The Ferrari Testarossa Type F110 (also known as the 512 TR) is a mid-engined sports car produced by Ferrari from 1991 to 1994. Here's a detailed summary:
Design and Chassis:
Designed by Pininfarina, with a wedge-shaped body and pop-up headlights
Built on a tubular steel chassis with an aluminum alloy spaceframe
Front and rear subframes made of aluminum for added stiffness and lightness
Suspension consisted of double-wishbone setup in the front and a multilink system at the rear
Engine:
4.9-liter (293 cu.in.) Tipo F110 V8 engine, producing 390 horsepower at 6,300 rpm
Engine mated to a 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive, featuring an integrated limited-slip differential
Performance:
Top speed: 272 km/h (169 mph)
Acceleration: 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 4.9 seconds
Fuel efficiency: approximately 8 liters per 100 kilometers (29 miles per gallon)
Interior and Features:
Two-seat interior with leather upholstery, featuring a prominent driver's seat and adjustable steering wheel
Center console housed the gearshift and radio controls, while the instrument cluster displayed essential information for the driver
Optional features included air conditioning, power windows, and a cassette player
Production Numbers:
Total production: 10,000 units produced over three years (1991-1994)
3,295 units were produced in 1992 alone, making it one of Ferrari's best-selling models of the time
Price and Market Positioning:
Initially priced at around $225,000 USD in the United States
Positioned as a high-performance sports car with superior handling capabilities, competing directly against other exotic cars like the Lamborghini Diablo and Porsche 911