4. Ferrari Testarossa
There is no doubt the Testarossa is one of Ferrari`s most legendary models. And not only for its looks, reputation and performance. One reason was the allure of its style, especially in the 80’s. Another was the car’s appearance in many cult TV shows, video games and movies. The Testarossa was one of the definitive 80’s sports cars, despite the fact it’s technology and mechanical layout dated back in mid-70’s.
The basis for the Testarossa was a special flat 12-cylinder engine with a 5.0-liter displacement. Ferrari first introduced this layout in 1973 in the Ferrari 512 BB. They continued to improve it over the years. They presented the Testarossa in 1984. It featured the same design although it had improved power and torque compared to the 512 BB. The flat 12-cylinder engine affected the design because the engine was so wide, they had to make the car wider, too.
This helped the handling since the rear track was wider than the front. But, it made city driving and maneuvering harder, especially since the Testarossa didn’t come with power steering. The power output from this highly specific flat 12 engine was enormous. The Testarossa produced 396 HP and 460 lb-ft of torque. The 0 to 60 mph acceleration time was just 5.5 seconds. The car could top 180 mph.