@@rzk8302 your conversation is awesome, it feels like a journey through time, yt also proposed this video to me tonight,here in Italy the Testarossa is a legend
My first time driving this car was ...very scary, it is very low to the ground, 512TR is also no power steering, the clutch is hard, the gated shifter is unique and takes getting used to... same as a regular testa I guess...but still a lot easier than say .. .a lambo countch! Its an amazing car to drive regardless...
@@MrLince-hr4of Did you see that comment....13 years ago wow. And I agree , older model ferraris are gorgeous . The most beautiful ferrari would be the 330 P4
This is the facelifted brother of the original Testarossa "Red Head";512TR. The successor to this is the F512M, which has normal lights instead of the original pop up ones.
@mannygmt2 indeed. dont wory mannygmt2.... jealousy goes a long way. thanks for sharing this video. i admire you for choosing and having this car, hope you have a lot a fun with that gorgeous piece of machinery : )
Some of you guys don't understand the gearbox on older ferrari's. When you shift from 1st to 2nd, you have to give a bit of a rev blip, so that the engine rpm stays up, and when you shift it goes into 2nd gear better. The throttle on this car is very sensitive. Notice in my corvette Z06 video, I shift direct to 2nd gear, no need to rev blip between gears.
The older mid-engine Ferraris have gear boxes that do not shift well. There is quite a bit of resistance and delay in getting to the next higher gear, especially the 1st to 2nd gear change. . Therefore, the engine RPM when you shift drops excessively, and blipping the gas between shifts keeps it close to the ideal. (I might have overshot the rpm band in this video, but if you see my other videos, the shifts are a lot better, I am still getting used to this awesome car)
p.s. by matching the engine speed to theinput shaft of the gearbox also makes the gear change much smoother. The gear lever goes into the right desired gear like butter. Try it for yourself.
In reality this is the replacement for the Testarossa. The Testarossa name was still used by most because it stood for the heads painted red on the engine. There were other Ferrari's that also used the name Testa rossa = red head
Mate he's right. It might not be absolutely required but it does make things a lot easier on the trans and stops a lot of wear on the syncro's which is the weak point on a lot of 'strong' gearboxes.
This ferrari must have a link with an arcade race video game because the cars had the same sound so I supposed someone to Namco or Sega in 1995 had a Testarossa. Really, the best sound engine ever.
Love the car! As if the Testarossa was not beautiful, the 512TR is the way the Testarossa SHOULD have looked originally! I just watched my childhood dream in this video!
That sounds great. Fantastic car. I know what you mean about the slim shoes though... I have an Esprit and the pedals are so close together that I've gotten stuck a few times when not wearing proper shoes.
A bunch of different reasons, depending on the car. Many older cars had no synchro's (or sometimes just very lousy ones). The driver would have to "double-clutch". That is, engaging neutral and releasing the clutch before engaging a subsequent gear. Obviously, this takes more time to do a gear change, and engine revs will drop substantially. The intent of the blip is to match the speed of the transmission input shaft (while in neutral) with the next gear selected.
Cool, thanks! The Trans AM doesn't have a CVT so that sounds good to me but as a future project I'll probably see about getting one of those semi-automatic paddle shift systems installed. Oops I've gone quite off topic here! Thanks for the info anyway!
Ah right an auto, that makes sense. Actually I have a question about autos cause I've not driven one before: are the gear ratios fixed (do the revs go up like a manual if you shift through the gears yourself)? Thinking of getting a Trans AM GTA in 2 years time which will probably be an auto...
It is a beautiful car with great job done by pininfarina. I love brand image of Ferrari, but to be honest I can never forget engine sound of Countach before injection. It was designed by Ferrari engineers. I someitimes think Ferraris, especially with 12 cylinders should sound better.
The 512TR ist the perfect looking Testarossa based model. The old school tail- and frontlights fit much more to the whole style of the car and its got much more beautiful rims compared to the 512M.
wow... all the hostility... first of all, my 512TR is equipped with a high flow exhaust, and test pipes... backpressure is reduced considerably. As soon as you let go of the throttle, the rpms DROP dramatically. My other point is... when you are in 1st gear, on these older ferrari's, the 2nd gear upshit is a long sequence... even the fastest shifter will have some trouble. I will admit, that I did overblip on the throttle, but keep in mind, this is an older car, I am still new to this.
I understand what your saying. The reason that i like this car and I would guess others like this car is simply because its just sexy. Apart that mid engine v12 Ferrari's are rare after this one, but the last flat Ferrari engine. Oh, and lets not forget the pop up headlights. This car may not be the best track car but its just ***king cool!
@SeeProfileForDetails they arent covering up the lights at all. they have slits and obviously its not a problem seeing as how they made it to production did they not?
17 years later and still impressive.
Bro… 27 years later…
@@rzk8302 bro, true dat
@Vincent Goeman you still alive and using the same account, and replied me years later… I conjure you to get testarossa one day
@@rzk8302 your conversation is awesome, it feels like a journey through time, yt also proposed this video to me tonight,here in Italy the Testarossa is a legend
@@rzk8302 i will let you know when I do ;)
I was absolutely in love with the testarossa when I was a kid.
