Ferrari revives Testarossa name with 1,050-horsepower hybrid 849 Testarossa

Ferrari on Tuesday unveiled the 849 Testarossa, a plug-in hybrid sportscar that revives the marque’s 1980s Testarossa name and will sit at the top of its range as the successor to the SF90 Stradale.

The model combines a mid-rear mounted 4.0-liter, eight-cylinder turbocharged engine rated at 830 horsepower with three electric motors for a combined output of 1,050 horsepower, 50 more than the SF90, the company said in a statement. The four-wheel-drive 849 Testarossa is capable of a top speed in excess of 330 kilometers per hour (205 miles per hour). Coupe and retractable-top Spider variants were revealed, with coupe pricing set at 460,000 euros and the Spider at 500,000 euros. Ferrari said European deliveries are scheduled for the second and third quarters of next year, respectively, with U.S. deliveries expected about three months later and priced higher to reflect import tariffs.

Ferrari described the 849 Testarossa as a tribute to the original 1980s model while emphasizing its technological advances. The hybrid architecture pairs the internal combustion engine with electric drive to boost power and provide electric-assist propulsion; Ferrari did not disclose battery capacity or pure-electric range in its statement. The Spider version features a retractable hard top and retains the same powertrain and drivetrain layout as the coupe, the company said.

The new flagship is part of a broader product and technology rollout overseen by CEO Benedetto Vigna, who has said Ferrari will move toward electrification while continuing to produce petrol and hybrid models. Ferrari plans to begin revealing its first all-electric vehicle next month as part of a three-stage unveiling program that the company says will culminate in a world premiere next spring. The introduction of a full EV will mark a departure from Ferrari’s long tradition of exclusively internal-combustion supercars.

The 849 Testarossa arrives amid an aggressive cadence of model launches at Ferrari. In April the company released the hybrid 296 Speciale and its convertible variant, and in July it introduced the Amalfi, a petrol-powered coupe that replaces and upgrades the Roma in Ferrari’s entry segment. The company has been positioning hybrids and, soon, pure electric models as complementary segments within its lineup rather than replacements for combustion engines.

Ferrari did not provide specific production volumes for the 849 Testarossa. The company characterized the model as a continuation of its technology strategy that combines high-performance internal-combustion engines with electric propulsion to meet customer demand for performance while adapting to tightening emissions and efficiency standards worldwide.

Deliveries will begin in Europe next year according to the schedule Ferrari released; timing and final pricing for other markets will depend on regulatory approvals and import costs, the company said. Ferrari has said previously that it expects electrified models to play a growing role in its lineup as it balances heritage and performance with evolving technology and emissions requirements.