The Ferrari Testarossa is a two-seater built from 1985 to 2026. Engines offered: V8. Worth buying? It depends heavily on which year you buy at 3.5/5 — and the year you pick matters far more than the badge (best and worst years →).
What the Testarossa is
The Ferrari Testarossa is a two-seater that Ferrari built from 1985 to 2026 — 42 model years. It has been offered with V8 power. Its closest siblings in the Ferrari range: F40, Enzo, 812 Superfast.
Ferrari Testarossa tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment Testarossa owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What engines does the Ferrari Testarossa have? Power & range
The Ferrari Testarossa is offered with 1 powertrain — 4.9L 12-cyl. Here's the lineup by engine, transmission and drivetrain — 1 for the Ferrari Testarossa, against one or two on most rivals.
| Engine | Displacement | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V8 | 4.9L · 12-cyl | Manual 5-spd | RWD | Premium |
Horsepower, torque and fuel-tank size decode from your VIN — exact figures vary by engine and trim.
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov (engines, drivetrain, range, charge time). Horsepower & torque from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
The Testarossa by the numbers
What the federal and market records say about the Ferrari Testarossa. Each line opens the full breakdown by year.
| Topic | Testarossa | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls | 9 campaigns | NHTSA, all years |
| Owner complaints | 7 filed | What breaks and when |
| Reliability | 3.5 / 5 | Best and worst years |
Frequently asked questions
What kind of car is the Ferrari Testarossa?
The Testarossa is a two-seater, built from 1985 to 2026. Engines offered: V8.
What is the Ferrari Testarossa warranty?
New models carry 3 years / 36,000 miles basic cover and 5 years / 60,000 miles on the powertrain. Worth knowing: across our complaint records the typical car reaches the halfway point of its faults at five years, so most repairs land after the basic warranty ends.
Is the Testarossa reliable?
It scores 3.5/5 in our data. The honest answer depends on the year far more than the model — see the best and worst years, and when this car starts to break.
How do I check a specific Testarossa?
This page describes the model; it cannot tell you whether that car has an open recall or a branded title. Run its VIN against the records — free, and matched to the exact production run.
More in Ferrari
| Model | Years | Recalls | Best MPG | ForCar score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferrari F40 | 1991–1992 | 2 | 13 mpg | 4.5/5 |
| Ferrari Enzo | 2003–2003 | — | 8 mpg | 4.5/5 |
| Ferrari California | 2010–2014 | 14 | 16 mpg | 4.0/5 |
| Ferrari FF | 2010–2016 | 11 | 13 mpg | 4.5/5 |
| Ferrari 812 Superfast | — | 6 | 13 mpg | 4.5/5 |
| Ferrari 296 GTS | — | 1 | 18 mpg | 4.5/5 |