For a car to reach a prestigious level of iconic status, it has to be special while transcending beyond its era of relevance. In other words, a car has to become timeless while symbolizing the very essence of its marque. That is exactly what the Testarossa achieved, instantly recognizable, worldwide, as one of the greatest Ferrari cars ever built.
That’s what makes the 1995 Ferrari F512 M so special. The F512 M is the final version of the Testarossa. On top of that, it is also the very last Ferrari to ever equip the company’s legendary flat-12 cylinder engine. This is a true Prancing Horse collector’s car.
It is also extremely rare, especially in the United States. Ferrari only made a total of 501 F512 M models. Out of those 501, only 75 Testarossa F512 M models were designated for the United States. This particular model is number 16 out of the 75 sent stateside from the Ferrari factory.
On top of that, this is one of only two F512 M examples in existence known to feature a Canna di Fucile Metallizzato exterior finish over a Beige or Castoro leather interior. If this sounds like the kind of dignified Ferrari you would like to add to your collection, you’re in luck.
This particular 1995 Ferrari F512 M is available for sale and it only shows 14,150 miles on the odometer. Getting behind the wheel of a F512 M Testarossa grants you access to 440 horsepower of roaring Ferrari 12-cylinder power. All that power is sent to the rear wheels from an engine mounted behind the cockpit of the car. This gives you vintage Ferrari handling.
Speaking of handling, the F512 M features near perfect 50:50 weight distribution from the front to the rear of the vehicle. A five-speed manual transmission puts you in control of the glorious purr from the flat-12 engine.
Going from 0 to 60 miles per hour in about 4.6 seconds is definitely impressive for its era. So is the F512 M’s ability to reach a top speed of about 196 mph. With its recent major engine maintenance, this Testarossa is ready to rule the streets once again.
The only question remaining is, which road will you take to get where you’re going next? With a car like this, chances are you will choose a scenic route with plenty of winding roads.
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