I was a Tech when the 512TRs were new. I think my store sold about (10) of them. So good of a car some owners, about (6) drove them daily and proceeded to stack on the miles. One of the most reliable Ferraris I have ever worked on.
One of the most iconic supercar designs of all time. You show a picture of the Testarossa/512 TR to anyone and they'll instantly know it's a Ferrari. It looks amazing even by today's standards, just imagine driving one in the 80's. It must've been like a UFO landing to see the Testarossa on the road. Absolutely wonderful machine.
Love the 512 TR - I have always thought of it as the original Testarossa with the kinks worked out, and a bit more polish on the interior treatment. I would buy a 512 TR before a 512 M, any day (price no object, in this case).
The 512M is one of my favourite modern cars (post ‘90). Finally saw one in the flesh last year and it blew me away. The thought of that titanium crank spinning and singing is something else. The presence it had was undeniable- don’t judge until you see one before your eyes over pics in a magazine. For me it would have to be in an unusual colour. Oro, Grigio ingrid or canna di fucile. Stunning machine
Since my childhood the 512TR has always been one of my most lusted after dream rides. One of the most beautiful looking and sounding cars ever made.🔥 Awesome Review Girl.👍Much appreciated.
I bought mine in 2014 when I was just 27 years old. It was like living in a dream! It is mechanically super reliable, fast and comfortable to drive long distance. It is literally the perfect classic car. The presenter really knows her apples from her oranges, she nailed the review!
I got two of these on Forza Horizon 5 lol 😆 paid 13 million for the 1st one and I wanted a 2nd one and the auction house price went up to 20 million dollars lol. So I got 33 million dollars in two of em in just a game lol. Both 512TRs one is white and the other is red.. I think they look cool as hell.. they scream 80s and early 90s to me which obviously thats where they from lol. I just like the look of em their just really neat... the pop up head lights , just as the 3rd gen Transam , the Lamborghini Countach and the diablo and the c4 vett all those iconic cars of that era where pop up head lights
Just came across this video because I was checking one of these out on Hemmings. Excellent production quality and research. Looking forward to new videos!
Great video, the 512 TR will always be my ultimate dream car! On top of the content being on point, the production quality is extremely hight. Nice job!
Thank you, Colleen, so much for another phantastic presentation, explaining not only the obvious but so many background information! And this in so charming, humble manner. 👍🏻👏🏿👍🏻
I firmly believe a no-stories well documented 512TR will be trading at $500k USD levels in the next 18-months. They built/sold much fewer of them for the US Market and they reflect the best of the Testarossa lineage. Assembly quality/fit/finish and performance improvements. Not to mention they're head and shoulders more attractive than the subsequent 512M.
She also said the 512M was more desirable. I don't think she did enough research. Mote rare doesn't mean more desirable. Also, the 512TR & M have a shorter rear end/qtr panels than the Testa.
I also want to make the case for the 512 TR. I have owned one since 2006. Done many miles in it. The car usually works, it is a nice place to be. Also on longer trips. You can drive fast in it also on smaller roads. And when it rains it creates a lot more spray behind the car compared to normal cars on the road - so its cool to drive in the rain also ;-)
Sexy machines! My neighbor had one which he started every Sunday morning at about 7:30. I always went over to hear it. He would apologize for waking me but I always assured him that it was my pleasure to be awoken by that sound! His was a 93, a regular TR I believe but not sure.
Among the Testarossa variants, the 512 TR is the one you want - it’s the original, but with the bugs worked out, and without the crazy price of the 512 M (due principally to scarcity). Decent examples currently around $ 270 K (June 2024).
Its unclear why Ferrari deleted the pop up headlights in the 512M because the F355 had pop up headlights until 1999. Lotus kept them on the Esprit till 2004! Either way, aesthetically, to my eyes the 512 is the one to get.
I still keep mine in very good condition and I still drive it every weekend. Originally was red, then it was painted white and now is black. Got a few swapped parts here and there and BBS rims but mostly it's still as I bought it in Germany 36 years ago. To me, it's one of the most durable Ferraris ever made.
