@@timsgta They're simply saying spanish names as they are pronounced. Would you rather Spanish speakers butcher your name or say it correctly in English? ;)
if i had that much money, i'd say "pffft, go ahead, take the radio, its nothing for me to by another, because i obviously have more money than you, because youre stealing radios and i'm buying ferraris"
This is the configuration that sparks the terminology war between 180º-V and Boxer and Flat. It's definitely not a Boxer because opposing sets of pistons have to move in opposite directions on independent crank journals to be a Boxer, as its predecessor, the 512 Berlinetta Boxer was misnamed. This engine has opposing con rods on the same journal on the crank, hence the 180º V name. But people don't like calling a wide open V a V. I don't mind calling a 180º V a Flat engine though.
When driving behind a Testarossa you notice how wide and seemingly flat the car looks. When my brother, a friend and I were on a trip to Palm Springs California we came up next to a burgundy metallic Testarossa which was one of most beautiful cars I’ve ever seen.
Testarossa was the first exotic I parked as a valet. Couldn't help but think "never meet your heroes". Had a poster of it on my wall but holy hell was that thing a handful. Sure I only parked it. Thank god I didn't own it.
Having driven one for over 1,000 miles, I can honestly say it was, and IS one of the most comfortable cars to drive long-distance. I drove one from Pennsylvania to South Carolina, and loved every mile. The seats are very comfortable and broad, the cabin is spacious, the clutch was good, gearing was easy....everything was comfortable and the car was fast-enough to really have FUN with it. The visibility was terrific, the A/C worked well....if I had the money, I'd have TWO of them.
that look to me screams undercover cop asking you if you know where to get "drugs to get high" with akward, excessive and somewhat outdated juvenile slang , at least for italian standards.
Why does he to say Testarossa with an Italian accent every time. Why doesn't he say Ferrari with an Italian accent? When he orders Chinese food does he say each food with a Chinese accent?
I got a ride once in a Ferrari F40. I will never forget it You get plastered against the seat back Then your face starts to distort. Then you cant turn your head while risking neck strain All this while the machine was planted firmly on the road with no infantile spinning of tires.
My Top 5 Favorite Super Cars... Ferrari Testarossa Ferrari F40 Diablo GTR Jaguar XJ220 Mclaren F1 I was born in '94 But always had these posters on my wall, not really a fan on newer Super cars... Anyone else with me?
Sheldon Holmes I was born in '73 Sheldon but I love the cars of the 50's, 60's, 70's, 80's and early 90's. Depends on the cars too, lol... yeah we all be old souls :)
Comparing this car (from 1988) to today's performance is really ignorant. Ever heard of progress? Technology advances. Discoveries are made. You have to appreciate the car from the time it was in being built with the techniques that were known. Like the Mona Lisa. In today's world, using photoshop, you could "hand paint" the same thing digitally, but it wouldn't be "better". Because cars are just utility to most people in the world, it's easy to overlook the art form of engineering and passion that the Ferraris of old (and today) exhibit.
Then compare it to what was around at the time, like the Buick GNX, and you'd still be unimpressed with the Testarossa for the price you would have paid.
Remember that with the efforts of OPEC and US government regulations, they tried very hard to put cars like this out of existence. now, muscle cars are making a comeback because there is plenty of cheap gas and governments have given up on their "save the earth" guidelines. just saying...
You don't want ABS in a car like this. .....ABS has come a long way but back in the day it was very intrusive, This car was set up to be a drivers car. A pure drivers car.
Fun to watch these old MW reviews. That the current Alfa Romeo Giulia base model is faster 0-60 and the 1/4 mile from an engine with 8 less cylinders than the Testarossa says how far automotive engineering has come. And acceleration beasts like the Tesla and Porsche EVs are a whole order above that.
Heck, even my 2016 Audi S4 has a true 350-360bhp (333bhp advertised) and my 4.4 sec 0-60 will walk all over the TR's 5.5sec. But it doesn't sound or look as good obviously.
