The iconic “Testarossa” nameplate has officially returned to the Maranello stable, but anyone expecting a 1980s retro wedge with a gated manual shifter is in for a shock. Replacing the SF90 as Ferrari’s flagship series-production supercar, the Ferrari 849 Testarossa is a technological tour de force—a plug-in hybrid hyper-killer designed to rewrite the performance rulebook.
Whether you fancy the hardtop Coupe or the open-air Spider, the benchmark for everyday hypercars has just shifted. Here is everything you need to know about the specifications, pricing, and arrival dates of Ferrari’s latest masterpiece.
The Powertrain: Lightning Meets Twin-Turbo Thunder
At the core of the 849 Testarossa is a heavily reworked version of Ferrari’s award-winning 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8, now packing the largest turbochargers ever fitted to a production road car from Maranello. On its own, the internal combustion engine produces a monumental 610 kW ($830\text{ cv}$).
However, Ferrari didn’t stop there. The V8 is paired with a triad of electric motors—two on the front axle driving an advanced torque-vectoring electronic AWD system (RAC-e), and a third F1-derived MGU-K motor sandwiched between the engine and the 8-speed dual-clutch transmission.
Key Performance Specifications:
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Combined Power Output: A staggering 772 kW ($1050\text{ cv}$ / 1,036 hp)
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Total Torque: 842 Nm
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0–100 km/h: < 2.3 seconds (virtually lineball with an F1 car)
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0–200 km/h: A mind-melting 6.35 seconds
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Top Speed: 330+ km/h
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Pure EV Range: Up to 25 km of near-silent, front-wheel-drive electric motoring courtesy of a 7.9 kWh lithium-ion battery.
Design, Aero, and a Welcome Interior Shift
Stylistically, the Testarossa pulls geometric and muscular inspiration from Ferrari’s late ’60s and early ’70s prototype racers, like the 512 S and 512 M. The most striking element is the dramatic “twin tail” rear wing architecture, which optimizes underbody airflow to generate 25% more downforce than the outgoing SF90 while simultaneously reducing drag by 10%.
Inside the driver-focused cabin, Ferrari has listened intently to client feedback. The fiddly, unloved haptic touchpads on the steering wheel from the SF90 have been completely scrapped. In their place is a return to tactile, physical switches alongside the glorious, bright red mechanical starter button. The dashboard features a sweeping 16-inch digital instrument cluster for the driver, complemented by a dedicated 9-inch passenger display.
The Assetto Fiorano Package: For track purists, an optional package sheds 30 kg using lightweight carbon-fibre rims and titanium sports seats. It swaps out the standard adaptive dampers for fixed, race-bred Multimatic dampers, clips on an aggressive “twin wing” setup, and wraps the wheels in ultra-sticky Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 rubber.
Pricing and Availability
Exclusivity and cutting-edge hybrid engineering do not come cheap. Ferrari has positioned the 849 Testarossa squarely against heavy hitters like the Lamborghini Revuelto.
In Australia, local pricing sits firmly in seven-figure territory once on-road costs and personalization are factored in:
| Model Variant | Base Price (Excluding On-Road Costs) | Expected Arrival Window |
| 849 Testarossa Coupe | $932,648 AUD | Late 2026 (Q4) |
| 849 Testarossa Spider | $1,015,589 AUD | Early 2027 (Q1) |
| Assetto Fiorano Package | +$77,837 AUD | Available at launch |
While European and North American buyers are beginning to see initial press units and early deliveries right now, local allocations for Australian buyers are scheduled to hit the tarmac in the second half of 2026 for the Coupe, with the drop-top Spider following closely in early 2027.
If you want one, you had better get in touch with your local dealer immediately—allocations for flagship mid-engine V8s of this calibre tend to vanish just as fast as the car moves off the line.
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