Presented by Rory Reid for Autotrader, this video puts the Ferrari 849 Testarossa through an in-depth real-world test on both public roads and a racetrack. The focus isn’t just outright speed, but how the car delivers its enormous performance and how accessible that performance is for real drivers.
On the road, Reid finds the Testarossa astonishingly quick but largely constrained by speed limits, highlighting how difficult it is to exploit such power outside a circuit. On track, however, the car comes alive, revealing exceptional traction, braking, and confidence at the limit. Advanced hybrid systems and vehicle dynamics software make the car feel surprisingly approachable, even when driven hard.
Rather than simply being faster or more aggressive than its predecessor, the 849 Testarossa stands out for how intelligently it deploys its power. The result is a supercar that rewards commitment, builds driver confidence, and allows more of its performance to be used more of the time—redefining performance through control and usability, not just speed.
Source: Autotrader
