TESTAROSSA 2.0: We drive Ferrari's fantastic, flat-12 512 TR! | MOTOR

The Ferrari Testarossa was one of the biggest pin-up supercars of the 1980s. We get behind the wheel of the second-generation 'Redhead' – the 512TR – to find out if it still lives up to the legend. In association with online auction specialists Chrome Temple Motors.

00:Intro
0:33 Background
2:18 Exterior design
3:06 'Under the skin' updates
3:16 Interior
5:38 Driving experience
10:58 Improvements & changes
11:52 Conclusion
12:26 Would you like to own this car?

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[janrbh]

I find myself commenting on all 512 TR reviews like this, so here I go again; I have one and have done about 50000 km/ 35000 miles in it. It is a wonderful car to drive. Take it on trips, drive nice roads with 50 mph/ 80-90 kph speed limit ( meaning you can bash the car around at up to 150 mph!). I am 6ft 2in ( 190 cm) tall with 45 euro size shoes. No big problem fitting in.
It drives really good and you feel special the whole time.
It is underappreciated. Does cost a bit to maintain ( mainly when the differential break ( It will break, I guarantee you. 20 000 usd/euro) + timing belt-change every 4 years( 5000 usd/ euro incl. oil and some other bits that you probably need to replace from time to time) but it doesn`t loose value so in the end it is not that expensive after all :-)

[justsomeguy]

This car is so under appreciated, had one for 3 years and it was incredible and totally reliable

[geoffclarke]

Great car and in my opinion the best car in the Testarossa series. Faster and better handling than the original car but still great a great looking car. The later 512M had a little more power but I've never been a fan of the styling.

[alstound]

515TR is simply the Testarossa perfected. More modern front end and bigger, better designed wheels make for nice upgrades.

[nimbly]

As a boy I had a white "micro machine" Testarossa I was rather fond of. One of my favorite toys.

[matthewschiebout]

Had a 959 poster on my wall, back when they were new, even saw one in person...along with a Ferrari F40, which I also saw on the road. Not to mention attending many historical events "back in the day."

[lebojay]

Steering wheel extensions are available to bring the wheel closer to you. I have one on my Testarossa. It’s just an inch thick but makes a big difference.

[fiors]

Very nice and respectful test, thank you !

[shaundavenport]

Yes i too had the poster!I didn't realise that they'd used a gearstick from a transit van, lol.Enjoyed the vid, cheers mate😊😊

[TheMileswin]

Excellent test drive and this looks a wonderful car. Thanks for sharing.

[merkury]

Great car, great review. I also love the black on black color scheme. Its the best I think, also I dont think that is a flat black exterior, it looks special.

[Interloperx]

Doesn't it sound good? What was the point in masking the engine sounds just playing music over the top? Should have got some drive by engine sounds!

[undmorte]

Lovely video. Been hooked on the Testarossa since the early 90’s. Also diggin your James Sunderland look at the beginning

[timsullivan]

Looks like a drive through Bobbin Head, north of Sydney? Great bit of road.

[Burchie_]

I saw one of these on sale on fbm and fell in love working day and night and maybe in the future ill own one :)

[Bighand]

The 5 bolt wheels came already on the 1988 Testarossa.

[fredsas]

When I think of "Ferrari", this very car that comes to my mind. 512 TR

[finaldestination]

I still not understand why is the Testarossa not considered a Hypercar and as good and beautiful like the 288 GTO, F40, F50, Enzo and La Ferrari !?

[wasdwasdwwasd]

That vanity mirror is fantastically 80s

[redtesta]

You can adjust the steering wheel. Base of the wheel for up and down lol.