Why in past??!! 😜
Me too and I'm about to buy a 1990 and then a 512 TR like this one next year finally after 21-23 years of dreaming.
I am
This is one of the best Ferrari's ever.
Almost 20 years old and looks stunning.
almost 30 years later and still does😭
@@nick0164 add some other years man XD
damn this car is from 94... and still looks badass!
MarcoTUV ..
Same body as 1986 TR
yes
*1991
IT SOUNDS GOOD LIKE THE CAR OF my dreams
90's supercars are the most beautifull...
My first time driving this car was ...very scary, it is very low to the ground, 512TR is also no power steering, the clutch is hard, the gated shifter is unique and takes getting used to... same as a regular testa I guess...but still a lot easier than say .. .a lambo countch! Its an amazing car to drive regardless...
Cant beat the sound this makes. Did you change the exhaust, as it sounds a touch louder? Its an amazing sounding car with the right one!
This comment is a TH-cam fossil.
No power steering?
@@avoidthis2052 yes and the term ''Testa" is almost as cringey as "'Rarri'"
I watched this video 15 years ago and it just got recommended again. See you again in another 15 years.
This must be the oldest video on TH-cam that was recommended to me so far. I'm not disappointed.
The most beautiful Ferrari ever made!I love the 512. And the sound is good too.
Dino 246, and older models are lot more beautiful 😁
@@MrLince-hr4of Did you see that comment....13 years ago wow.
And I agree , older model ferraris are gorgeous . The most beautiful ferrari would be the 330 P4
Absolutely stunning example of a 512, you should be very proud!
The best looking car ever.
Insane video quality for 2007!! Had to check the Res twice. 512TR, F40 and F355 top most today's supercars in terms of looks
Excellent camera quality for 2007
great sound
beautiful. one of my favorite ferraris ever.
Adding speed to anything is always good.
This is the facelifted brother of the original Testarossa "Red Head";512TR. The successor to this is the F512M, which has normal lights instead of the original pop up ones.
i love these rims waaaayy better than the originals, it just fills it so much better
They are original on the 512 TR.
One of the most iconic designs in automotive history.
I never liked them but they are a without question one of the most unique and recognizeable Ferrari's. I'm very glad they built them.
i love this video!! makes me love the tr even more..definately the best looking BEST looking ferrari in 30 years..the 288 gto's nice also...
Very nice. Looks great, sounds great....congrats on owning one.
Ever since seeing one of these on miami vice It's always been my dream car.
Simply gorgeous.. Some things never get old.. ;)
Happy 16th Anniversary :D
@mannygmt2 indeed. dont wory mannygmt2.... jealousy goes a long way. thanks for sharing this video. i admire you for choosing and having this car, hope you have a lot a fun with that gorgeous piece of machinery : )
This car ,the r40 and the f50 are the best Ferraris ever made,
Outrun sega mega drive 16bit 😍 please take me back to the 80s and 90s
Some of you guys don't understand the gearbox on older ferrari's. When you shift from 1st to 2nd, you have to give a bit of a rev blip, so that the engine rpm stays up, and when you shift it goes into 2nd gear better. The throttle on this car is very sensitive. Notice in my corvette Z06 video, I shift direct to 2nd gear, no need to rev blip between gears.
The older mid-engine Ferraris have gear boxes that do not shift well. There is quite a bit of resistance and delay in getting to the next higher gear, especially the 1st to 2nd gear change. . Therefore, the engine RPM when you shift drops excessively, and blipping the gas between shifts keeps it close to the ideal.
(I might have overshot the rpm band in this video, but if you see my other videos, the shifts are a lot better, I am still getting used to this awesome car)
Amazing Car! Just Perfect! The Design made by Pinifarina is awesome!
Looks great! 👍👍👌👌🙌🙌
I remember racing one of these away from the lights on my old BMW K75S, with panniers on and a sam browne belt. Lol.
04/02/2022.. Can't wait for another 20 years to see this video again recommended by TH-cam!! 😂😂😂
My favorite Ferrari!! Thanks for the video!! 5/5
p.s. by matching the engine speed to theinput shaft of the gearbox also makes the gear change much smoother. The gear lever goes into the right desired gear like butter. Try it for yourself.
such subtle slam ROFL
Your comment was made 13 years ago. We now call them
"Pro tips"
one of my favorite ferraris
What a gorgeous car
Timeless most beautiful car ever!
Beautiful car!
que belleza!! Un auto precioso!
The car of my dreams.
that car has so much presence!!
Top esse algorítmo! Que venham mais recomendações em 2022!
Great looking Mazda!
these are a very beautiful car, the 512TR is one of the most beatiful shapes of the more modern Ferrari's
Best sound out of any car.
those 355 wheels look nice on the 512 :)
that is a beautiful car... the coolest ferrari ever made
That launch was so classy... almost like the car was above wheel spin hahaa
In reality this is the replacement for the Testarossa. The Testarossa name was still used by most because it stood for the heads painted red on the engine. There were other Ferrari's that also used the name Testa rossa = red head
@SuperSinistAr
Good observation.
