“We’re on the brink of something big,” the teaser said yesterday, and Ferrari has now delivered. Meet the 849 Testarossa, the long-awaited successor to the SF90 Stradale, which, in a surprise mov, was joined by the 849 Testarossa Spider. A name first seen in 1956 on the 500 TR and made iconic in the 1980s, the Testarossa badge has made a comeback, reviving one of Maranello’s most storied nameplates, and together, both supercars represent the next chapter in Ferrari’s hybrid journey.
The headline number: a combined 1,036 horsepower, which is 50 horsepower more than the SF90 and the highest output ever for a Ferrari production model. As we anticipated, the 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 has been reworked extensively with new internals and a larger turbo, raising peak output to 819 horsepower. Three electric motors provide an additional 217 horsepower, pushing past the 986 horsepower of the outgoing SF90 Stradale and even the 1,016 horsepower SF90 XX Stradale, which was built in limited numbers. More crucially, it is more than Lamborghini’s 1,015 horsepower Revuelto.
The coupe can hit 62 mph in under 2.3 seconds, 124 mph in 6.35 seconds, and get around Ferrari’s Fiorano test track in 1:17.5. The Spider isn’t too far behind at 6.5 seconds to 124 mph and a Fiorano time of 1:18.1, despite carrying a retractable hardtop. It is worth noting that the hybrid system also delivers 15 miles of pure-electric range, enabled by a 7.45-kWh lithium-ion battery integrated into the chassis. Four eManettino modes let drivers toggle between eDrive, Hybrid, Performance, and Qualify, tailoring response for every scenario.
Ferrari has achieved these gains without adding weight. At 3,461 pounds dry, the coupe pretty much maintains the SF90’s mass, with Ferrari claiming the best power-to-weight ratio ever for a Ferrari at 3.34 pounds per horsepower. Aero advances are equally measurable. Downforce now peaks at 915 pounds at 155 mph, up about 55 pounds compared to the SF90, while cooling capacity has increased by 15 percent. The car introduces a lighter active rear spoiler that adjusts between low drag and high downforce in under a second, twin-tail rear bodywork inspired by the 512 S, and a redesigned front underfloor with vortex generators.
But the overall styling is where the 849 Testarossa makes a clear break from the camouflaged prototypes we reported on earlier. The coupe debuted in a classic Rosso shade, honoring tradition, while the Spider was shown in a striking Giallo Ambra.
The blacked-out panel on the facia, and edgy geometric surfacing, a protruding chin and proportions align with Ferrari’s recent design language. The twin-tail design at the rear draws inspiration from Ferrari’s 1970s sports prototypes, creating a cab-forward silhouette with slightly larger proportions that appears sharper and more purposeful than the SF90 Stradale it replaces. A highlight are the symmetrical flaps for fuel and the charge port.
Having said that, the Testarossa name should bring expectations. Some will note the absence of the iconic side strakes, an element that defined the 1984 original. It’s a missed opportunity, especially since Ferrari used them so effectively on the modern-day Daytona SP3 from the Icona Series, where they paid proper homage to the 1960s P-car lineage. Instead what you have is yet another blacked-out vertical panel that integrates the side air intake.
As for handling, ferrari’s latest ABS Evo system and FIVE digital estimator create a real-time “twin” of the car, sharpening braking precision and making deceleration more consistent in every Manettino mode. Larger discs, revised calipers, and co-developed tires from Michelin, Pirelli, and Bridgestone are all designed to push handling even further. For track-focused folks, the Assetto Fiorano package cuts about 66 pounds with carbon fiber wheels and lightweight seats, while twin rear wings triple the downforce compared to the standard twin-tail.
Inside, as expected, Ferrari has addressed feedback from SF90 owners. The cockpit now features a central sail motif inspired by the F80 hypercar, a simplified HMI, and a redesigned steering wheel with physical buttons similar to what we saw on the recent Amalfi coupe, including a proper start switch. The Spider variant also benefits from a 14-second retractable roof that can be opened at up to 28 mph, and Ferrari developed a new wind catcher to reduce cabin turbulence.
As for pricing, the 849 Testarossa coupe starts at around $540,000, while the Spider will set you back closer to $585,000. Deliveries will begin in Europe in mid to late 2026, with U.S. allocations arriving about three months later at slightly higher prices due to import tariffs.
Comparing this car to our reporting earlier today highlights how close the rumors were to reality. The heavily revised V8, the hybrid layout, the aero emphasis, and the interior changes all carried through. But what Ferrari kept hidden was the revival of the Testarossa nameplate itself, which brings both nostalgia and expectation. With the 849 Testarossa, Ferrari hasn’t just matched the field it has set a new benchmark and brought one of its most recognizable names back into the spotlight.
Source: Ferrari