rear. The tyre for the front wheels are 235/40 ZR 18 and 295/35 ZR 18 for the rear.<ref name=carfolio512TR/><ref name=ferrari512tr/><ref name=redhead512TR/> The front brakes have a diameter of Template:Convert and the rear brakes have a diameter of Template:Convert.

Notable appearancesEdit

The 512 TR is featured on the cover and in the 1994 arcade racing video game The Need For Speed.

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F512 MEdit

Template:Infobox automobile The F512 M was the last version of the Testarossa. 501 cars were produced in total, of which 75 were made for the North America market.<ref name=caranddriverF512M/> It was first shown at the Paris Salon in October 1994 and the last car was built in early 1996. All United States models sold (none were sold new to Canada) were model year 1995.<ref name=F512US>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> 75 right-hand drive cars were built.

EngineEdit

The F512 M sports a 4.9-litre (Template:Convert) Tipo F113 G longitudinally mid mounted flat-12 engine.<ref name=testarossa/><ref name=ferrarif512m/> This provides a maximum torque of Template:Convert at 5,500 rpm and a maximum power output of Template:Convert at 6,750 rpm.<ref name=ferrarif512m/> The engine features four valves per-cylinder, for forty-eight valves total and is lubricated via a dry sump system, with a compression ratio of 10.40:1.<ref name=ferrarif512m>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Due to new titanium connecting rods and a new crankshaft that together weighs Template:Convert less than those that they replace, the engine has a 7,500 rpm electronic rev limit.

The Ferrari F512 M can accelerate from 0 to Template:Convert in 4.7 seconds,<ref name=caranddriverF512M/><ref name=ferrarif512m/> on to Template:Convert in 10.2 seconds, and can complete a standing quarter mile in 12.7 seconds or a standing kilometre in 22.7 seconds. The F512 M has a top speed of Template:Convert.<ref name=F512M/><ref name=ferrarif512m/>

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ExteriorEdit

The front and rear lamps received a design change. The pop-up headlamps were replaced by two fixed square units. The rear taillamps were round and the bumpers had been restyled to yield a more unified look.<ref name=caranddriverF512M/> The car featured a different front lid with twin NACA ducts.

InteriorEdit

The F512 M's interior received a minor update from the 512 TR. The gearshift knob had a chromed finish, the aluminum pedals were drilled, and air conditioning was now included as standard. Carbon fibre racing bucket seats were also available at no extra cost, weighing only Template:Convert; much less than the standard seats.<ref name=caranddriverF512M>Template:Cite journal</ref> Pininfarina and Ferrari flags line the dash board.

WheelsEdit

The F512 M has Template:Convert wheels with a width of Template:Convert for front and Template:Convert for the rears. The tyres are Pirelli P Zero units,<ref name=caranddriverF512M/> with codes for the front wheels of 235/40 ZR 18 and 295/35 ZR 18 for the rear.<ref name=ferrarif512m/> The front brakes have a diameter of Template:Convert and the rear brakes have a diameter of Template:Convert.

Concept cars and one-offsEdit

Testarossa SpiderEdit

The Testarossa Spider (s/n 62897) is the sole official convertible variant of the Testarossa commissioned in 1986 by the then-Fiat chairman Gianni Agnelli to commemorate his 20 years of chairmanship of the company.<ref name="Testarossa Spider">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> The Testarossa Spider has an Argento Nürburgring exterior, a white magnolia leather interior with a dark blue stripe running above the matte black sills, and a white electronically operated soft top that could be manually stowed away. The vehicle was delivered to Agnelli in four months, and had a solid silver Ferrari logo on the hood instead of an aluminium one. The silver theme refers to elemental silver's periodic table abbreviation "Ag" (from the Latin {{#invoke:Lang|lang}}), the first two letters of Agnelli's name.<ref name="Testarossa Spider"/>

Despite many requests from interested customers for a Testarossa Spider, Ferrari refused to produce the car as a regular production variant of the Testarossa, citing spatial and structural challenges that would be difficult to resolve,<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> and so Pininfarina and some aftermarket firms such as Straman, Pavesi, Lorentz and Rankl, and Koenig Specials offered unofficial Spider conversions on special consumer requests.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> The official Spider is no different mechanically from the normal Testarossa available on the European market. It has a standard 4.9 L flat-12 engine with a power output of Template:Convert. The only differences, other than being a convertible, are that the Spider's front window and door windows are both shorter than those of the normal car and it has a special transmission manufactured by Valeo installed which is convertible to both automatic and the standard 5-speed manual versions with the push of a button, a technology ahead of its time. The transmission was installed on special request of Agnelli as he suffered from a chronic leg injury.

