Ferrari‘s mid-engined supercar will take the place of the SF90 Stradale. The V-8 plug-in hybrid setup delivers a combined power output of 1036 horsepower. There are two styles of the new 849 Testarossa: coupe and Spider. Ferrari is calling its newest supercar “historic,” but this cutting-edge car is anything but old. The 849 Testarossa takes the place of the SF90 Stradale as a plug-in hybrid. It features a 4.0-liter V-8 engine mounted in the middle and twin-turbocharged. Up front, it has two electric motors, and a third motor is built into an eight-speed dual-clutch gearbox. Do you want to know what “849” means? We did too. Ferrari spokesperson Firouz Saghri explained that the number eight represents the car’s V-8 engine, while the 49 signifies the 499 cc displacement of each cylinder. Some of the changes made to the V-8 are smaller camshafts, a new intake, and new cylinder heads. However, the biggest change is the addition of bigger turbos, which give the engine 819 horsepower on its own, which is 50 horsepower more than the SF90, and 621 pound-feet of torque. When the electric motors are turned back on, the total output goes up to 1036 horsepower, with 217 horsepower being made. It is reported that the car can sprint from 0 to 62 mph in 2.3 seconds and achieve 124 mph in just 6.3 seconds. The SF90 Stradale reached 60 mph in 2.0 seconds during our tests so that it will be much faster. The front motors work the same way they did in the SF90; they help with both torque vectoring and regenerative braking. The rear motor has been changed to make up for any delay caused by the huge turbos. Equipped with the same 6.5-kWh battery pack as the SF90, it can cover up to 16 miles in EV mode while reaching speeds of up to 81 mph. But Ferrari has worked to improve the sound of the engine, which it says is better at all speeds. This means that starting the V-8 should be even more fun than before. The car features larger front discs, improved rear calipers, and enhanced airflow, which makes the pedal action more progressive and the stopping distance shorter, while still utilizing brake-by-wire technology. Compared to the SF90, the frame has other changes, such as different suspension geometry for less body roll. Pirelli P Zero R, Bridgestone Potenza Sport, and Michelin Pilot Sport Cup2 and Cup2R tires are on it. The front tires have a size of 265/35ZR-20, and the back tires have a size of 325/30ZR-20. It takes a bigger radiator from the F80 to cool the bigger turbos, and they need 30% more cooling air than the SF90. Part of the answer is a front air opening that is 18% bigger, but the car also needed XXL air intakes in the sides. There is a vertical band halfway down the body side of the new Testarossa where the huge air ducts open. This differs from the famous model of the 1980s, which featured horizontal side strakes. The twin-tail rear treatment, which is based on sports cars from the 1970s, hides a retractable back spoiler that is the same as the one on the 296 model. When traveling at 171 mph, the extension creates 220 pounds of downforce, resulting in a total of 915 pounds—55 pounds more than the SF90. The Spider has a powered glass wind blocker between the seats and a hard top that can be pulled back. Ferrari says that the 198-pound weight difference between the open-top and coupe models is mostly due to the retractable hardtop system. The rest of the weight difference is due to strengthening the chassis. Inside the Testarossa, there is a cockpit that goes all the way around, with storage below, and a center control for the flying bridge. The gear selector is on a raised stand that is connected to the box’s top. There is no separate tablet for the infotainment system; it is built into the driver’s display. There is also a screen for the guests. The Manettino dial and the engine start button are two pieces of physical gear that are stuck on the steering wheel.
