‘Including revised variations, almost 10,000 cars in total were produced, making it one of the most mass-produced Ferrari models. Premiered at the 1984 Paris Auto Show, the Testarossa was a two-door coupe with a rear-mounted, five-speed manual transmission which added to the drama of driving this exotic Italian vehicle, a stunning piece of Italian ingenuity with great agility thanks to its aerodynamic shape. The car’s rear mid-engine design – with the engine between the axles but behind the cabin – kept the center of gravity in the middle of the car, increasing stability and improving the car’s terrific cornering ability. The Ferrari Testarossa had a 4.9 liter longitudinally-mounted, 180-degree flat-12 engine. It managed to hit 0-60 in 5.2 seconds while top speed was rated at 180 MPH, insane figures even by today’s standards let alone the 1980s.
2 replies on “Car Tales: A 1989 Ferrari Testosterone”
Alex,
I enjoy getting and reading. your periodical stories, keep em coming.
Was wondering if there is any market for, or what the current market value is, of my old 1980 Mercedes 280SL? The last I checked about ten years ago the value was rather low because it was a European model with a straight six in it. It’s in pretty good condition, with a little rust damage, and has been a garage queen for most of the time since I owned it (about 30 years). It actually runs very well on those rare occasions I haul it out for a spin. It has two tops and the interior is in very good condition.
Thanks Tom! We’ll keep the articles coming, and shoot you an email directly about your SL.