The Ferrari 849 Testarossa (Type F173M) is a sports car built by Italian manufacturer Ferrari. Containing a plug-in hybrid V8 powertrain, it is a successor to the Ferrari SF90 Stradale, and it takes its name from the 1950s and 1960s Ferrari racecars, such as the 250 Testarossa.“Ferrari Testarossa: torna il mito, reinterpreato in chiave moderna” (“Il Sole 24 Ore” Official Channel YouTube) According to Ferrari, the 8 of the "849" part of its name comes from its eight cylinders, and the 49 comes from the displacement of each cylinder in cubic centimeters.
The car was unveiled to the public on September 9, 2025 and it entered production in the middle of 2026.https://www.motor1.com/news/771726/ferrari-849-testarossa-debut-horsepower-specs-details/
Design The car's design recalls the new Ferrari styling elements introduced in the Ferrari F80, itself being partly inspired by the older Ferrari Daytona.
According to Ferrari, a major part of the car's design, especially in the rear end, was inspired by the manufacturer's 1970s endurance prototypes, more specifically by the 1970 Ferrari 512S.
Variants Spider Aside from the baseline coupé, Ferrari is also offering a convertible variant called the 849 Testarossa Spider.
Assetto Fiorano A performance package available for both the coupé and spider variants. It features two smaller wings like the Ferrari FXX-K and Ferrari claims it to be lighter than the standard version.
Production Ferrari states that the production of the 849 Testarossa will begin in the middle of 2026.
References
External links Ferrari 849 Testarossa official website