Thank you Mrs Sheehan for this video with another spectacular model. It's very gratifying to see a woman who is not only a true car enthusiast but who knows them better than most grown men, especially nowadays. The explanation at 9:57 about the Colombo Type F113 D flat-12, not being a "boxer" as the ignorant majority believes, is perfect and very educational! Greetings from Brazil.
I just discovered your channel. Absolutely love the history and the facts you teach me. The close ups of the pristine Ferraris. It's like candy for me. You would do better if you had a better microphone to catch both your beautiful voice but also the symphony of the V12.
Great video Colleen, the level of production is really stepping up. A lot of very interesting information in this one and I'd certainly consider the TR, never really took much notice of them until now. Like Ferrari sometimes do, they took notice of the things they needed to improve and did so... I agree on the 512M, Ive never really cared for its looks, the TR is the sweet spot for sure.
My first sighting - as a young man driving my mums car i was passed by a red testarossa. The thing was just driving at a slow speed in a quiet neighborhood. The visual impact of it gliding by my sholder was way more than anything id ever seen come past me. Then up at the traffic lights i was able to take in the dynamic look of it a bit more. To this day a most favorable impression was made. A car with a stirring presence (imo).
I've long thought the 512 TR was the best looking of the Testarossas. It's not as sexy as the 288 GTO--stylistically my favorite Ferrari from the era--but it's definitely an automotive icon of the 1980s, along with the Porsche 959.
Don Johnson in Miami Vice make me fall in love with a Ferrari 512 Testarossa. But I didn't like the original Testarossa. I think the 512 Testarossa was a lot better. It had better looking wheels and more power
I drove by the local Casey's and saw one parked there. Turned around to look and was thinking it might be a kit car. Went inside to see the owner. It was real. The owner was a super nice guy. Showed it to me. Then asked if I wanted to go for a ride. I didn't say yes. I said hell yes. Never got outside of the city limits but still a fantastic ride!
Such an iconic car, one of my absolutely favorites in the Ferrari line of beasts. It’s look and styling hands down is stunning and that 12 cylinder engine’s sound is melodic and hypnotizing you mentioned that they can get loose and swap ends if you put too much throttle input, I wanted to ask; does the car communicate that while driving, can you feel that threshold of it loosing adhesion or is it instantaneous? I have heard stories second hand and I wasn’t sure if they were accurate. Thank you in advance! Great video, your on camera presence is really enjoyable and informative!
Flat 12 implies you got 12 cylinders in a straight line, so I am happy to call it a boxer even though it's not really! Or "flat V12" if you really want to confuse people! Love watching you talk some cars.
That last comment, about the pistons not being at the top and the bottom at the same time, is confusing. Unless each connecting rod has its own big-end crankshaft journal -- which would be absurd -- it must be the case that each rod shares a big-end journal with the opposing cylinder's rod. It must also be the case, therefore, that when a piston is at top dead center, the opposing piston is at bottom dead center. So what is the distinction you're making between a "boxer" engine and a "180 degree" engine?
@@FerrarisOnlinethank you. Another question for clarification: Are the American square markers on the side of the front bumper and the European round markers on the door?
Any of the 512 series ever had a boxer engine. It actually has a 180° v12 or flat 12 if want to call it that, but not boxer. It doesn't share the same crank pins on it's pisron rods. Edit. Ok, you corrected it at the end.
Did you put 2nd gear after the green light?, I mean no 1st first. No, first is where second gear is in most of the cars. Very wide and very low, super cool.
The 92 512 Testarossa was the absolute best year and Pinnacle of the Testarossa
Still stuning after all these years
Talking of the car or Colleen (who has lost some kg's)?🤩
There are some Ferraris and some Lamborghinis that are timeless !
Ferraris are awesome cars that remain stunning.
The girl or the car
Both
I was a Tech when the 512TRs were new. I think my store sold about (10) of them. So good of a car some owners, about (6) drove them daily and proceeded to stack on the miles. One of the most reliable Ferraris I have ever worked on.
My absolute favorite car no matter how old it is.
