Ferrari Testarossa Reborn: 1035hp Plug-In Hybrid
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– Ferrari has announced the return of the Testarossa nameplate with a new hybrid powertrain, featuring a 4-liter turbo engine and three electric motors.
– The hybrid system produces a total of 1,035 horsepower, surpassing the SF90 Stradale it replaces by 50 horsepower.
– The car accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in under 2.3 seconds and reaches a top speed of 205 mph, with an electric-only range of about 15 miles.
– Pricing starts at €460,000 for the coupe, with deliveries beginning in Europe in mid-2025 and in the US in late 2026 at a higher cost due to tariffs.
– The hybrid model may build anticipation for Ferrari’s first all-electric car, delayed to 2026 due to current lack of demand for high-performance EVs.
The iconic Ferrari Testarossa nameplate makes a thunderous return, signaling a bold fusion of heritage and hyper-modern engineering. This isn’t merely a nostalgic callback, the new 849 Testarossa arrives as a plug-in hybrid powerhouse, blending classic Italian flair with jaw-dropping performance. Under its sculpted hood lies a mid-rear mounted 4-liter turbocharged V8 engine producing 818 horsepower on its own, but when augmented by three electric motors, total output soars to an astonishing 1,035 horsepower.
That figure eclipses the SF90 Stradale, the model it replaces, by 50 horsepower, firmly placing the Testarossa at the pinnacle of Ferrari’s current offerings. A 7.45kWh battery pack enables all-electric driving for approximately 15 miles, offering a whisper-quiet alternative to its ferocious combustion soundtrack.
Acceleration is nothing short of breathtaking: 0–62 mph arrives in under 2.3 seconds, while 124 mph is reached in a mere 6.35 seconds. Ferrari claims a top speed of 205 mph, making it one of the fastest production cars ever built.
Such extreme performance commands an equally extreme price. The coupe starts at €460,000 (around $540,000), with the spider version priced from €500,000. European deliveries are slated for the second and third quarters of next year, while U.S. customers must wait until Q4 2026, and should expect a higher sticker price due to current import tariffs.
This hybrid flagship may also serve as an appetizer for Ferrari’s forthcoming all-electric model, now expected in spring 2026. The company recently delayed its EV plans, citing negligible current demand for high-performance electric vehicles, choosing instead to refine its strategy while continuing to deliver hybrid excellence.
(Source: The Verge)
