The Ferrari 849 Testarossa has officially launched as the replacement for the SF90. This isn’t a simple update but a proper evolution that packs more power and smarter tech. Ferrari claims this hybrid supercar can handle daily driving while delivering hypercar-level performance on demand.
What’s Under the Hood
The heart remains the same 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 from the SF90, but with significant improvements. Three electric motors provide All Wheel Drive and torque control, with total electric output capped at 217 hp. Ferrari squeezed an extra 50 hp from the gas engine through bigger turbos, better cooling, and racing internals.
Key powertrain features include:
- Larger turbochargers borrowed from the F80 hypercar
- Bigger intercoolers to handle increased heat production
- New cylinder heads, intake systems, and fuel delivery
- Titanium fasteners and lightweight racing components
- Same weight as the original SF90 despite all upgrades
- 25km electric only range for city driving
Performance Numbers That Impress
The acceleration figures put this car in hypercar territory without the hypercar price tag. 0 to 100 km/h happens in just 2.25 seconds, while 200 km/h arrives in 6.3 seconds flat. Track performance shows a Fiorano lap time of 1 minute 17.5 seconds, beating the SF90 by 1.5 seconds.
The car produces 415kg of downforce at 250 km/h thanks to extensive aerodynamic work throughout the body.
It Predicts Your Moves
The Ferrari 849 Testarossa gets Ferrari’s most advanced driving assistance system called FIVE (Ferrari Integrated Vehicle Estimator). This system creates a digital copy of the car that predicts what will happen next. It adjusts power delivery and braking before you even realize you need help, taming the 1,000+ untameable horses.
Other tech features include:
- Side Slip Control version 9.0 for better handling
- Advanced TRC with electronic differential
- Smart suspension that adapts to driving conditions
- Automatic RWD mode above 210 km/h
- Multiple driving modes from comfort to track attack
Mixed Reactions on the Design
Our team at Arabwheels has completely split opinions about how this car looks, with some loving it. The front end genuinely looks cool with its double-layer design and small aerodynamic wings. However, the side profile feels awkward and doesn’t flow well with those deep door channels.
The rear end disappoints most because it looks like a cheap copy of the Daytona SP3. The twin-tail design creates separate rear sections that flow into small wings built into the bumpers. An active central wing deploys when more downforce is needed, while twin exhaust pipes create a promising exhaust note.
Pricing and Availability
Ferrari launches two versions simultaneously, with the coupe starting at € 460,000 and the spider at € 500,000. The spider adds a folding metal roof but weighs 90kg more than the coupe version.
Conclusion
The Ferrari 849 Testarossa represents a smart evolution rather than a complete revolution in hybrid supercar development. Whether this refined approach can compete against newer rivals like the Lamborghini Revuelto is yet to be discovered.
The combination of increased power and smarter technology certainly puts it in contention for class leadership. That was our take on the newly launched Ferrari 849 Testarossa, and we would love to hear yours in the comments. Keep following the Arabwheels Blog for more content like this.