Ferrari Automobile F512M User Manual
Testarossa, 512 TR & F512M
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produced.
512 TR 1992-1994
The 512 TR was the first major
evolution of the Testarossa. Ma-
jor changes included a new stron-
ger gearbox which provided for
much smoother shi�ing and bet-
ter durability, lower ride height,
a revised interior with more sup-
portive seats, and 18 inch alloys
with lower profile tires. The en-
gine was also repositioned and
lowered in the chassis which im-
proved handling at the limits by
lowering the center of gravity.
The front nose was so�ened and
now shared the same layout as
the 348. As part of the front end
redesign, the luggage compart-
ment was enlarged. The ignition
and fuel injection systems were
upgraded to Bosch Motronic 2.7.
The result was 428 bhp at 6750
rpm and a new top speed of 191
mph.
F512M 1994-1995
The final evolution of the Testa-
rossa came in 1994 with the in-
troduction of the 512M. Through
the use of titanium connecting
rods, aluminum alloy pistons,
revised exhaust system, and a
lighter crank sha�, the same
basic 12 cylinder power plant
which first powered the 365 GT4
BB in 1974, now produced 440
bhp at 7250 rpm with a new top
speed of 196 mph. The huge disc
brakes now had ABS assistance
and the pop up headlights were
replaced by built in pods simi-
lar to those later fi�ed to the 550
Maranellono. Changes to the
body included the replacement
of the rear strakes and rectan-
gular tail lights with the round
classic Ferrari lamps, the addi-
tion of two NACA ducts on the
hood, and a slight reshaping of
the front nose. Interior changes
included a new steering wheel,
aluminum gear shi� knob, alu-
minum sports pedals, and up-
graded climate control system.
Driving Impressions
By Jeff Green
One of the first things you notice
about the Testarossa is that there
are not any exposed door han-
dles! They are hidden under the
top lip of the side strakes, a very
stylish solution that preserves
The word Testarossa literally translate into “Red Head” as Ferrari often paints the engine blocks header red as seen here on the
Testarossa.
Testarossa.