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Ferrari  | Profiles from the May, 2002 Issue
1989 Ferrari Testarossa Berlinetta

Ferrari's flagship model until recently, the Testarossa revived a famous name when it arrived in 1984. Testa Rossa (two words denoting the red valve covers) had been applied to what many regard as Ferrari's greatest sports racer. The new "Testarossa" retained its Boxer predecessor's mid-mounted 5-liter flat-12 engine with power now boosted to 390 bhp at 6,300 rpm, courtesy of four-valve heads. Despite the power increase, smoothness and drivability was improved, with a maximum speed of 180 mph.

The Pininfarina-designed side strakes, which feed air to the side-mounted radiators, became one of the most instantly recognizable styling cues. Larger than the 512 BB, its increased width accommodated wider tires and radiators, while the increased wheelbase led to a larger passenger compartment. Because of extensive aluminum body panels, it was lighter than the Boxer.

Supplied new in Denmark, this left-hand drive Euro-spec TR is in excellent condition...

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