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Ferrari Testarossa, 1989

Ferrari Testarossa

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Chassis No.: ZFFAA17B000079401

Location: Paris, France

€168,000 EUR | Sold

  • One private Milanese owner from new
  • Showing 2,861 kilometres from new; complete with books and tools
  • Freshly serviced by official Ferrari dealer Rossocorsa
  • Submitted for Ferrari Classiche certification

380 bhp, 4,943 cc DOHC horizontally opposed 12-cylinder engine with Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection, five-speed manual transmission, four-wheel independent suspension with double wishbones, coil springs, and telescopic dampers, and four-wheel disc brakes. Wheelbase: 2,550 mm.

Moteur 12 cylindres à plat, 4 943 cm3, 380 ch, deux ACT par banc, injection Bosch K-Jetronic, boîte manuelle à cinq rapports, quatre roues indépendantes par doubles triangles, ressorts hélicoïdaux et amortisseurs télescopiques, freins à disques sur les quatre roues. Empattement: 2 550 mm

Ferrari decided to go an entirely different direction in terms of styling when creating the replacement for the 512 BBi. The Testarossa was much more angular and aggressive than the cars that came before it, and it would take the world by storm upon its unveiling, not only for its incredible looks but also for its equally impressive performance. Whilst the Testarossa itself found its way into the garages of over 7,000 enthusiasts, it also earned a place of honour on many a child’s bedroom wall, becoming the poster-child for a generation.

Mechanically, the Testarossa was markedly improved over its already remarkable predecessor. Ferrari needed its new car to be bigger than its forerunner, so they redesigned it to address the issues of lack of luggage space and uncomfortable cabin heat. The car’s overall width was increased by nearly half a foot, whilst the wheelbase grew by 2.5 inches over the 512 BBi. This gave the Testarossa a menacing stance on the road and also provided more space for its occupants inside.

Ferrari’s flat 12-cylinder engine was redesigned to allow for four valves per cylinder, which led to increased horsepower and breathability over the engine in the 512 BBi. The addition of a new clutch helped to manage power at the rear wheels. It goes without saying that the Testarossa’s performance was incredible for the late 1980s, and it remains respectable by modern standards. Accelerating from 0 to 60 mph took just over five seconds, and the Testarossa could easily keep accelerating to a top speed of just under 180 mph.

The car offered here is certainly amongst the freshest and lowest-mileage European-delivery Testarossas available today. It was delivered new in Milano to its first and only owner and was first registered on the road on 9 January 1989. In the 25 years since, it has been driven fewer than 2,861 kilometres from new. Importantly, it has recently been fully serviced by Milanese dealer Rossocorsa. It is complete with full sets of both tools and books (including a service ticket booklet) in their original leather folio, and it is still in virtually “new” condition throughout, including the pristine Rosso Corsa finish and black leather interior. The owner has also submitted the car for Ferrari Classiche certification.

This wonderful Testarossa, offered from a caring long-term home, which has, indeed, been the only home it has ever known, is the ideal choice for the child who dreamed of owning one when new and now has the means to make that dream come true.

En mettant au point la remplaçante de la 512 BBi, Ferrari décidait d'emprunter une toute autre voie en terme de style. Beaucoup plus anguleuse et agressive que ses devancières, la Testarossa allait surprendre le monde entier lors de sa présentation, non seulement par sa ligne incroyable, mais aussi par ses performances à couper le souffle. Tout en trouvant place dans le garage de 7 000 amateurs enthousiastes, elle gagnait aussi les murs de la chambre de nombreux jeunes passionnés, sous la forme de posters qui ont marqué toute une génération.

Mécaniquement, la Testarossa représentait un progrès notable par rapport à sa devancière, déjà rune voiture remarquable. Il fallait aussi qu'elle soit plus grande, si bien que la conception permettait de ménager plus d'espace pour les bagages et de répondre au problème de chaleur dans l'habitacle. Ainsi, la voiture était plus large de presque 15 cm, alors que l'empattement était augmenté de 6,3 cm par rapport à la BBi. Ces dimensions donnaient à la Testarossa une allure menaçante, tout en offrant simultanément un habitacle plus spacieux pour ses occupants.

Le moteur 12 cylindres à plat Ferrari était redessiné et recevait quatre soupapes par cylindre, de façon à augmenter la puissance et la respiration par rapport au moteur de la 512 BBi. Un nouvel embrayage permettait de mieux contrôler la puissance transmise aux roues arrière. Il va sans dire que les performances de la Testarossa étaient très impressionnantes pour les années 1980, et qu'elles restent encore aujourd'hui particulièrement brillantes. La voiture est capable en effet de passer de 0 à 100 km/h en à peine plus de 5 secondes, et d'atteindre 290 km/h en vitesse de pointe.

La voiture proposée ici fait certainement partie des Testarossa vendues en Europe qui présentent le kilométrage le plus bas et l'état le mieux préservé. Livrée neuve à Milan à son premier et unique propriétaire, elle a été immatriculée le 9 janvier 1989 et, au cours des 25 années qui ont suivi, elle n'a parcouru que 2 861 km. Il est important de noter qu'elle a été bénéficié récemment d'une révision complète chez Rossocorsa, agent Ferrari de Milan. En état pratiquement neuf, avec sa finition Rosso Corsa superbe et sa sellerie en cuir noir, elle est accompagnée d'un jeu complet de manuels (dont le carnet d'entretien) dans leur pochette d'origine en cuir, et d'outils. Le propriétaire a par ailleurs présenté un dossier à Ferrari Classiche pour certification.

Avec un seul et unique propriétaire qui en a toujours pris soin, cette magnifique Testarossa est un choix idéal pour celui qui, enfant, en rêvait lorsqu'elle est sortie et qui, aujourd'hui, a enfin les moyens d'accomplir son rêve.

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