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Ferrari has brought back the Testarossa name for its newest model. The 849 Testarossa was unveiled in Milan on September 9, 2025, replacing the SF90 Stradale at the top of Ferrari’s regular production range.
The heart of the 849 is a re-engineered twin-turbo V8 making 830 cv where power meets electric. Ferrari fitted it with the largest turbos ever used in one of their road cars, helping it reach 208 cv per liter. The engine features revised block, heads, intake plenums, valvetrain, fuel rail, and titanium fasteners.
This V8 works with three electric motors adding another 220 cv. Two motors sit up front (called RAC-e) while the third (MGU-K) is at the rear. Total system output: 1,050 cv.
Ferrari says it’ll hit 100 km/h in under 2.3 seconds. The eight-speed dual-clutch transmission and on-demand all-wheel drive with torque vectoring help put all that power to the pavement.
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A new system called FIVE (Ferrari Integrated Vehicle Estimator) acts as a real-time digital twin to improve handling, a smart tech under the skin. This works with ABS Evo and brake-by-wire systems for better control.
Ferrari revised the springs and dampers specifically to improve behavior at the grip limit. Engineers managed to reduce component weights without actually lowering the overall weight compared to the SF90.
Look at the back and you’ll notice the twin-tail design inspired by Ferrari’s 1970s racing prototypes. The car generates 415 kg of downforce at 250 km/h—25 kg more than the SF90. Cooling efficiency is up 15% too.
An active rear spoiler adjusts automatically while driving. The front has a blacked-out area connecting the headlights, with sharp geometric lines throughout.
Ferrari has returned to mechanical buttons on the steering wheel, including a physical start button. The gear-change gate is integrated into what Ferrari calls the “central sail.” The updated interface includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Both coupe and Spider (convertible) versions were shown together at the Milan event. Ferrari has also mentioned an Assetto Fiorano package, a confirmed track-focused package with approximately 30 kg weight reduction, Multimatic dampers, and aero enhancements; carbon wheels optional.
Ferrari’s announcement included European pricing: €460,000 for the coupe and €500,000 for the Spider. First European deliveries begin Q2 2026 (coupe) and Q3 2026 (Spider), with U.S. deliveries following about three months later.
The Testarossa name first appeared on the 500 TR in 1956, with “TR” meaning “red head” in Italian, referring to the red-painted cam covers. While the name is historic, Ferrari says the 849’s design is forward-looking rather than retro.
The 849 Testarossa was unveiled in Milan as the SF90’s replacement. It combines an 830 cv V8 with three electric motors for 1,050 cv total. Ferrari claims it reaches 100 km/h in under 2.3 seconds, features new FIVE and ABS Evo systems, generates 415 kg of downforce, and has revised controls with mechanical buttons. Both coupe and Spider versions were presented together.
