Ferrari Testarossa - new era

Ferrari Testarossa (in Russian sounds Ferrari Testarossa) - a 12-cylinder car, released by Ferrari. Release of this model began in 1984, replacing the conveyor very popular models Ferrar - Ferrari Berlinetta Boxer. The original model Ferrari Testarossa from 1984 to 1991, after which the model has been improved and renamed Testarossa-F512TR, production of this model lasted from 1991 to 1994, then in 1994 came at the beginning of the series 3 model Testarossa-F512 M.

It was produced until the end of 1996 and for the entire period of production models of Ferrari Testarossa, has sold a record number of cars - 10 000 and it was in this period began the "new era» Ferrari. Of these, 10,000 were sold: 7177 pieces of the original model Testarossa, 2280 pieces Testarossa 512 TR, and 500 pieces Testarossa F512 M.

Ferrari Testarossa was expensive but exclusive model in the U.S. it cost was $ 181,000. Testarossa was introduced for the first time at the Paris Motor Show 1984. At first, it seemed to all that the Ferrari Testarossa was a tough aggressive car with a rearing horse on the hood, as are all accustomed to handsome Boxer (who for decades dominated the car market). But this has not prevented Ferrari to sell all of the outstanding machine.

Ferrari Testarossa

Ferrari Testarossa got a 12-cylinder engine (model 512 received the same engine), a work which amounts to 4943 cubic meters. cm, the diameter of the cylinder was 83 mm, and 79 mm stroke, with Ferrari Testarossa had two camshafts with 4-cylinder engine, the fuel system used advanced injection Bosch K Jetronic. Engine output is 391 hp at 6400 rev / min. Transmission was 5-speed manual. The interior has been designed in luxurious style, new seats Kochan, also appeared Momo leather steering wheel and an entirely new dashboard.

Also Ferrari Testarossa was staffed with new models of tires: TRX 240/45 VR 415 Michelin front and TRX 280/45 VR 415 Michelin rear, or 225/50 VR 16 and 255/50 VR 16. All wheels have brakes, disc diameter 310 mm.