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Ferrari 849 Testarossa: Ferrari Revives an Icon With a 1,050 CV Hybrid Supercar

John Karlsson by John Karlsson
August 18, 2026
in News, EVs & Hybrids, Supercars
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Front view of a silver Ferrari 849 Testarossa on a futuristic test track with dual white racing stripes

The Ferrari 849 Testarossa is shown head-on in silver with dual white stripes, highlighting its futuristic design and aggressive stance.

Ferrari 849 Testarossa hybrid supercar on scenic mountain road at sunset
The Ferrari 849 Testarossa showcases its hybrid performance on a scenic mountain road during golden hour.

The Ferrari Testarossa name is back—and it’s more powerful than ever.

With the all-new Ferrari 849 Testarossa, Maranello doesn’t just revisit history—it completely rewrites it. This is no retro reboot. It’s a 1,050 CV plug-in hybrid flagship, replacing the SF90 and redefining what a modern Ferrari supercar can be.


⚡ Hybrid Power, Ferrari Taken to the Extreme

At its core, the 849 Testarossa blends tradition with cutting-edge engineering:

  • Twin-turbocharged 4.0L V8
  • Three electric motors (two front, one rear)
  • 1,050 CV (≈1,036 hp) combined output
  • All-wheel drive with torque vectoring

Performance is nothing short of absurd:

  • 0–60 mph: ~2.0 seconds
  • Top speed: 205+ mph
  • Pure electric driving capability for short distances

This isn’t just Ferrari’s most powerful road car—it’s a technology statement.


🧠 Formula 1 Tech Meets Road Car Precision

Ferrari didn’t stop at power.

The 849 Testarossa introduces advanced systems like:

  • FIVE (Ferrari Integrated Vehicle Estimator) for predictive dynamics
  • Enhanced ABS Evo braking system
  • Real-time torque vectoring across all four wheels

The result? A car that feels faster, sharper, and more intelligent than anything before it.


🏎️ Design: Not Retro—Revolutionary

Ferrari 849 Testarossa rear view driving at speed on a racetrack
The Ferrari 849 Testarossa charges down the circuit in a high-speed rear three-quarter view.

Forget nostalgia—this is Ferrari looking forward.

Key design highlights:

  • Twin-tail rear inspired by endurance racers
  • Deep sculpted side channels feeding massive cooling systems
  • Increased cooling demand (+15% vs SF90)
  • Up to 415 kg of downforce at speed

The car is aggressive, futuristic, and unmistakably Ferrari.


🌍 The Ferrari 849 Testarossa: A New Flagship Era

The 849 Testarossa replaces the SF90 as Ferrari’s benchmark model.

  • Starting price: ~$540,000+
  • Coupe + Spider variants available
  • Deliveries begin 2026

More importantly, it represents Ferrari’s bridge between combustion and electric performance. Full technical figures for the Ferrari 849 Testarossa are published on Ferrari’s official model page, and the car sits squarely inside the wider shift we covered in why hybrid supercars are dominating 2026.


🧾 Final Verdict

The Ferrari 849 Testarossa isn’t just a revival—it’s a reset.

Ferrari has taken one of its most iconic names and attached it to a machine that:

  • Pushes hybrid technology to its limits
  • Delivers record-breaking performance
  • Sets the tone for the next generation of supercars

This is not about honoring the past.

It’s about dominating the future.

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