99% are not... An old Typhoon will spank 99% of suv's these days almost 30 years later so what's your point. They need a lot of horsepower because they are heavy as shit.
Yes far more boring is what has happened since the 80:s! Nothing today feel or look as cool as this car. Cant see how one would need more performance than this car for the road, modern cars brag with stupid 1000+ hp and all the modern gizmos. Nah modern safety and reliability is a plus but to me thats about it compared to a Testarossa, Lotus Esprit Turbo or similar.
6mos later they tested the 4cyl lotus esprit se and I was a full second faster in the 1/4 mile... I was 13 when I watched that.. I knew them I would own one.. and today I own 3 😂😂 all from the ass kicking it gave this car on this channel 😂😂
Beautiful from many angles and odd looking from a few other angles. It's a very wide and low looking car from behind once you see one in person. I saw a burgondy one in Palm Springs in 1988,, jaw dropping to look at. A Ferrari 355 hardtop is more beautiful.
When it comes to classic sports cars and today's sports cars I'd choose a Supercar over a domestic anyday. There's just something about a supercar you won't get with a domestic . A lot of people crap talk on supercars but I've got a strong passion for them. They're definitely a class of their own
That almost made this unwatchable for me. It was as bas as a new cast suddenly going all mega spanish when the say Puerto Rico. Abd than instantly switch back to middle america white bread generic English
This car sat In Knopf Porsche/Mercedes/Ferrari showroom on Lehigh Street in Allentown for Decades. Still wore the Moterweek license plate. Literally from 1988-2016. It was owned by Garry Knopf the dealership owner. Rumor has it Ferrari offered the car to his dealership to sell after the testing. It was driven occasionally. I would always admire it while waiting for my Porsche 951 oil change. I remember it had like 1600 miles in the early 2000s. On another note, there was also a Porsche 959 sitting next to this car in the showroom. Two iconic 80s super cars. That car was also owned by Mr Knopf.
This is still an amazing car today, but it is so crazy that a Full Size 2 ton Rolls Royce Phantom can keep up with it today. My o My - How far technology has come :)
Amazing how they were wrong in terms of resale value. The Countach is way more expensive now days..... 7.177 Testarossa (excluding 512 TR and F512M) vs. 2.049 Countach If I could I'd have both. My childhood porn!!! LOL
Man, 380hp probably felt like a ton back then. You could have picked up one of these 5 years ago for $40,000 to $50,000. They're pushing $250,000 now. It's amazing how far they've come. The 6.3 V12 in the F12 is pushing 730hp so pretty much double. Inflation adjusted the Testarossa would run $250,000 so a fair amount less than the F12 ($350,000)
Listening to Jon Davis say "Testarossa" with an awful Italian accent made me cringe. Worst part is that he said it 63 times in less than 7 minutes. I can't unhear it now. I may be scarred forever! Still my favorite Ferrari of all time.
I think non anti lock brakes is a plus - McLaren F1 doesn't have them and others, world's best super cars don't have them - you don't buy a super car for safety.
It's amazing how only ten years later in 1998 that a WS6 Trans AM would beat this car in a 1/4 mile with only 320 HP and a much much lower price tag...
The Testarossa and the Countach were IT in the 80s. And then came the F40 and 959 that took it to another level. There was something so much more special about exotics back then. When you saw one, it was an awe-inspiring event, even in Southern California. Now, one simply goes to cars and coffee to check out the latest and greatest. Exotics are still awesome and incredible machines,, but for me their mystique has died.
LocDawgd A few things: Comparing a Buick GNX to a Ferrari Testarossa is like comparing McDonald's to a quality steak house. Both are technically serving meat and will fill you up but that's pretty much where the similarities end. Comparing only a 0-60 time is fine if that's all that turns you on but there's way more to a car than just that figure. Also, speaking of prices, check and see what a GNX is going for today compared to a Testarossa. Not much of a difference any more and you'll find more Testarossa's available today as well.
like these old reviews....watched this and lotus esprit.....reminds me that our faster car performance like my wrx is much cheaper to be had than it once was.......
