Ferrari 849 Testarossa arrives in SE Asia with V8 PHEV power

Farewell SF90, hello Ferrari 849 Testarossa

After making its global debut a few months ago in Milan, Ferrari's newest twin-turbo V8 plug-in hybrid hypercar has officially made its way to Southeast Asia.

Making its regional debut in The Land of Smiles is none other than the Ferrari 849 Testarossa. Serving as the successor to the SF90 Stradale, the 849 Testarossa combines hypercar performance with high-tech electrification that's built on a sleek and sporty body.

Powering the 849 Testarossa is a 4.0L twin-turbo V8 that delivers 830 PS and 842 Nm of torque. Thanks to a trio of electric motors that serve up a combined 217 PS, the electrified hypercar doles out a combined 1,050 PS. Power is then transferred to an 8-speed dual-clutch F1-style transmission, which delivers instantaneous gear changes in just milliseconds. From a standstill, Ferrari says the 849 Testarossa can go from 0 – 100 km/h in 2.3 seconds, 0 – 200 km/h in 6.35 seconds, and has a top speed of over 330 km/h.

Since it's a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), the Ferrari 849 Testarossa can also run on electric power thanks to a 7.45 kWh battery pack. In fact, the automaker claims that on a full charge, the hypercar can run on battery power for up to 25 km.

Size-wise, the 849 Testarossa measures 4718mm long, 2304mm wide, 1225mm tall, and has a 2650mm wheelbase. Its rolling stock consists of 20-inch alloy wheels with 265/35 tires in the front and 325/30 tires in the back.

Like all Ferrari stallions, the 849 Testarossa comes with a super sleek and aerodynamic design. While it may not have the same styling as the original Testarossas from decades ago, the designers were able to incorporate some retro styling elements. Flavio Manzoni, Head of the Ferrari Styling Center, was able to bring together transverse lines and a unique visual scheme that were inspired by sporty prototypes and aeronautics from the 1970s.

This gives the 849 Testarossa a dynamic look that features a distinct front fascia that's dominated by a bridge-like horizontal design that connects the headlights. This gives the Testarossa a somewhat similar look to the flagship F80 and the 12Cilindri. Over to the rear, the 849 Testarossa gets a pair of tails that were inspired by the 512 S. It also features an integrated active wing, a sculpted rear bumper, a full-width diffuser, large dual exhausts, and a thin pair of LED taillights.

Open the doors, and those who are familiar with the SF90's cabin will find an evolutionary redesign of its interior in the 849 Testarossa. The driver-centric cabin means almost all of the controls are angled towards the driver, like the gear selector, hazard button, and climate control. There's also a central tunnel that divides the driver & passenger, with the latter having their own touchscreen infotainment system.

Since we're talking about infotainment, the Ferrari HMI system comes with a steering wheel that integrates both digital and analog functions. These include the eManettino drive mode selector, the traditional mechanical controls, and the engine start/stop button.

With the 849 Testarossa now in Thailand, it might not be long before Ferrari's newest twin-turbo V8 hypercar makes its way to the Philippines.