So, Ferrari is finally bringing its new flagship, the 849 Testarossa, to India. Launch date? March 14. And yes, it’s going to replace the SF90 Stradale. Price tag? Around ₹10 crore ex-showroom. Crazy, I know. I remember sitting in a showroom years back looking at a 488 Pista, thinking One day Well, looks like that day is almost here.
1. Powertrain and Punch
Under the hood, Ferrari 849 Testarossa packs a mid-engine plug-in hybrid setup. It’s a 4.0-litre twin-rapid V8 married to three electric powered vehicles and a lithium-ion battery percent. Together, they punch out 1,050 bhp. Yup you study that proper. I mean, I’ve driven some fast Ferraris before, however numbers like those? Mind-blowing. But let’s be honest, in Mumbai traffic? Full power is just fantasy. Reminds me of when I drove the F8 Tributo around Bandra the engine roared but the traffic laughed at me. Street reality, right?
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2. Performance and Speed
0-100 kmph in 2.3 seconds. Top speed electronically limited to 330 kmph. Electric mode? Just 25 km range, sufficient to sneak past site visitors lighting silently. Ferrari has additionally brought energetic aero, upgraded chassis electronics, torque-vectoring, and high-overall performance brakes. Makes it a beast at high speeds. But again, in daily driving, you won’t see much of that. Just my take. I still remember a friend hitting the autobahn in Germany with a 720S car wanted to fly, but he barely pushed past 200 kmph. Crazy.
3. Design and Looks
The design takes cues from the classic Testarossa, but it’s modern too. Wide body, aggressive lines, and sleek curves scream Ferrari. And yes, a Spider variant is coming with a retractable hard-top. I once tried to park a wide-bodied 812 Superfast in a tight alley in Delhi let’s just say, not fun. But, damn, it looked perfect on the road. That’s Ferrari for you glam outside, challenge inside.
4. Interior and Luxury
The cabin is driver-focused. Luxurious, yes. Digital displays, premium materials. But no giant touchscreen. Ferrari chose smaller integrated displays and physical controls. Smart move, I’d say. Drives better in the city without getting distracted. Reminds me of a ride in SF90 Stradale tech everywhere, but I kept fumbling with it. Ferrari learnt, clearly.
Bottom line? Ferrari 849 Testarossa isn’t just about speed or looks. It’s prestige. Engineering. Madness. Excited? You should be. But if you think of daily driving this beast in India maybe, just maybe, think twice. Road thrills are guaranteed, the struggle behind the glam? Also guaranteed.
