Ferrari is set to debut its 849 Testarossa in India on March 14. The hypercar will take over the reins from the SF90 Stradale as the Italian marque’s flagship series-production offering and directly rival the Lamborghini Revuelto. The Ferrari 849 Testarossa price in India will start at Rs 10.37 crore, ex-showroom, before any optional extras.
- Testarossa’s 4L twin-turbo plug-in hybrid powertrain produces 1,050hp
- 0-100kph sprint is done in under 2.3 seconds (claimed), topping out at 330kph
- Steering wheel-mounted physical controls have been reinstated
Ferrari 849 Testarossa powertrain
Powering the mid-engined Ferrari 849 Testarossa is a plug-in hybrid setup comprising a 4-litre twin-turbocharged V8 petrol motor and three electric motors – two mounted on the front axle and another positioned between the engine and gearbox. The V8 alone develops 830hp, while total system output stands at 1,050hp. An 8-speed dual-clutch automatic sends power to all four wheels. Ferrari claims the Testarossa is capable of a 0-100kph sprint in under 2.3 seconds and can hit a top speed of 330kph. Its 7.45kWh battery also allows the car to travel between 16km and 25km on electric power alone.
Ferrari 849 Testarossa exterior highlights
Visually, the new model adopts a bold and distinctive design. At the front, L-shaped LED headlamps are linked by a gloss-black strip running across the bonnet, a styling cue inspired by older Ferrari models. The bumper features a layered design with a large central air intake and a pronounced front lip. The side profile highlights large alloy wheels, a contrasting black roof and A-pillars, and sizeable air intakes integrated into the rear buttresses. At the back, the design is characterised by twin tail sections, slim LED tail-lights, a high-mounted dual-exhaust setup and a large diffuser.
Ferrari 849 Testarossa interior features
Inside, the cabin layout focuses heavily on the driver. A tall centre console and a bridge-style divider separate the two sports seats, while the dashboard itself does not feature a traditional infotainment touchscreen. Instead, the driver gets a large 16-inch digital display, and the passenger has access to a slim 9-inch screen.
Notably, Ferrari has responded to criticism of its all-haptic steering wheel by bringing in physical buttons for most key functions. The feature list includes a seven-speaker audio system along with wireless support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
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