Boy was he wrong at 6:20.. Saying the Lamborghini Countach lacked the Testarossa's resale potential... WAAAYYY wrong.. You can get a Testarossa these days for 50, 60 grand.. A Countach?? Cheapest one I could find was $315,000!!!!
There's a clean looking black one for sale right now in the Dupont registry NY for just 89K. Admittedly, the ones I saw for 50 or 60K probably needed some of that famously expensive Ferrari maintenance!Jacque Noir
Interesting that a 94 Chevy Caprice cop car with the LT1 engine beats this (except the final speed), comes with 4 wheel ABS, and a trunk space to haul tons of police equipment (or two uncooperative suspects), and it costs 25K. Plus, it drives through center dividers.
this guy turn into full italian mode when saying Testarrrrossa.
kind of like newscasters going full Latino, rolling their Rs when saying Latino names but go back to English when not...really annoying
@@timsgta They're simply saying spanish names as they are pronounced. Would you rather Spanish speakers butcher your name or say it correctly in English? ;)
Crazy where we are now. 380hp used to be super car power. Now we have sedans making 500-700hp stock
James Turner you're right, you feel safer in new cars lol
that is a 1980's car, peice of shit is how it feels. Its the worst generation of all cars.
volcano hi Still an investment car though. The 4 pot ferrari dino is slower than a sporty hatch but people will pay over £400k for an average one.
asif naseri
Today power claims are inflated..but the new cars have better brakes
asif naseri
"the radio is cleverly hidden from thieves"
You just showed them where it is, smart guy.
HAHAAAHAAAA awesome
if i had that much money, i'd say "pffft, go ahead, take the radio, its nothing for me to by another, because i obviously have more money than you, because youre stealing radios and i'm buying ferraris"
sackie tapoes That's one of the most pretentious comments I've read... I think I love you now or something.
A thieve wouldn't have wanted that ugly ass radio lol
They know exactly where it is, beliebe me! It was for the look, not to hide it.
Outrun Forever!
YES!!!!!!!!!!!
I remember the one where you had a girl in the car... You had your hair moving in the wind.. Fun at local pizza joint.
How about Lucky N Wild
Lol...yes!!!
Loved that game.
One of the most beautiful Ferraris in my opinion...
Ferrari 365 GTB/4...
275 GTB/4 is far prettier IMHO or maybe a 250 Lusso.
I totally agree, but I'd have to add the 288 GTO, F40, original 1960s GTO and the California Spyder.
Ferraris from the 80's was NICE!!!
250 GT Berlineta lusso
That flat 12 engine is so awesome
This is the configuration that sparks the terminology war between 180º-V and Boxer and Flat. It's definitely not a Boxer because opposing sets of pistons have to move in opposite directions on independent crank journals to be a Boxer, as its predecessor, the 512 Berlinetta Boxer was misnamed. This engine has opposing con rods on the same journal on the crank, hence the 180º V name. But people don't like calling a wide open V a V. I don't mind calling a 180º V a Flat engine though.
V-12
When driving behind a Testarossa you notice how wide and seemingly flat the car looks.
When my brother, a friend and I were on a trip to Palm Springs California we came up next to a burgundy metallic Testarossa which was one of most beautiful cars I’ve ever seen.
I went to grade school with a girl who's dad had one. I loved seeing that car in the pick up line. I'll never forget the sound it made.
Say Testarossa one more time...
benthenailguy he managed to squeeze it into every fucking scene lmao
Shaddup
Tongue twister
🤣🤣🤣
Test-A-Rossa...
I was a valet for 20 years. Of all the exotic cars, the Testarossa was my favorite. The interior has a more roomy feel to it than other sports cars.
Testarossa was the first exotic I parked as a valet. Couldn't help but think "never meet your heroes". Had a poster of it on my wall but holy hell was that thing a handful. Sure I only parked it. Thank god I didn't own it.