One of the most iconic supercar designs of all time. You show a picture of the Testarossa/512 TR to anyone and they'll instantly know it's a Ferrari. It looks amazing even by today's standards, just imagine driving one in the 80's. It must've been like a UFO landing to see the Testarossa on the road. Absolutely wonderful machine.
Love the 512 TR - I have always thought of it as the original Testarossa with the kinks worked out, and a bit more polish on the interior treatment. I would buy a 512 TR before a 512 M, any day (price no object, in this case).
Incredible video. Your knowledge is awesome. The 512 TR is one of my favorite prancing horses. Greetings from Tennessee.
I want one! STILL, after all these years!
The 512M is one of my favourite modern cars (post ‘90). Finally saw one in the flesh last year and it blew me away. The thought of that titanium crank spinning and singing is something else. The presence it had was undeniable- don’t judge until you see one before your eyes over pics in a magazine. For me it would have to be in an unusual colour. Oro, Grigio ingrid or canna di fucile.
Stunning machine
Since my childhood the 512TR has always been one of my most lusted after dream rides. One of the most beautiful looking and sounding cars ever made.🔥
Awesome Review Girl.👍Much appreciated.
Thanks!!!
I bought mine in 2014 when I was just 27 years old. It was like living in a dream! It is mechanically super reliable, fast and comfortable to drive long distance. It is literally the perfect classic car. The presenter really knows her apples from her oranges, she nailed the review!
I got two of these on Forza Horizon 5 lol 😆 paid 13 million for the 1st one and I wanted a 2nd one and the auction house price went up to 20 million dollars lol. So I got 33 million dollars in two of em in just a game lol. Both 512TRs one is white and the other is red.. I think they look cool as hell.. they scream 80s and early 90s to me which obviously thats where they from lol. I just like the look of em their just really neat... the pop up head lights , just as the 3rd gen Transam , the Lamborghini Countach and the diablo and the c4 vett all those iconic cars of that era where pop up head lights
epitome of quality and speed
The production value of your videos is really upping the game!! Great camera work, and concise narration, I look forward to seeing what's next.
Just came across this video because I was checking one of these out on Hemmings. Excellent production quality and research. Looking forward to new videos!
Thanks! This one is for sale 😉
Great video, the 512 TR will always be my ultimate dream car! On top of the content being on point, the production quality is extremely hight. Nice job!
Show u right
Thank you, Colleen, so much for another phantastic presentation, explaining not only the obvious but so many background information! And this in so charming, humble manner. 👍🏻👏🏿👍🏻
this car is a piece of art. graphic design in 3D
Thanks for schooling us on the flat v. boxer engine configuration!
TR !!! 😍😍😍
I firmly believe a no-stories well documented 512TR will be trading at $500k USD levels in the next 18-months. They built/sold much fewer of them for the US Market and they reflect the best of the Testarossa lineage. Assembly quality/fit/finish and performance improvements. Not to mention they're head and shoulders more attractive than the subsequent 512M.
One sold for $540k in the US 6 weeks ago. 9k miles
She also said the 512M was more desirable. I don't think she did enough research. Mote rare doesn't mean more desirable. Also, the 512TR & M have a shorter rear end/qtr panels than the Testa.
You could have bought these in 2011 for $40-$50k….crazy
I also want to make the case for the 512 TR. I have owned one since 2006. Done many miles in it. The car usually works, it is a nice place to be. Also on longer trips. You can drive fast in it also on smaller roads. And when it rains it creates a lot more spray behind the car compared to normal cars on the road - so its cool to drive in the rain also ;-)
Lucky man !!!
The tr was my dream car for all my life still my favourite ferrari for almost 30 years.
Sexy machines! My neighbor had one which he started every Sunday morning at about 7:30. I always went over to hear it. He would apologize for waking me but I always assured him that it was my pleasure to be awoken by that sound! His was a 93, a regular TR I believe but not sure.
I've loved the Testarossa since Miami Vice. Great review and the 512 TR does seem like the sweet spot.
Hello from Wisconsin! I have come to really like the professionalism, knowledge and positiveness given to your video presentations of Ferrari's!
Among the Testarossa variants, the 512 TR is the one you want - it’s the original, but with the bugs worked out, and without the crazy price of the 512 M (due principally to scarcity).
