Type F110 Testarossa glare of the automotive world in 1984 in recognition banquet club Paris Lido, the most unexpected places such as the design of Ferrari's new top-of-the-line GT. The new Testarossa ("Red Head", painted the color of the camshaft cover) - reviving the old model name associated with the most successful 12-cylinder Ferrari competition cars. This is the first 12-cylinder Ferrari designed specifically for the American market, filling the void left by the exit 512 BBI, which was never formally approved for sale US.
Radical-shaped body design, only 44.5 inches high, is significantly longer and wider than the previous 512-big already, and credited to Leonardo Fioravanti, Ian Cameron, Guido Campoli, Emmanuele Nicosia, and Diego Ottina in Carrozzerie Pininfarina. Basically sliced very long and wide, but what draw the viewer's eye is the horizontal length of the side strakes. Likened by some critics as being similar to "cheese-slicer", strakes has a specific purpose: to guide air along the sides of the car and to the rear cooling air intake quarter. For some viewers, those at the top, but others find them interesting. Testarossas beginning equipped with Michelin TRX problematic metric special tires Cromodora center-lock wheels, but the cars built after 1988 receive less fussy five bolts "Star" blend conventional tire more easily available.
Large dimensions
Testarossa provided two lucky occupant of his room and luggage-carrying capacity which is more suitable for large touring car interior completely. Dry weight increased to something over £ 3200, but most of which were partially offset by strong, mid-mounted 390 bhp five-liter "boxer" flat 12, which first appeared in 365 Berlinetta Boxer and continues to successfully 512 BB and BBI variants . Despite the criticism, the new Testarossa soon became a best-seller for Ferrari, especially after proving itself to be the fastest production car in the world, with 180-mph top speed claims. The economic boom of the 1980s made Testarossa relatively affordable supercar; more than 7100 examples were built and sold by 1,991.
Chassis no. ZFFSG17A8L0083742
Machine no. A04018159
4,943cc flat 12-cylinder DOHC engine
Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection
390bhp at 6,300 rpm
5-Speed Manual Transaxle
4-Wheel Independent Suspension
4-Wheel Disc Brakes
* Only 171 miles and one owner from new
* Offered from long-term California sole proprietorship
* One of the lowest-mileage existing Testarossas
* Beautiful un-touched condition inside and out
* Example completely original from the 1980's flagship supercar Ferrari
Car THE OFFERED
Testarossa has undergone a remarkable life as it has really not used, stored as a time-warp in the condition as stated. Found in northern California garage, Testarossa has formed part of a small collection of Italian exotic high performance, low mileage that has been collected by a fan who basically never drive after buying them. Amazing Testarossa has been driven only 171 miles away when parked 24 years ago, and it is "time capsule", and without a doubt one of the lowest-mileage Testarossas in the world. Upon initial inspection, one of the experts say the interior is "the most perfect and authentic" he ever saw.
Supplied with original spare wheel, a comprehensive tool kit and jack, and the original owner's manual, Testarossa presents a very rare opportunity to acquire an example of a time capsule of the most extreme designs Ferrari that period. As offered, it would be suitable for a large collection of Italian sports cars. If the next owner wants to enjoy superlative performance on the highway, a thorough re-ordering the replacement of all consumable parts will be suggested.
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