The Lamborghini Countach is apparently worse.
It tips the scales at 3766lbs, it better be roomy...
J M my friend is a hotel valet and gets to drive multiple porches everyday (albeit into a garage and back lol)
S. Shahheydari at least you two got to sit in one.
John didn't even complain about it not having a voltage gauge!
“The smoke, light, and bullets of Friday night TV!”
What was John talking about?! 🤔
M I A M I V I C E
Having driven one for over 1,000 miles, I can honestly say it was, and IS one of the most comfortable cars to drive long-distance. I drove one from Pennsylvania to South Carolina, and loved every mile. The seats are very comfortable and broad, the cabin is spacious, the clutch was good, gearing was easy....everything was comfortable and the car was fast-enough to really have FUN with it. The visibility was terrific, the A/C worked well....if I had the money, I'd have TWO of them.
Comfortable compared to what a WW2 tank ?
@@peter455sd yea its not even close to a modern S class hell even any luxury limo from the 90s
4:15 is exactly how I imagine every Ferrari driver in the 1980’s to look
that look to me screams undercover cop asking you if you know where to get "drugs to get high" with akward, excessive and somewhat outdated juvenile slang , at least for italian standards.
If I had a functioning time machine I would travel back to the 80’s! What a great decade.
I was in high school in the 80’s and it was awesome
"Testirrrosa" haha I laughed everything I heard him say it
I know it got a bit annoying
Testadosa
quite frankly it's not that much off of a pronunciation. certainly better than most others.
Still wouldn't mind owning one of these.
Why does he to say Testarossa with an Italian accent every time. Why doesn't he say Ferrari with an Italian accent? When he orders Chinese food does he say each food with a Chinese accent?
Clearanceman2 LMAO!
Clearanceman2 I wanted to punch my screen every time he said it which was way too often.
Clearanceman2 Not Italian accent, it's Italian pronunciation
+IRACEMY SUPRA Someone needs to track this guy down and punch him in the face everytime he said Testarossa like that. He got away with a crime
+Clearanceman2 It's not "Chinese" it's "Oriental" food. Watch the Toyota Cressida video for the explanation.
Don't take MotorWeek's investment tips.
Hagerty resale value as of 6/2017 :
1988 Countach 5000s 4v - $520,000
1988 Testarossa - $140,000
I got a ride once in a Ferrari F40.
I will never forget it
You get plastered against the seat back
Then your face starts to distort.
Then you cant turn your head while risking neck strain
All this while the machine was planted firmly on the road with no infantile spinning of tires.
"Tethsatharosthsa"
Yeah pretty dumb to all of the sudden have an Italian accent
@@druidofthefang and everyone in your country is intelligencia defined, im sure...
@@druidofthefang In each country, all the people are exactly the same. That makes logical sense, right?
How does what you wrote resemble what he said at all?
@@druidofthefang those Italians don't look to smart now huh lol 'hey everyone lets hug a chinese from wuhan'
I feel like watching Miami Vice all of a sudden!
Wrong car, wrong show.
@@markbrinton6790 how? Third series onwards crocket had a white testarossa
@@Adrian1981 yes, he did. That's right, my bad. I was mixing it up with the red Ferrari 308 on Magnum P.I.
When I was a kid in the 80's the GTA, C4 Corvette and Countach and the Testarossa were my dream cars.
+Lee N Same here... T/A GTA, Iroc Z, C4 Corvette, Porsche 911 Turbo, Porsche 930 flat nosed, Countach, Testarossa and the '89 F 40. (y)
did you have all the cool posters on your wall too I did
Mark Jones I had a big poster of a Countach 5000S.
Lee N Nub, that you? I'm 1993C4LT1 on the Vette forum. haven't been in OT much. You doing alright?
the c4 is still one of my dream cars that I'll get soon.
I've never watched videos like this these are so addicting the retro is just so real
can he stop saying testarossa like mario?