Decent examples currently around $ 270 K (June 2024).
Its unclear why Ferrari deleted the pop up headlights in the 512M because the F355 had pop up headlights until 1999. Lotus kept them on the Esprit till 2004! Either way, aesthetically, to my eyes the 512 is the one to get.
could one make the m lights look fine somehow? what shape would make em look great?
The most gorgeous of the tree generations!
I still keep mine in very good condition and I still drive it every weekend. Originally was red, then it was painted white and now is black. Got a few swapped parts here and there and BBS rims but mostly it's still as I bought it in Germany 36 years ago. To me, it's one of the most durable Ferraris ever made.
Thank you Mrs Sheehan for this video with another spectacular model.
It's very gratifying to see a woman who is not only a true car enthusiast but who knows them better than most grown men, especially nowadays. The explanation at 9:57 about the Colombo Type F113 D flat-12, not being a "boxer" as the ignorant majority believes, is perfect and very educational!
Greetings from Brazil.
Ferrari styling is always captivating no matter what year
Excellent review on this gem of a car. Its looks only improved over time. Definitely, the pop-up headlights are the way to go.
I just discovered your channel. Absolutely love the history and the facts you teach me. The close ups of the pristine Ferraris. It's like candy for me. You would do better if you had a better microphone to catch both your beautiful voice but also the symphony of the V12.
Great video Colleen, the level of production is really stepping up. A lot of very interesting information in this one and I'd certainly consider the TR, never really took much notice of them until now. Like Ferrari sometimes do, they took notice of the things they needed to improve and did so...
I agree on the 512M, Ive never really cared for its looks, the TR is the sweet spot for sure.
That starter whirr is just magical.
Excellent video👍 Such an great iconic 80s shape. Start a Jan Hammer tape and drive😎👍
found this channel yesterday and love it!
I still love this car!
Wow, Colleen, the camera angles, edit, and audio on this video is phenomenal! Way to go!
This lady is the most knowledgeable Ferrari enthusiast and the HIPPIEST of them all.
That's the Ferrari in all the 80s and 90s movies
My first sighting - as a young man driving my mums car i was passed by a red testarossa. The thing was just driving at a slow speed in a quiet neighborhood. The visual impact of it gliding by my sholder was way more than anything id ever seen come past me. Then up at the traffic lights i was able to take in the dynamic look of it a bit more. To this day a most favorable impression was made. A car with a stirring presence (imo).
IMHO These cars (even the 328) caused this “star struck” effect on those who spotted them that cars today just don’t
These videos are so well done. If you were there in the 80’s you knew “flair”…😂😊
I've long thought the 512 TR was the best looking of the Testarossas. It's not as sexy as the 288 GTO--stylistically my favorite Ferrari from the era--but it's definitely an automotive icon of the 1980s, along with the Porsche 959.
Don Johnson in Miami Vice make me fall in love with a Ferrari 512 Testarossa. But I didn't like the original Testarossa. I think the 512 Testarossa was a lot better. It had better looking wheels and more power
Awesome jeans Colleen and great presentation....LOL.
For me the countach.was to tiny inside and when the door closed all I wanted is out..Ferrari nailed luxury and performance
Are y’all driving around Newport/costa Mesa area?
Yes we are
Nice production Colleen!
Thank you!!
Great work -- enjoy watching your videos.
I drove by the local Casey's and saw one parked there. Turned around to look and was thinking it might be a kit car. Went inside to see the owner. It was real. The owner was a super nice guy. Showed it to me. Then asked if I wanted to go for a ride. I didn't say yes. I said hell yes. Never got outside of the city limits but still a fantastic ride!
The intro gives me heavy GTA 6 vibes 😱. What an amazing looking car.
Music on point
This the Lambo the foxbody and the vetts iconic 80s vehicle's , great video
Another great video. Can we have a few more driving/drive by shots please?
beautiful
I've seen it many times in video games! Awesome!! 😯😲😎
Still the most Ferrari like a super car on earth
I didn’t see the markers she spoke of to differentiate the US from the Euro Testarossa cars. 5:02
Nice! Always well made videos….
