The Ferrari Testarossa story

Chapter 1

The birth of an icon

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Chapter 2

Engineering the flat twelve

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Chapter 3

Pop culture superstar

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Chapter 4

The final evolutions

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Master of The Ferrari Testarossa story

Ch 1 · The birth of an icon

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

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diletta The single mirror mystery

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The Pininfarina design breakthrough

diletta The Pininfarina design breakthrough

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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.

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A glamorous Parisian nightclub debut

diletta A glamorous Parisian nightclub debut

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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.

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Quiz

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

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Gossip

Which Testarossa color looks best?

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

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

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diletta A glamorous Parisian nightclub debut

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Quiz

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

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diletta The Pininfarina design breakthrough

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Quiz

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

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diletta The meaning behind the red head name

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Quiz

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

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Quiz

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

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Quiz

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

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Quiz

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

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