I was thinking the same thing, how annoying.
It's driving me nuts!
Is that not how it's pronounced?
Michael Vuong Italians speak with Italian accent and not with the Super Mario style accent like this guy does
AGREED
My Top 5 Favorite Super Cars...
Ferrari Testarossa
Ferrari F40
Diablo GTR
Jaguar XJ220
Mclaren F1
I was born in '94 But always had these posters on my wall, not really a fan on newer Super cars... Anyone else with me?
+Ian Thompson Nice to see we have the same taste in Super cars
Shit! I forgot the TVR Cerebra Speed 12
+Ian Thompson I grew up through the 70's and 80's (born in '73) and I'm the same way when it comes to my taste in cars and super cars.
I guess I have an Old soul when it comes to super cars Because I grew up through the 80's and 90's and Born in 83 and I'm the same way
Sheldon Holmes I was born in '73 Sheldon but I love the cars of the 50's, 60's, 70's, 80's and early 90's. Depends on the cars too, lol... yeah we all be old souls :)
When I was a young man, I had a poster of a red Testarossa on my wall. It and the Ferrari 512 BB were my favorite cars.
Comparing this car (from 1988) to today's performance is really ignorant. Ever heard of progress? Technology advances. Discoveries are made. You have to appreciate the car from the time it was in being built with the techniques that were known. Like the Mona Lisa. In today's world, using photoshop, you could "hand paint" the same thing digitally, but it wouldn't be "better". Because cars are just utility to most people in the world, it's easy to overlook the art form of engineering and passion that the Ferraris of old (and today) exhibit.
Exactly , those that get it don't make absurd comparisons with how fast their dual clutch cow fart sounding v6 turbo bmw is compared to a testarossa
Then compare it to what was around at the time, like the Buick GNX, and you'd still be unimpressed with the Testarossa for the price you would have paid.
They are amazing to see in person.
This is probably the best review and quick cut to the chase of information. Heck love how you have a track to test run. Thank yoh.
That car is a beast for the day and would do pretty well even for todays standards. Very cool video
6:30 “Silk italian suits from the land of pink flamingos” 😂😂
Willie B. Hardigan Bwaaaaaaaaahahahahahah
I’m curious why the Testarossa emblem is crooked at 5:30 in the video....”excellent fit and finish,” minus the emblem.
Good catch...!!
Yeah I saw that too... and I'm a Ferrari owner!
The take on resale value vs the Countach was ice cold 🥶 🤑
And that didn't age too well. I'd love to have a Countach but definitely missed that boat. At least testarossas are somewhat affordable still
380 H.P. was a really big deal back then. still is to me..
Still fun to drive😊
Remember that with the efforts of OPEC and US government regulations, they tried very hard to put cars like this out of existence. now, muscle cars are making a comeback because there is plenty of cheap gas and governments have given up on their "save the earth" guidelines. just saying...
Tony Chavez imagine going up against a 380 to 400 hp civic 🤣
Spank Themonkey I have yet to see a 380 hp. Civic, those cars are crap to me, economy oriental garbage 👎🏼
And yet, the Buick Regal Grand National was faster than anything else at the time! I really wanted one of those!
You don't want ABS in a car like this. .....ABS has come a long way but back in the day it was very intrusive, This car was set up to be a drivers car. A pure drivers car.
exactly right.
+mercoid I wonder if you would still be saying that if you drove through a bend too fast.
Christopher Gammon lol foreal. you have to be a driving God like senna or some shit like fuck!
Christopher Gammon. Yeah, because abs doesnt save you from overly fast cornering....
"The radio is cleverly hidden from thieves" lol
I love watching these old episodes. Thanks for posting them.
meh who needs a radio with that v12 behind you?
Flat 12 actually.... That's why they are such turds...
@@SethBergile nah, it's a 180° V12, I don't know exactly what the difference is though
@@car_lov3r The TR was a flat 12
Seth Bergile what’s the difference anyways?