Stunning! Nice car, too!
Nice clip Colleen!
So thorough. Well done 👏👏
If you could film in 4k it would make such a difference to a beautiful make.
Beautiful….so is the Ferrari!
Ferraris sexiest car
Such an iconic car, one of my absolutely favorites in the Ferrari line of beasts. It’s look and styling hands down is stunning and that 12 cylinder engine’s sound is melodic and hypnotizing you mentioned that they can get loose and swap ends if you put too much throttle input, I wanted to ask; does the car communicate that while driving, can you feel that threshold of it loosing adhesion or is it instantaneous? I have heard stories second hand and I wasn’t sure if they were accurate. Thank you in advance! Great video, your on camera presence is really enjoyable and informative!
Just like you, my fave. is the 512 as I just don't like the looks of the 512M and it's wheels too. I think the 512 TR is the best looking one.
Flat 12 implies you got 12 cylinders in a straight line, so I am happy to call it a boxer even though it's not really! Or "flat V12" if you really want to confuse people! Love watching you talk some cars.
best tr. well my fave at least. more stylish than the other 2.
so 80s, a classic though, and hard not like
amazing car!!
My favorite car of all time. I drive a tesla, while fast as shit it will never be as physically beautiful as this vehicle, no vehicle will.
Is the engine really between the axis or on top of the rear one? The engine is on top of the gearbox right?
Makes me want an 8ball.
Ultimate Miami Car !
Tubbs & Crockett!
Amazing cat and great video as usual 👍
That last comment, about the pistons not being at the top and the bottom at the same time, is confusing. Unless each connecting rod has its own big-end crankshaft journal -- which would be absurd -- it must be the case that each rod shares a big-end journal with the opposing cylinder's rod. It must also be the case, therefore, that when a piston is at top dead center, the opposing piston is at bottom dead center. So what is the distinction you're making between a "boxer" engine and a "180 degree" engine?
This may help clear it up - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferrari_flat-12_engine
Difference in shape of side markets you can tell if the car is a European model or US model. Can you please explain? Thanks
Us cars have rectangular side markers, euro cars have small circular side markers.
@@FerrarisOnlinethank you. Another question for clarification: Are the American square markers on the side of the front bumper and the European round markers on the door?
@CountryDancingMan no, they wod bu on the fender not the door on the euro
@@FerrarisOnline American in front of the wheel, European behind the wheel?
Whelp! There goes the price of the 512TR Now I will never be able to afford one due to social media.
Great explanation
Any of the 512 series ever had a boxer engine. It actually has a 180° v12 or flat 12 if want to call it that, but not boxer. It doesn't share the same crank pins on it's pisron rods.
Edit. Ok, you corrected it at the end.
SENNA TEVE UMA DESSA
I don't know why, I would take a BB over one of these. This is a nice looking car. This is definitely cool. Boxer, cooler.
Where was this filmed ??
Newport beach, Californa
Cool, thank you!
Gorgeous car and host for that matter!
The model before this facelift - is more beatiful
*_An American driver who knows, where it is and how to use the Clutch Pedal - this is even more rare than the car..._* 🤭😅😂🤣
the car that appeared in Outrun, those of you old enough to remember the NES, now you know what the car is.
nice opening sequence 😎
The 512 TR didn't come out till 1991
I have to admit that I love how you stand.😇
Why couldn't Ferrari use pop up headlights but the C5 and 4th gen Firebird had them until 2002 and 2005.
Ferrari also sold the 456M till 2004 with pop-up headlights
@Automotive Affairs Shorts I wonder if the issue was the front-end height with the pop up head lights or if it was an issue in one of their markets.
@@chesspiece81 It was all about pedestrian safety
Did you put 2nd gear after the green light?, I mean no 1st first. No, first is where second gear is in most of the cars.
Very wide and very low, super cool.
No, all Testarossa have dogleg gear box.
still my dream car....but i'd take a couple of those vette's in the bg for now...
best gt supercar ever made
One day, I will have one...
Wait…Do she have on black Air Force ones???
Skunk force ones.