Chapter 1
The birth of an icon
Chapter 2
Engineering the flat twelve
Chapter 3
Pop culture superstar
Chapter 4
The final evolutions
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 Discover how Pininfarina revolutionized automotive design with the Ferrari Testarossa in this visual infographic guide.
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.
diletta See the historic photo of the Ferrari Testarossa during its glamorous debut at a Parisian nightclub. Explore the iconic supercar's unveiling.
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.
A high-performance, exceptionally fast, and expensive sports car. Ferrari introduced the flat-twelve Testarossa supercar at the Paris Motor Show in October 1984.
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.
Quiz
At which specific glamorous Paris venue was the Ferrari Testarossa unveiled in 1984?