It wouldn’t be fair to talk about the Ferrari Testarossa engine without first telling you what the word Testarossa means. I feel that knowing this will help you feel the spirit and design of the Testarossa.
The word “Testarossa” literally means “red head.”
Ferrari named this vehicle the “red head” because of the red cam covers on the Testarossa’s straight 12-cylinder engine.
In this article, you will see how the Testarossa came into being and the reasons behind its unique design.