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TheTestarossawas
updated in 1992as the
512TR; it featured a
trimmed-downdesign
thatdrewmuchpraise.
TheTestarossa’s
mostdistinctive
characteristic
was the elongated
slats leading into
hugeair intakes.
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THE ROAD CARS
The top-of-the-line 512BBi design, by 1984,was getting a tad long in
the tooth, but its replacement brought Ferrari back to the forefront in
supercar design.TheTestarossawas a singularly strikingmachinewhose
most distinguishing characteristicwas distinctive slats leading intohuge
air intakes in front of each rearwheel,where a pair of radiators resided.
Better cooling resulted, as did increased luggage space.The enginewas a
4.9-liter enlargement of thatwhichhad resided in theBBi,now boasting
four valves per cylinder.This kept output at 380horsepowerwhilehelping
fuel consumption figures, a sign that evenMaranellowasnot immune to
planetary realities.
A newGTO also bowed in 1984.The 288GTO, outwardly similar to the
308GTB, had a 2.8-literV-8with twin turbochargers, good for 400 horse-
power and a top speed of 198m.p.h.Performancewas helped by the use
of exotic, lightweightmaterials such as carbon-fiber andKevlar in the
car’s various body panels.The 308GTB itself had its engine displacement
increased to 3.2 liters in 1985, bringing horsepower up to 270 alongwith its
new 328GTB designation; themid-1980s also saw a cabriolet version intro-
duced for theMondial, a variant thatmany felt helped the car’s basically
controversial looks.
The fortieth anniversary of the first Ferrari road carwas fast approach-
ing, and the increasingly frailEnzo Ferrari told his board that hewanted
the company to commemorate the occasion by producing the fastest road-
going Ferrari ever.What bowed in 1987was nothingmore than an out-
and-out racing sports carwith a few token detailsmaking it legal for street
use—itwas the F40.
Performance of the
288GTOwas enhanced
by the use of exotic
materials such as
carbon fiberandKevlar
in its various bodypanels.
Over the years, simple,
round tail lights, such
as those found on this
288GTO, have become a
Ferrari stylistic trademark.
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This series features eight of the most famous car
brands in the world, showcasing their amazing
combinations of high-speed power and luxury styling.
Each book covers the history of a brand, taking readers
on a road trip through the century and ending with the
latest news from the carmakers’ factories.