Timeless lines, looks stunning even today!!
Mate he's right. It might not be absolutely required but it does make things a lot easier on the trans and stops a lot of wear on the syncro's which is the weak point on a lot of 'strong' gearboxes.
This ferrari must have a link with an arcade race video game because the cars had the same sound so I supposed someone to Namco or Sega in 1995 had a Testarossa. Really, the best sound engine ever.
Such a beauty 👌🏾
great shape!!!
factory is 428hp. The high flow exhaust and catalytic converter add about 30hp
I love testarossa 512 tr, 550 and 575m
Love the car! As if the Testarossa was not beautiful, the 512TR is the way the Testarossa SHOULD have looked originally! I just watched my childhood dream in this video!
That sounds great. Fantastic car. I know what you mean about the slim shoes though... I have an Esprit and the pedals are so close together that I've gotten stuck a few times when not wearing proper shoes.
A bunch of different reasons, depending on the car. Many older cars had no synchro's (or sometimes just very lousy ones). The driver would have to "double-clutch". That is, engaging neutral and releasing the clutch before engaging a subsequent gear. Obviously, this takes more time to do a gear change, and engine revs will drop substantially. The intent of the blip is to match the speed of the transmission input shaft (while in neutral) with the next gear selected.
Cool, thanks! The Trans AM doesn't have a CVT so that sounds good to me but as a future project I'll probably see about getting one of those semi-automatic paddle shift systems installed.
Oops I've gone quite off topic here! Thanks for the info anyway!
No don't the future is full of those crappy paddles🤣🤣🤣
damn these comments are 10 - 15 years old! so cool still to see :))
flat 12 sounds great!
sick vid man my dad just bought a 1988 testarossa
sweet as dude!
my fav car...
:-)
@mannygmt2
there... a true car lover. when you love your cars, you know how to handle them. what to do and what not to do
cheers
seb
Yeah i remember it being in an early edition of need for speed as well. they had the rx-7 and original nsx in it too.
I know this is 13 years old, but I still play that game with an emulator. Road and Track: Need for Speed
@@Taydrum Hell yeah dude. I want that. Haha, still here loving that game.
the 355 is my favorite ferrari of all times.
@DJCatura He didn't miss a shift, he just blipped the throttle for the camera, because it's a lovely engine sound thats all
My dream car :)
I would have loved to own that in high school!!!
Im with you man.
that was awesome
My dream car! I'm jealous.
@djcatura its about the heaviest clutch you've ever felt, every shift is a 100lb leg press
Perfekt Super Sports Car. Just love it.
Thia video was made 14yrs ago? Dam time flies
Ah right an auto, that makes sense. Actually I have a question about autos cause I've not driven one before: are the gear ratios fixed (do the revs go up like a manual if you shift through the gears yourself)? Thinking of getting a Trans AM GTA in 2 years time which will probably be an auto...
It is a beautiful car with great job done by pininfarina. I love brand image of Ferrari, but to be honest I can never forget engine sound of Countach before injection. It was designed by Ferrari engineers. I someitimes think Ferraris, especially with 12 cylinders should sound better.
not a miss shift... i rev blip after every gear, common procedure in a TR
The 512TR ist the perfect looking Testarossa based model. The old school tail- and frontlights fit much more to the whole style of the car and its got much more beautiful rims compared to the 512M.
Fab Sound.
i love this Ferrari
My favorite car of all time no exceptions
beautyful car
wow... all the hostility...
first of all, my 512TR is equipped with a high flow exhaust, and test pipes... backpressure is reduced considerably. As soon as you let go of the throttle, the rpms DROP dramatically.
My other point is... when you are in 1st gear, on these older ferrari's, the 2nd gear upshit is a long sequence... even the fastest shifter will have some trouble. I will admit, that I did overblip on the throttle, but keep in mind, this is an older car, I am still new to this.
I'm your Testarossa! First gear, watch me go, keep 'em in fear
very nice... you have the Ferrari of bikes! ... sorry, wrong location, this was in Montreal.
clean
My second favorite car of all time... Only beaten by the F40.
@sarlevi I beg to differ, have you driven one?
I understand what your saying. The reason that i like this car and I would guess others like this car is simply because its just sexy. Apart that mid engine v12 Ferrari's are rare after this one, but the last flat Ferrari engine. Oh, and lets not forget the pop up headlights. This car may not be the best track car but its just ***king cool!
@SeeProfileForDetails they arent covering up the lights at all. they have slits and obviously its not a problem seeing as how they made it to production did they not?
ghe said in description wrong shoes ^^ but like u say sweet sweet car:D
Sweet!
kavinsky's favorite car
one of the greatest Ferrari's ever made. end of story.
Was this in Michigan?
Nice :D
Well, I think it was a pretty decent "take off" since it did not burn the tires (as opposite to somebody who can't drive would probably do).