2026 Ferrari 849 Testarossa Price in Australia

The Ferrari 849 Testarossa revives one of Maranello’s most recognisable names for a new plug-in-hybrid flagship. Rather than recreating the 1980s Testarossa, the modern car uses the name to signal extreme performance and a strong technical identity. For Australian enthusiasts, it sits at the sharp end of Ferrari’s road-car range, combining a highly developed twin-turbo V8, three electric motors and advanced vehicle-control systems in a two-seat coupe intended to deliver exceptional road and track performance.

The combustion engine is a 3,990 cc twin-turbo V8 producing 830 cv and 842 Nm. It is supported by an electrified system that lifts total maximum output to 1,050 cv. A 7.45 kWh high-voltage battery supplies the electric motors and allows up to 25 km of eDrive operation under suitable conditions. The drivetrain uses Ferrari’s eight-speed dual-clutch F1 gearbox, while the electrified front axle contributes all-wheel-drive capability and sophisticated torque management.

Performance is extraordinary even by modern supercar standards. Ferrari quotes a maximum speed above 330 km/h and a 0–100 km/h time of less than 2.3 seconds, with 0–200 km/h completed in 6.5 seconds. The braking system is equally serious, with large carbon-ceramic hardware and the latest electronic control logic. Side Slip Control 9.0, ABS Evo, electronic differential control and other integrated systems work together to make the available performance more repeatable and manageable.

Aerodynamics are a defining part of the design. The 849 Testarossa uses an active rear spoiler and carefully managed airflow around the body to balance high-speed stability with efficiency. The visual treatment combines a low, wide stance with references to Ferrari’s past without turning the car into a retro design. Ferrari developed two new exterior colours for the model: Rosso Fiammante, a metallic evolution of classic Ferrari red, and Giallo Ambra, a warm amber-inspired yellow with reddish tones.

Owners seeking even more focused performance can investigate the Assetto Fiorano specification, which reduces weight and adds more track-oriented aerodynamic and chassis elements. Ferrari also offers an exclusive graduated longitudinal livery in Bianco Cervino or Rosso Corsa for this specification. As with other modern Ferraris, extensive personalisation allows customers to create a highly individual exterior and cabin, so the final specification can vary substantially between cars.

For Australian buyers, the 849 Testarossa is best understood as a halo performance purchase rather than a practical plug-in hybrid. Its electric-only capability can make short low-speed journeys quieter, but the central appeal is the way electrification increases performance and control. The cabin is strictly focused on two occupants, luggage capacity is limited and ownership costs will be substantial. In return, buyers receive one of Ferrari’s most technically ambitious road cars, with a powertrain and chassis engineered around maximum performance rather than efficiency alone.