Introduction to the Ferrari 849 Testarossa

Reviving Ferrari’s iconic Testarossa nameplate from the 1980s, the Ferrari 849 Testarossa arrives as the successor to the SF90 hybrid supercar, designed to rival the Lamborghini Revuelto. Offering a blend of heritage and cutting-edge engineering, the hybrid supercar was launched in India in March 2026 with a starting price range of ₹10.37 crore before optional extras.

Powertrain and Performance

At the heart of the 849 Testarossa is a strong hybrid powertrain that couples a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 petrol engine with three electric motors—two positioned on the front axle and one sandwiched between the engine and gearbox. Together, they generate a combined output of 1,050hp, channeled to all four wheels through an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission. The plug-in hybrid setup enables up to 25km of electric-only driving alongside an electric all-wheel-drive system featuring front-axle torque vectoring. Ferrari claims a blistering 0-100kph acceleration time of 2.4 seconds, 0-200kph in 6.4 seconds, and a top speed exceeding 330kph.

Design and Interior Layout

The exterior showcases sleek, low-slung lines highlighted by L-shaped LED headlights linked by black trim, a sculpted bumper with a wide air dam, massive side intakes, and a blacked-out roof. The rear profile houses slim LED tail-lamps, high-set dual exhaust tips, a split spoiler, and a pronounced diffuser. Inside, the cabin is strictly driver-focussed, completely omitting a central infotainment touchscreen in favour of a massive 16-inch digital driver’s display, a slim 9-inch passenger screen, a three-spoke flat-bottomed steering wheel loaded with physical controls, and dedicated sports seats.

• Combined output of 1,050hp from a twin-turbo V8 and three electric motors.
• Capable of 0-100kph in 2.4 seconds with a top speed over 330kph.
• Plug-in hybrid capability offering up to 25km of electric-only driving.
• Driver-centric digital cockpit featuring a 16-inch driver display and 9-inch passenger screen.
• Advanced tech suite including brake-by-wire, ABS Evo, active aerodynamics, and the FIVE control system.
• Optional Assetto Fiorano package introducing Multimatic suspension, weight-saving tech, and track tyres.