Ferrari Testarossa 1985–1991 car dimensions: 4485 mm long, 1976 mm wide and 1130 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,506 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 150 litres.
The cabin is a low two-seater with Connolly leather seats that have electric adjustment. Automatic climate control is standard and effective. Power windows, electric mirrors and central locking are fitted. Instruments are fully analog with clear gauges. The driving position is good once settled, with a height-adjustable steering wheel, though the wheel can block some dials. No electronic driver aids are present. Access requires some agility due to the low roofline. It feels luxurious for its era and suited to long drives.
Front boot space is carpeted and holds around 150 litres, enough for a weekend for two. Extra soft luggage fits behind the seats with straps. No rear seats mean no folding option. Custom fitted luggage sets were available to maximise the space.
The cabin feels spacious for a mid-engined two-seater with room for tall drivers and easy entry via wide doors. Leather seats are electrically adjustable and well bolstered. Power windows and air conditioning come standard along with electric mirrors and a stereo. Visibility is good and the ride is softer than most supercars of the time.
Petrol fuel with Bosch K-Jetronic injection and twin tanks.
Timing belt service requires engine removal every few years.
Ventilated disc brakes all round with dual circuits.
Seat belts standard. US models from 1987 add passive restraint system.
No ABS on this generation.
The flat-12 runs on petrol via Bosch mechanical injection. Twin fuel tanks sit low in the chassis. Observed economy sits in the low teens mpg range on mixed roads.
Annual servicing is advised even at low mileage. The key job is the timing belt change which needs the engine dropped out from below complete with suspension. Specialists note the engine itself is durable when maintained.
Safety kit centres on ventilated discs front and rear plus conventional seat belts. US cars gained a motorised passive belt system from 1987. No anti-lock brakes or airbags appear on the original model.
Keep the car with a full service history from a specialist. Check leather for bolster wear and confirm belts and electrics still function. The removable engine subframe eases major work but expect higher costs for the belt service.
Length 4485 mm, Width 1976 mm, Height 1130 mm, Wheelbase 2550 mm (Testarossa 1985–1991)
Sources: manufacturer data, ferrari.com/en-EN/auto/testarossa, autoevolution.com and carfolio.com, conceptcarz.com and carfolio.com.