@@Minnevan the configuration of the engine block and cylinders
Fun to watch these old MW reviews. That the current Alfa Romeo Giulia base model is faster 0-60 and the 1/4 mile from an engine with 8 less cylinders than the Testarossa says how far automotive engineering has come. And acceleration beasts like the Tesla and Porsche EVs are a whole order above that.
Corolla GR beats this and is a 3 banger.
LOL I remember when 380hp was tremendous now it's like "Meh, not too bad"
family sedan and SUV numbers now a days. lol
Or the new Ford Focus RS 2.3 litre turbo with 350hp. 😄
Heck, even my 2016 Audi S4 has a true 350-360bhp (333bhp advertised) and my 4.4 sec 0-60 will walk all over the TR's 5.5sec. But it doesn't sound or look as good obviously.
Screw sound or looks, nothing drives like this today. This thing took skill to drive and made you work for it. Driver involvement is not optional.
99% are not...
An old Typhoon will spank 99% of suv's these days almost 30 years later so what's your point.
They need a lot of horsepower because they are heavy as shit.
It's unreal how far cars have come in such a short time.
32 years isnt short
Yes far more boring is what has happened since the 80:s! Nothing today feel or look as cool as this car. Cant see how one would need more performance than this car for the road, modern cars brag with stupid 1000+ hp and all the modern gizmos. Nah modern safety and reliability is a plus but to me thats about it compared to a Testarossa, Lotus Esprit Turbo or similar.
Significant improvements in forced induction making it reliable and power repeatable without the nasty heatsoak of the older days.
The car of my childhood dreams. I'd daily drive my Testarossa and take the F40 out on weekends.😀
"State-of-the-art anti-lock brakes!"
My mom is a Testarossa...... She's a red head and she's Italian. LOL 💕
Is she a thrilling ride too...??? Lol
LMAO......... You'll have to ask my Dad that.
With that combo, she is *guaranteed* to be psycho.
This car always reminds me of Outrun.
0:40 Oh how those engines sounded when new...
$120k in 1988... That's a lot of money TODAY, I cant imagine back then.
I hate the way he says "testarossa" with that accent
+joshua h haha yeah, glad someone agrees
+CR2504life Ugh, I already complained..its not Mexican...stop rolling the Rs with that accent
+CR2504life 150K FOR A SLIGHTLY USED ONE AHHAHAAHAHAAHAHA
BUY A HOUSE FOR THAT MUCH
+CR2504life He usually enunciates his "t"s in a way that stands out anyway... this is way worse.
They should have dubbed a real Italian saying the name
I love these retro vids ,
Keep them coming
Lol all that emphasis on "testarossa" and he still
Mispronounces Testarossa... lol
One of my first loves, LOL. Didn't Crockett drive a white one?
Old Ferrari's are like Milfs.
Still damn good looking even after all these years.
Yep. They've been pretty good about putting out timeless designs year after year. I still think the f355 is their best looking car.
Yep...just like Milfs....still good looking but they break down a lot and they are very unreliable...but fun when you are alone with em
That UA-camChannel until you get to the corns on the feets
my favorite ferrari ever, I just love the looks and i'm a huge fan of boxer engines.
Still my favorite non domestic car of all time.
I've always loved the low boxy back end and the veins on the side.
gills!, not veins.
strakes, not gills
hilarious how he says Testarossa. A little fake Italian in that accent.
Brilliant! I love these vintage reviews.
I like this car, even still today it's a great looking car
6mos later they tested the 4cyl lotus esprit se and I was a full second faster in the 1/4 mile... I was 13 when I watched that.. I knew them I would own one.. and today I own 3 😂😂 all from the ass kicking it gave this car on this channel 😂😂
Funny that the comparable Lambo is worth far more then a Testarossa now, but at the time it's resale value was lower.
cloud819 Maybe it was more readily available.
