Restomodified Ferrari Testarossa Is A 21st Century Icon

Here are the first photos.

Gearheads who grew up in the 1980s and 90s likely had a poster of theFerrari Testarossaon their bedroom wall (alongside aLamborghini Countach) at some point in their childhood. It was and still is an icon. Earlier this week, theFerrari 812 Competizionewas revealed, the Testarossa's present-day ancestor, and, for some, this brings back nostalgic memories when naturally aspirated 12-cylinders and gated shifters ruled the day. As we enter the third decade of the 21st century, it's become clear battery-electric vehicles will replace internal combustion engines at some point.

But why not combine one of yesterday's heroes with modern tech? That's precisely what Swiss firm Officine Fioravanti is doing, and the firm has just revealed the first photos of a unique Ferrari Testarossarestomodstill in development.

Officine Fioravanti

一个side from the body camouflage, it looks pretty stock from the outside. But instead of leaving the original 4.9-liter flat-12 engine alone, performance upgrades are being developed. A list of specific details has not been revealed at this time, but we're told top speed will reach 200 mph, an improvement over the Testarossa's original 180 mph speed. The car has also been equipped with a titanium exhaust system, anti-lock brakes, and traction control.

Even with (and partly thanks to) these additions, Fioravanti claims it's reduced weight by nearly 265 pounds. Other new tech additions include racing-spec Brembo brakes, Ohlins electronic dampers, adjustable anti-roll bars, and alloy wheels wearing Brembo GT3 Class racing rubber.

Officine Fioravanti

The interior is also a familiar sight though it's received all-new leather, metal pieces instead of the old and cheap plastic parts, and a new, more modern and user-friendly audio system.

"We carefully listened to the car's needs and desires," Officine Fioravanti said. "We patiently took care of every single aspect. Few minor details have been changed in terms of style, without compromising a timeless design but enriching its pureness."

一个full reveal is expected by the end of this year, before which we should discover the car's pricing, build count, and time of availability. Expect it to be expensive and rare.