--- title: "Ferrari Testarossa Returns With 1,036 HP and a Rear Wing From the ’70s" description: "Children of the 1980s, rejoice. The [Ferrari]() Testarossa is back! Specifically, the new Ferrari 849 Testarossa, Maranello's newest supercar—which by the looks of it—is a damn good-looking one. Sadly, no pop-up headlights, though." date: "2025-09-09" modified: "2025-09-09" authors: - name: "Jerry Perez" job_title: "Deputy Editor" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/jerry-perez" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/ferrari-testarossa-returns-with-1036-hp-and-a-rear-wing-from-the-70s" categories: - "Ferrari News" - "News" - "News by Brand" tags: - "Ferrari" - "Supercar" --- # Ferrari Testarossa Returns With 1,036 HP and a Rear Wing From the ’70s ![849 Testarossa]() *\Ferrari\* Children of the 1980s, rejoice. The [Ferrari]() Testarossa is back! Specifically, the new Ferrari 849 Testarossa, Maranello's newest supercar—which by the looks of it—is a damn good-looking one. Sadly, no pop-up headlights, though. Revealed Tuesday afternoon in Milan, the 849 Testarossa revives one of the brand's most iconic monikers, commonly associated with the white Ferrari from the hit show *Miami Vice*. While still rocking a wedge-ish shape, the overall design is more forward-looking than retro. The front end, however, does evoke some resemblance to the old-school Testarossa, with its pointed nose and a very aggressive lower fascia, which almost moonlights as a scoop of sorts. As you can see in the primary photo above, the front three-quarters view of the car gives Daytona SP3 vibes with its sloping roofline, extra-large rear haunches, and fighter jet-like cockpit, which is designed to visually separate itself from the body with its contrasting black color. ![]() ![]() ![]() Interestingly enough, the rear end of the SP3 gives more Testarossa vibes than the new Testarossa, but that's not to say the new one isn't charming. The 849's rear is quite minimalistic, following in the footsteps of Ferrari's first plug-in hybrid, which is also the very same car it replaces: the [SF90 Stradale](). Look closely, and you'll notice an interesting take on a ducktail spoiler inspired by the 512 S, which is split into three sections: two longer segments at each side, with a shorter, less-dramatic angle in the middle of the car. Depending on the driving mode and overall driving conditions, that section will expand to provide ideal performance. Following in the footsteps of previous "red heads," the new one is powered by a mid-rear-mounted 4.0-liter V8, though this one is twin-turbocharged. More importantly, however, this is a plug-in hybrid, just like the phenomenal 296. There are two electric motors on the front axle, and one in the rear, which is nestled within the eight-speed, dual-clutch transmission. The combustion engine alone pumps out 819 horsepower and 621 lb-ft of torque. Together with the battery, the total power output climbs to a face-melting 1,036 hp. *Yes, one zero three six.* ![]() ![]() ![]() Ferrari claims those numbers are good enough for a 2.3-second run from zero to 60 mph, and 6.3 seconds to 124 mph. That's pretty conservative, so I believe them. The SF90 already delivered these performance figures, so the new 849 will likely be even quicker than originally stated. If you're into driving your Ferrari silently, this will travel up to 19 miles at speeds of up to 81 mph on battery power alone. Pay close attention to the interior photos, and you'll notice that there is no traditional center stack, and perhaps more notably, no center infotainment touchscreen. Like in [the Purosangue I drove]() and other newer Ferraris, the infotainment screen is part of the digital gauge cluster located in front of the driver. At the same time, the passenger gets their own screen with their own media capabilities. The gear selector is perhaps the only other throwback item besides the name, with it ditching the "fin" or "spine" design seen in previous generations, and opting for a much more traditional-looking setup that looks like Maranello's old gated shifters *à la* Roma and Amalfi. ![]() ![]() Unlike in years past, Ferrari did not wait to reveal the topless version of the 849 Testrossa, pulling the wraps off the Spider at the same time as the coupe. Additionally, it showcased the Spider in a lively, mustard-y yellow, which I believe is more flattering to the wedgy design than the traditional red. Price was not revealed, but as the saying goes, if you have to ask... *Got a tip? Email us at tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Jerry is responsible for upholding The Drive's ethos as an audience-first, enthusiast-driven car blog that serves up industry-leading news, reviews, culture, and motorsport coverage. Overseeing a staff of writers and editors from his home base in Indianapolis, he helps curate the site's daily rundown, as well as its medium- and long-term content strategies. Jerry joined The Drive in 2018 as a writer and worked as news editor and managing editor before becoming the deputy in 2023. As a lifelong car enthusiast and racing fan, Jerry believes that all cars are cool, but the people behind the machines are even cooler. This belief often gives The Drive a slightly different focus from most other car sites, where we explore the humanity behind the machines. When he's not obsessing over the day's biggest stories or hanging out at a race track, Jerry can be found behind the wheel of a car, most likely sharing a laugh with his teenage son or daughter. ### Author social links [Instagram]()