6:15 lamborghini countach lower resale value
2024...LOL
😁
Beautiful from many angles and odd looking from a few other angles. It's a very wide and low looking car from behind once you see one in person. I saw a burgondy one in Palm Springs in 1988,, jaw dropping to look at. A Ferrari 355 hardtop is more beautiful.
When it comes to classic sports cars and today's sports cars I'd choose a Supercar over a domestic anyday. There's just something about a supercar you won't get with a domestic . A lot of people crap talk on supercars but I've got a strong passion for them. They're definitely a class of their own
i like how you gave it an accent when saying testrossa....lol!
Lol a Spanish pronunciation of an Italian car by some random white guy
Sounds like Ricardo Montabon... I wonder if it has fine Corinthian leather?
He gave it the proper pronunciation. Spanish and Italian sound similar sometimes.
That almost made this unwatchable for me. It was as bas as a new cast suddenly going all mega spanish when the say Puerto Rico. Abd than instantly switch back to middle america white bread generic English
This car sat In Knopf Porsche/Mercedes/Ferrari showroom on Lehigh Street in Allentown for Decades. Still wore the Moterweek license plate. Literally from 1988-2016. It was owned by Garry Knopf the dealership owner. Rumor has it Ferrari offered the car to his dealership to sell after the testing. It was driven occasionally. I would always admire it while waiting for my Porsche 951 oil change. I remember it had like 1600 miles in the early 2000s.
On another note, there was also a Porsche 959 sitting next to this car in the showroom. Two iconic 80s super cars. That car was also owned by Mr Knopf.
The Test tract from this video “Pocono” is about 20 miles from Allentown.
04:15 This guy's asleep at the wheel..
This is still an amazing car today, but it is so crazy that a Full Size 2 ton Rolls Royce Phantom can keep up with it today. My o My - How far technology has come :)
Amazing how they were wrong in terms of resale value. The Countach is way more expensive now days.....
7.177 Testarossa (excluding 512 TR and F512M) vs. 2.049 Countach
If I could I'd have both. My childhood porn!!! LOL
Why do I feel like taking out my Sega Genesis and play Outrun and then watch Miami Vice after watching this. LoL 😂
Glad to hear proper pronunciation.
This is and cnet on cars are the only car shows to watch
diver362 no need for fake accents . Sounds pretty dumb
5:28 Is it me or is that badge not fitted very nicely there?
This car is the 80s on wheels
Man, 380hp probably felt like a ton back then. You could have picked up one of these 5 years ago for $40,000 to $50,000. They're pushing $250,000 now. It's amazing how far they've come. The 6.3 V12 in the F12 is pushing 730hp so pretty much double. Inflation adjusted the Testarossa would run $250,000 so a fair amount less than the F12 ($350,000)
Oct 2019
Yes...
May 1951
eleventy-TWELVE
Listening to Jon Davis say "Testarossa" with an awful Italian accent made me cringe. Worst part is that he said it 63 times in less than 7 minutes. I can't unhear it now. I may be scarred forever!
Still my favorite Ferrari of all time.
I think non anti lock brakes is a plus - McLaren F1 doesn't have them and others, world's best super cars don't have them - you don't buy a super car for safety.
+ILovedThe90s1
Ikr?
Had to stop the vid when he said it failed the test of having any bumpers...like wtf dude, just look at it. XD
The XJ220 had unassisted anti lock brakes.
Great for quick runs across state lines to your cocaine dealer
It's amazing how only ten years later in 1998 that a WS6 Trans AM would beat this car in a 1/4 mile with only 320 HP and a much much lower price tag...
that 4th Gen ws6 was a beast imo
+MrGrandure And with 4 less cylinders... Yea the WS6 is still the sexiest car ever IMO
Jesse from Vegas! I like the bulldog nose. Of course it isn't testerossa beautiful but it's distinct and has aged well IMO
Amazing is right. But key phrase is 10 years later. Huge difference in cars in just 5 years let alone 10.