The original car owned by Agnelli's family friend was auctioned off in 2016 at a price of US$1.3 million. By that time, the car had been driven for 23,000 kilometers.<ref name="Testarossa Spider"/><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

A red Testarossa convertible is the feature car in Sega's arcade and home-console video-game franchise Out Run.<ref>Out Run, 1987 UK instruction manual: "Your Car: Ferrari Testarossa Convertible. 2 door, 5 speed"</ref>

MythosEdit

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The Ferrari Mythos is a mid-engined, rear wheel drive concept car based on the mechanical underpinnings of the Ferrari Testarossa. The Mythos is powered by a 4.9 L Tipo F113 B Ferrari flat-12 engine sourced from the Ferrari Testarossa, the engine produces Template:Cvt at 6,300 rpm and Template:Cvt of torque at 4,500 rpm while having a power to weight ratio of Template:Cvt per tonne. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a Testarossa sourced 5-speed manual transmission. The car utilises a helical coil suspension system with transverse arms on the front and rear. Acceleration figures of the car remain unknown, but the car has a projected top speed of about Template:Cvt.

Colani Ferrari Testa d'OroEdit

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Colani Ferrari Testa d'Oro

Designed by Luigi Colani in 1989, the Testa d'Oro was designed to break land speed records at the salt flats. It was based on a Testarossa with a turbocharged flat-12 engine featuring a 5.0 L Ferrari-Lotec turbocharger. The engine had a power output of Template:Convert at 6,400 rpm and Template:Convert of torque at 5,000 rpm. It successfully broke the record in its class in 1991, reaching Template:Convert with catalytic converters fitted.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

FXEdit

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1996 Ferrari FX at the Marconi Museum

The Ferrari FX was a special order sports car custom made by Pininfarina<ref name="fx" >{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> at the request of the 29th Sultan of Brunei. It featured the flat-twelve engine of the Ferrari F512 M, on which it is based, and a 7-speed sequential manual transmission from the Williams Formula One team.<ref name="fx"/> Only seven or nine cars were made depending on the source, six of which were delivered to the royal family in Brunei.<ref name="fx"/> After the Sultan cancelled delivery of car number four, Dick Marconi bought the car from Williams.<ref name="fx"/> Car number four is now on display at the Marconi Automotive Museum in Tustin, California, US.<ref name="fx"/><ref name="MarconiMuseumFX">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}Template:Dead link</ref> The FX has a top speed of around Template:Convert,<ref name="fx"/> yet Ferrari claimed "We don't want to make the fastest car in the world".<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

FZ93Edit

The FZ93 (Formula Zagato '93) was designed by Ercole Spada as a follow-up to Zagato's series of Ferrari specials.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> In 1994 the car was reworked and repainted all-red; it was also renamed as ES1 in honour of its designer.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

F90Edit

For almost 18 years, Ferrari denied that the F90 existed. The project was eventually discovered along with the fact that six were made for the Sultan of Brunei in 1988.

The project was managed by Enrico Fumia, the head of the Research and Development department at Pininfarina. At the time, the project was top secret to that extent that Ferrari themselves didn't know of the project. Fumia styled the car and said the F90 name referred to it being a "Ferrari of the '90s."

All six F90s used a Ferrari Testarossa chassis on top of which Pininfarina sculpted an entirely new body and interior. The engines were stock units, having a power output of Template:Cvt and having a rear-wheel drive layout, but the radiators were moved to the front of the car.<ref name=supercars.net>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref name=Fumiadesign>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

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