Ferrari's big leap
Ferrari’s 2027 849 Testarossa lands as a much bigger evolution over the SF90 Stradale — reviewers call it a radical redesign with major cabin upgrades. Early takes highlight noticeably more interior space, improved ergonomics and a chassis that delivers visceral excitement on track. (roadandtrack.com) (roadandtrack.com)
Ferrari’s official spec sheet lists the 849 Testarossa as a plug‑in hybrid with a combined system output of 1,050 cv — 50 cv more than the SF90 — positioning it as the marque’s new flagship. (ferrari.com) Ferrari says the reworked 4.0‑liter twin‑turbo V8 produces about 830 cv and 842 Nm on its own, while three electric motors and a 7.45‑kWh battery deliver roughly 25 km of electric range. (ferrari.com) The 849 introduces new electronics including Ferrari’s ABS Evo brake controller and a FIVE (Ferrari Integrated Vehicle Estimator) system that builds a real‑time digital twin to coordinate dynamics with margins of error reported at under 1 mph and 1° of yaw. (ferrari.com) Official dimensions show a 4,718 mm overall length, 2,650 mm wheelbase and a 2,304 mm width, a 74‑litre boot and a stated curb weight around 1,570 kg. (auto-data.net) Inside, Ferrari describes a “synthesis” of a berlinetta dashboard and single‑seater cockpit with a floating upper dash, C‑shaped aluminium air vents, a configurable driver display, a slim passenger screen and a return to physical steering‑wheel controls in place of many haptic buttons. (ferrari.com) Performance figures published across tests put 0–100 km/h at about 2.3 seconds and a top speed near 330 km/h, while Ferrari reports increased cooling airflow and a total aerodynamic load of 415 kg at 250 km/h. (auto-data.net) The car was unveiled to press and clients on September 9, 2025, Ferrari says production will begin in mid‑2026 with deliveries expected in Q3 2026, and U.S. pricing headlines have ranged roughly from about $550,000 to the mid‑$600,000s depending on specification. (ferrari.com)