Which model of Ferrari is this?
who the hell wants abs or 5mph bumpers on a ferrari seriously those would kill it
The Testarossa and the Countach were IT in the 80s. And then came the F40 and 959 that took it to another level. There was something so much more special about exotics back then. When you saw one, it was an awe-inspiring event, even in Southern California. Now, one simply goes to cars and coffee to check out the latest and greatest. Exotics are still awesome and incredible machines,, but for me their mystique has died.
Merkur xr4ti please
oooh yes please
pbfloyd13 will do. I'll be crazy busy this week but I'm hoping to get some time.
*****
Yugo
Austin Metro
Renault le car
Alfa Romeo Ana
etc.
are all worse, stop being a troll.
***** no one cared.
+MotorWeek Do you have any archives of reviews of the Volvo 240/740 or 940? Those would be super cool to see!
Yoshiaki Ishida = ah...my lovely car.....
The Buick Grand National GNX 0-60 time is faster and at a fraction of the price haha.
LocDawgd And a fraction of everything else.
LocDawgd A few things: Comparing a Buick GNX to a Ferrari Testarossa is like comparing McDonald's to a quality steak house. Both are technically serving meat and will fill you up but that's pretty much where the similarities end. Comparing only a 0-60 time is fine if that's all that turns you on but there's way more to a car than just that figure. Also, speaking of prices, check and see what a GNX is going for today compared to a Testarossa. Not much of a difference any more and you'll find more Testarossa's available today as well.
LocDawgd I stopped reading at Buick
Big Ugly Indestructible Car Killer! -buick
Scott Mitchell ikr...LOL
like these old reviews....watched this and lotus esprit.....reminds me that our faster car performance like my wrx is much cheaper to be had than it once was.......
When I was a kid the local Recycler had one for 18k, I tried so hard to get my Dad and Cousin to buy it. Neither listened to me.
What advantages does this motorcar have over, say, a Plymouth Colt Vista, which I could also afford?
mtw251
You’re the last to know when you’re a philistine.
Boy was he wrong at 6:20.. Saying the Lamborghini Countach lacked the Testarossa's resale potential... WAAAYYY wrong.. You can get a Testarossa these days for 50, 60 grand.. A Countach?? Cheapest one I could find was $315,000!!!!
bliglum You won't buy a Testa Rossa for 60 grand anywhere !!!
I've seen one or two that cheap where I live (southeast U.S.) But yes, for a GOOD one, it would be closer to 100K. : )Jacque Noir
bliglum No way !
There's a clean looking black one for sale right now in the Dupont registry NY for just 89K. Admittedly, the ones I saw for 50 or 60K probably needed some of that famously expensive Ferrari maintenance!Jacque Noir
bliglum
Its crazy how much the countach has gone up in value. I remember in 2011 seeing several for only a little over $100k.
These things are so simple compared to all the electronics equipped in today's vehicles. Engineering has come a long way.
Always loved gingers :).
Very nice how the journalist pronounces Testarossa first in US style, later in Italian :) Dope car!
About the same performance as my 2004 forester xt. Amazing how times change
Forester is junk
at 6:35 for car loving mortals without a lot of cash, there are pick-ups and old muscle cars.
In 1988, the price of gas is $.065/gallon. 10mpg, who care.
Nguyen lmao
6.5 cents? I think you meant $0.65/gal...
I remember 85 cents per gallon, in California.
There is a scene in the 1986 thriller “52 Pickup” where you see both the price of gas and the price of cigarettes.
Interesting that a 94 Chevy Caprice cop car with the LT1 engine beats this (except the final speed), comes with 4 wheel ABS, and a trunk space to haul tons of police equipment (or two uncooperative suspects), and it costs 25K. Plus, it drives through center dividers.
"Flawless red paint job??"
Does that mean perfect orange peel? lol
2:03 that first gear looks stupendously tall! Still a decent number today at the end of it though!!
Old school traction control.
Miami Vice! :-)
And then it became one of the most iconic cars ever and still extremely desirable