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1996 Ferrari Testarossa 512M Coupé Coachwork by Pininfarina Chassis no. ZFFVA40B000105516 •Last-of-the-line model •Built for the United States market •1,235 miles recorded •Full tool kit present Fußnoten Ferrari's flagship model, the Testarossa supercar revived a famous name from the Italian company's past when it arrived in 1984. A 'next generation' Berlinetta Boxer, the Testarossa retained its predecessor's amidships-mounted, 5.0-litre, flat-12 engine, the latter now boasting a maximum power output raised to 380bhp at 6,300rpm courtesy of four-valve cylinder heads. Despite the power increase, smoothness and driveability were enhanced, the car possessing excellent top gear flexibility allied to a maximum speed of 180mph. Rivalling Lamborghini's Countach for presence, the Pininfarina-designed Testarossa succeeded brilliantly, the gill slats feeding air to its side-mounted radiators being one of the modern era's most instantly recognisable – and copied - styling devices. A larger car than the 512BB - the increase in width being necessary to accommodate wider tyres - the Testarossa managed the trick of combining high downforce with a low coefficient of drag, its graceful body being notable for the absence of extraneous spoilers and other such devices. Despite the increase in size over the 512BB, the Testarossa was lighter than its predecessor, the body - its steel doors and roof excepted - being, somewhat unusually for a production Ferrari, of aluminium. Luxury touches in the well-equipped cabin included air conditioning, electrically adjustable seats, tilting steering wheel and plentiful leather. Unlike some of its rivals, the Testarossa possessed light controls and was relatively easy to drive, factors which, allied to its outstanding performance and stunning looks, contributed to an instant and sustained high level of demand. In 1992 the original Testarossa was succeeded by the updated 512TR version, which came with 428bhp on tap, while ABS brakes were added to the package before the 512TR was replaced by what would be the Testarossa's final incarnation – the 512M – for 1995. For the first time there were major cosmetic changes: the original pop-up headlights being replaced by fixed lamps beneath clear covers, the grille size reduced, round tail lamps adopted and three-piece wheels fitted. Titanium connecting rods went into the engine, which produced marginally more power and torque than before. Only 501 examples of the 512M had been completed when production ceased. This last-of-the-line example of the legendary Italian supercar was built for the United States market and currently displays a total of 1,235 miles on the odometer. Finished in red with black interior, the car is presented in generally good condition, although the dashboard is in need of refurbishment. The car comes complete with it its full tool kit and pouch. A specification listing supplied by Ferrari is available, and the car is offered with Equatorial Guinea registration papers and customs document. VAT, Car Tax and Customs Duty at the standard rates will be payable on this Lot if the car remains in Switzerland. Bonhams is the guarantor of the customs duties and taxes clearance: consequently, this motor car cannot be released to the buyer or his transporter immediately after the sale. Ferrari Testarossa 512M Coupé 1996 Carrossé par Pininfarina Châssis n° ZFFVA40B000105516 •Dernier exemplaire de la série •Construit pour les Etats-Unis •1 987 km constatés •Outillage de bord complet La Testarossa, cette supercar qui fut le vaisseau amiral de Ferrari, faisait revivre lors de son lancement en 1984 une appellation prestigieuse de la marque italienne. Successeur de la Berlinetta Boxer, la Testarossa en reprit le douze-cylindres à plat de 5,0 litres monté en position centrale, d'une puissance portée à 386 chevaux à 6 300 tr/min grâce à des culasses à quatre soupapes par cylindre. Malgré cette augmentation de puissance, la voiture avait gagné en douceur et en agréme