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Ferrari 849 Testarossa First Drive Finds F1 Pace With Everyday Poise

The hybrid V8 uses an F1‑derived MGU‑K with two front motors to deliver a quoted 1,050hp.

Overview

  • Ferrari has replaced the SF90 with the 849 Testarossa, a comprehensively reworked flagship that the company presents as essentially a new model despite shared core hardware.
  • Official figures quote 0–100 km/h in 2.25 seconds, 0–200 km/h in 6.35 seconds and a top speed above 330 km/h from the 4.0‑litre twin‑turbo V8 hybrid and 7.45kWh battery.
  • A press drive on Circuito Monteblanco and Andalusian roads reported feedback‑rich steering, progressive braking and accessible handling for non‑professional drivers.
  • The cabin adopts a new dual‑cockpit layout with a floating transmission‑selector pillar, and the twin‑tail rear design draws inspiration from 1970s Le Mans racers.
  • Ferrari says the doors’ ducts feed 30% more air to the intercoolers than the SF90, while practical trade‑offs include a 74‑litre front luggage space and an expected starting price around Dh2 million.