Mid-Engine Revolution · 1984–1991

Testarossa

Displacement

4.943 L

Profile & significance

Type F110; 4.943-liter flat-12 ≈390 hp European specification, five-speed, rear- drive, side radiators and iconic Pininfarina strakes. Around 7,177 were produced. Its white Miami Vice role made it one of the defining 1980s cars. CLASSIC.COM’s current benchmark is about $172,250; broad market $150,000–$300,000, early “monospecchio/monodado” cars much higher . Engine-out belt services, cooling hoses, fuel lines, wheel/tire peculiarities and differential/transaxle health deserve specialist inspection. 3.2 Mondial — 1985–1989. 3.186-liter/270-hp V8, five-speed and updated body/interior; meaningfully faster and generally preferred to earlier Mondials. Market $60,000–$110,000. 3.2 Mondial Cabriolet — 1985–1989. Open version; same 270-hp engine. Market roughly $65,000– $120,000. Belt service, electrical systems and roof/seal condition are key.

Talking points

Type F110; 4.943-liter flat-12 ≈390 hp European specification, five-speed, rear- drive, side radiators and iconic Pininfarina strakes.
Its white Miami Vice role made it one of the defining 1980s cars.
CLASSIC.COM’s current benchmark is about $172,250; broad market $150,000–$300,000, early “monospecchio/monodado” cars much higher .
Engine-out belt services, cooling hoses, fuel lines, wheel/tire peculiarities and differential/transaxle health deserve specialist inspection. 3.2 Mondial — 1985–1989. 3.186-liter/270-hp V8, five-speed and updated body/interior; meaningfully faster and generally preferred to earlier Mondials.
Market $60,000–$110,000. 3.2 Mondial Cabriolet — 1985–1989.
Open version; same 270-hp engine.
Market roughly $65,000– $120,000.
Belt service, electrical systems and roof/seal condition are key.

Raw archive entry

Testarossa 4.943L