Verified Performance Tests Updated May 2026 · 3 recorded runs

Ferrari Testarossa 0–60 Times

The Ferrari Testarossa 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 3 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Week and Road & Track and more.

The fastest tested Ferrari Testarossa is the 1986 Ferrari Testarossa Coupe, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 5.0 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 13.30 seconds at 107.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

The slowest tested Ferrari Testarossa is the 1988 Ferrari Testarossa Coupe, which took 5.5 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 13.50 seconds at 106.0 mph, according to Motor Week.

Out of all the Ferrari Testarossa tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 5.30 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 13.50 seconds at 108.00 mph.

Fastest 0–60 5.0sec 1986 Coupe
Average 0–60 5.30sec Across 3 runs
Avg ¼ Mile 13.50sec @ 108.0 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 5.5sec 1988 Coupe
1988 Ferrari Testarossa

Across 3 verified runs, the Ferrari Testarossa ranges from 5.0 to 5.5 seconds 0–60, with a 5.30-second average.

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Ferrari Testarossa 0–60 times by model year

3 tests · 3 years

1988

Ferrari Testarossa · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 5.50 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 13.50 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#03
1988 Ferrari Testarossa Coupe
5.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.50s ¼ mi @ 106.0 mph
0–60 mph
5.50 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.50 sec
Trap Speed
106.0 mph
Engine
4.9L F-12
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
5M
MPG EPA
9 C / 14 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#3 of 3
1988 Ferrari Testarossa Coupe

1987

Ferrari Testarossa · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 5.40 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 13.70 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#02
1987 Ferrari Testarossa Coupe
5.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.70s ¼ mi @ 111.0 mph
0–60 mph
5.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.70 sec
Trap Speed
111.0 mph
Engine
4.9L F-12
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
5M
MPG EPA
9 C / 14 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Road & Track
Overall Rank
#2 of 3
1987 Ferrari Testarossa Coupe

1986

Ferrari Testarossa · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 5.00 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 13.30 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#01
1986 Ferrari Testarossa Coupe
5.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.30s ¼ mi @ 107.0 mph
0–60 mph
5.00 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.30 sec
Trap Speed
107.0 mph
Engine
4.9L F-12
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
5M
MPG EPA
9 C / 14 H / 14 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#1 of 3
1986 Ferrari Testarossa Coupe

How we verify Ferrari Testarossa performance data

We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Ferrari Testarossa trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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Ferrari Testarossa 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster
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Ferrari Testarossa performance FAQs

6 questions
The quickest Ferrari Testarossa on record is the 1986 Ferrari Testarossa Coupe, which runs 0–60 mph in 5.0 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 13.30 seconds at 107.0 mph.
The slowest recorded Ferrari Testarossa is the 1988 Ferrari Testarossa Coupe, which takes 5.5 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 13.50 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 3 verified runs, a Ferrari Testarossa reaches 60 mph in 5.30 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 13.50 seconds at roughly 108.0 mph.
We have verified test data for 3 model years. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver, Motor Week and Road & Track. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.

Sources

Car and Driver
Motor Week
Road & Track

0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Ferrari Testarossa can do, not a single marketing claim.

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