2027 Ferrari 849 Testarossa Supercar Is a V-8 Plug-In Hybrid with 1036 Horsepower

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Ferrari is introducing a mid-engined supercar, replacing the SF90 Stradale.
The V-8 plug-in hybrid powertrain generates a total of 1036 horsepower.
The new 849 Testarossa is available as a coupe and a Spider.

Ferrari is resurrecting a historic name for its newest supercar, although there’s nothing retro about this high-tech machine. The 849 Testarossa replaces the SF90 Stradale, and it evolves that car’s mechanical package as a plug-in hybrid with a mid-mounted twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8 combining with two front-mounted electric motors and a third located within the eight-speed dual-clutch transaxle. The V-8 gets new cylinder heads, a redesigned intake, and lighter camshafts, among other changes. But the biggest change is the new, larger turbos, which help the engine spin out 819 horsepower on its own, a 50-hp increase over the SF90, along with 621 pound-feet of torque. With the electric motors once again kicking in 217 horses, total output climbs to 1036. Ferrari quotes a zero-to-62-mph time of 2.3 seconds, with the car able to reach 124 mph in 6.3 seconds. We expect it will be even quicker, since the SF90 Stradale rocketed to 60 mph in a scant 2.0 seconds in our testing.View Exterior PhotosFerrariThe function of the front motors is the same as in the SF90, as they’re able to contribute torque vectoring, and they also provide regenerative braking. The rear motor has been tweaked to compensate for any lag with the large turbos. Like the SF90, the 849 Testarossa can be driven in EV mode up to 16 miles at speeds up to 81 mph and is powered by the same 6.5-kWh battery pack. Firing up the V-8 should be even more rewarding than before, however, as Ferrari has worked to enhance the engine sound, which it says has been increased at all speeds.The car also utilizes brake-by-wire but promises more progressive pedal action and shorter stopping distances with larger front discs, redesigned rear calipers, and enhanced ventilation. Other chassis changes versus the SF90 include tweaked suspension geometry for reduced body roll. Tire fitments are Pirelli P Zero R, Bridgestone Potenza Sport, and Michelin Pilot Sport Cup2 and Cup2R, sized 265/35ZR-20 up front and 325/30ZR-20 at the rear.View Exterior PhotosFerrariThe larger turbos require a larger intercooler borrowed from the F80, and they also demand 30 percent more cooling air compared to the SF90. An 18 percent larger front air opening comprises part of the solution, but the car also required XXL air intakes in the side bodywork. Whereas the ’80s icon Testarossa was famous for its horizontal side strakes, the new Testarossa’s defining graphic is a vertical band midway down the body side at the opening of the large air intakes. A twin-tail rear treatment takes inspiration from 1970s sports racers; a deployable rear spoiler, a la the 296, is nestled in between; when extended, it adds up to 220 pounds of downforce at 171 mph. In total, the car produces 915 pounds of downforce at that speed, a 55-pound increase over the SF90.The Spider features a retractable hard top and a powered glass wind blocker between the seats. Ferrari claims the open-top version is 198 pounds heavier than the coupe’s 3461-pound dry weight, with the majority of that due to the retractable-hardtop mechanism and the remainder owing to chassis reinforcement. Inside, the Testarossa has a wraparound cockpit, with a flying-bridge center console and storage underneath. The gear selector is on a raised platform affixed to the upper part of the console. There is no central touchscreen; infotainment is integrated into the driver’s display. There is also a passenger screen. The steering wheel is also crowded with physical switchgear, including the engine start button and the eManettino dial. ➡️ Skip the lot. Let Car and Driver help you find your next car.Shop New Cars Shop Used CarsAn Assetto Fiorano variant is again offered. It’s identified by twin rear wings in place of the twin tails, and a central stripe can be had. The Assetto Fiorano also sheds 66 pounds via the use of more carbon fiber and lightweight seats and features a stiffer suspension and the Michelin Cup2 footwear.View Interior PhotosFerrariU.S. pricing has not been announced, but in its home market, the 849 Testarossa costs 460,000 euros for the coupe and 500,000 euros for the Spider, or the equivalent of about $540,000 and $586,000, with the Assetto Fiorano spec adding the equivalent of about $62,000 to either. Deliveries of the new 849 Testarossa coupe are set to begin in mid-2026, with the Spider following in the third quarter of that year, but dealer books are open now. Hurry on down.From the C/D Archive