{"id":893334,"date":"2026-02-16T10:18:54","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T10:18:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/?p=893334"},"modified":"2026-02-16T10:22:52","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T10:22:52","slug":"video-rory-reid-drives-the-849-testarossa-on-road-and-track","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/video-rory-reid-drives-the-849-testarossa-on-road-and-track\/","title":{"rendered":"VIDEO: Rory Reid Drives the 849 Testarossa on Road and Track"},"content":{"rendered":"

Presented by Rory Reid for Autotrader<\/a>, this video puts the Ferrari 849 Testarossa through an in-depth real-world test on both public roads and a racetrack. The focus isn\u2019t just outright speed, but how the car delivers its enormous performance and how accessible that performance is for real drivers.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Rather than simply being faster or more aggressive than its predecessor, the 849 Testarossa<\/a> 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\u2014redefining performance through control and usability, not just speed.<\/p>\n