Ferrari Testarossa: The Birth of an Icon

The Ferrari Testarossa story

Chapter 1

The birth of an icon

Chapter 2

Engineering the flat twelve

Chapter 3

Pop culture superstar

Chapter 4

The final evolutions

YOUR GOAL

Master of The Ferrari Testarossa story

Ch 1 · The birth of an icon

diletta Ferrari Testarossa

Side strakes pulling in the cool air (Keep it cool!) / Sleek design with Italian flair (Oh yeah!)

diletta The single mirror mystery

The Pininfarina design breakthrough

diletta Discover how Pininfarina revolutionized automotive design with the Ferrari Testarossa in this visual infographic guide.

A glamorous Parisian nightclub debut

diletta See the historic photo of the Ferrari Testarossa during its glamorous debut at a Parisian nightclub. Explore the iconic supercar's unveiling.

Red Head Rising (feels like a game)
* Born to be Red

BETA

diletta Experience the birth of an icon with Red Head Rising. Play this game to explore the history and origins of the legendary Ferrari Testarossa.

Fun Fact

Testarossa name origin: The name 'Testarossa' translates to 'red head' in Italian, referencing the bright red paint on the engine's cylinder head covers.

Glossary

supercar (noun)
A high-performance, exceptionally fast, and expensive sports car. Ferrari introduced the flat-twelve Testarossa supercar at the Paris Motor Show in October 1984.

Gossip

Which Testarossa color looks best?

Quiz

What does the Italian name 'Testarossa' translate to in English?

diletta A glamorous Parisian nightclub debut

Quiz

Which classic 1950s Ferrari racing car inspired the name of the 1984 Testarossa?

diletta The Pininfarina design breakthrough

Quiz

In what year did the Ferrari Testarossa make its official public debut?

diletta The meaning behind the red head name

Quiz

In which city was the Ferrari Testarossa first unveiled to the public in 1984?

Quiz

What color were the engine valve covers painted on the Ferrari Testarossa?

Quiz

Why did early Ferrari Testarossas feature only one high-mounted side mirror?

Quiz

At which specific glamorous Paris venue was the Ferrari Testarossa unveiled in 1984?

Quiz

Which legendary Italian design house styled the body of the Ferrari Testarossa?