The 512TR is the most beautiful design of all Testarossas...

@chrislstark

Ай бұрын

Nah. The grille on the 512tr is too "90s" while the rest of the car is the pure embodiment of everything that was 1980s excess. It needs the original grille. An argument could be made for the more curved/sloping roofline down the back of the 512tr and that really comes down to preference. But when they changed the grille it became a homologation of two eras and it has always been an eyesore for me.

@timothyrogers62

2 күн бұрын

nope. the extended rear butresses and the front ruin the cars looks

Kudos to Andrew for driving this monster all the way down to Portugal💪

@TheCarGuysTV

Жыл бұрын

Legend

@robertfox882

Жыл бұрын

I would definitely second that 👌😁

@aed2047

Жыл бұрын

Haha, it’s the car that’s the legend. It got me and a friend there without any trouble - first time for me to drive such an old car such a long distance, I wasn’t looking forward to an arrival on a low loader! Needn’t have worried, it was a fantastic experience. We had to do 1,600 miles in blistering heat and in less than 48 hours, which unfortunately meant too much motorway. But when we could venture off the beaten track, well, you already heard the soundtrack :). Feeling pretty blessed!

I have thoroughly enjoyed the #driveeveryferrari series - its been epic and the Testarossa serial has been super informative and emotive to watch. I recognise the huge effort in bringing these together and as a subscriber i am enjoying every bit of it. Well done!

@TheCarGuysTV

Жыл бұрын

Much appreciated

@poplaurentiu4148

Жыл бұрын

@@TheCarGuysTV How good this 512-Modificato would be with front bumper +pop-up headlights & rear hidden tail-lights of the older versions.. epic !

@ST-cy6we

Жыл бұрын

Some of the best entertainment on youtube

For me the pop up lights is everything

Michael Jordan's Black Testarossa made me fall in love with this beauty 😍🤩

God.. that sound.. it has to rank in the top ten best ever sounding engines. Fascinating review sir!

I hated this car when it originally launched, I though it looked like a dogs dinner. However, this car as grown so much on me over the years. I now absolutely love it, one of my favourite Ferrari’s. Perhaps not quite as pure as the 512 TR, but it’s rarity and performance makes it stand out.

@TheCarGuysTV

Жыл бұрын

👍🏻👍🏻

@vanwilder1101

Жыл бұрын

This is still a bit like a dogs dinner - the headlights completely ruined it. The original and the TR when they first came out looked like heaven to me as a kid. The original is still the best, hands down

@MrGurrieriM

Жыл бұрын

Likewise David!

I remember one of these in my home town in the ‘90s. The owner also had an S600 so was clearly a fan of 12 cylinder monsters.

I do love that instrument cluster and, honestly, they could reproduce it digitally. Also, wow, I wasn't expecting the F512 M so quickly- Outstanding!

The 512TR is the prettiest of the 3.

@chilled99

Ай бұрын

Peak Testarossa.

Beautiful sound 🤙🏻🏎

The 512 line = Kim Basinger Testarossa = 80s Kim ,exotic 512 TR = 90s Kim,PERFECTION 512 M = After 90s Kim , unnecessary bolt ons.

Great vid, very informative, definitely gives a new found appreciation for the model, but 512TR still my preference….

I've said it before, but I'm absolutely loving this series. Drive Every Ferrari has the potential for a finite shelf life, in that, what will happen if and when you've driven Every Ferrari? My hope is that this series will continue with the drives of interesting variations on previously driven models. Your journeys as you pursue the hard to come by models. I'd hate to see this series hit a lull once you've driven most everything and you're scratching to locate some of the more difficult stuff. Thanks for your efforts here, Damian! Keep up the great work.

Fantástico, maravilloso, qué sonido más increíble, qué experiencia más bonita ha tenido que ser conducir semejante maravilla. Bravo. Forza Ferrari siempre.-

Was lucky enough to sit in a Terstorossa just the other day. Along side the Countach, this was my dream car as a child. Fantastic information in the video, thank you.

@TheCarGuysTV

Жыл бұрын

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The 512 tr is a good looking car the F 512M looks like a kit car . Love the series

@tumslucks9781

Жыл бұрын

Most people agree! Italian cars don't age very well.

It looks WAY better in your vid than it did in its publicity shots! It is actually a stunning looking car and it hasn't got the hilariously outdated interior of the original Testarossa, so I think this would be my choice of the three.

Fab continuation of the testarossa bloodline, great series and keep it up! I just cannot wait for that F50 video...

My friend's dad had one of these when I was a kid. It was epic, we used to lay on the floor when we slept over at his house and just stare at it, and look under it. I saw it drive many times but never even touched it. He wouldn't let anyone sit in it, not even his own kid.

@davidr6865

Жыл бұрын

Sounds like something you would want to share with your kid…shame

F512M was my childhood poster car. I would spec mine however with the TR wheels. Was waiting for a good review of the F512M for ages, and finally it is in the ‘Tube’. Thanks

@TheCarGuysTV

Жыл бұрын

👍🏻👍🏻

Well worth the wait.... Amazing as ever.. Best way to relax with a cuppa..

@TheCarGuysTV

Жыл бұрын

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Love how you have used 80/90's iconic movie clips fopr this video. Very nice!

@TheCarGuysTV

Жыл бұрын

I couldn’t resist

Mr Butt, the only genuine educator of Ferrari on KZread. Especially when we are lost in the modern world of 488, 812 and all the other modern nonsense. It is Mr Butt who shares he’s knowledge and makes some of us remember what Ferrari is really about. Thank you Mr Butt.

@TheCarGuysTV

Жыл бұрын

You are most welcome

What a beast! It should be in your garage Damian. Excellent review.

3 weeks away on holiday and I come back to Testarossa trilogy. Wow

@TheCarGuysTV

Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome

Always lusted after the F512M, even though I prefer the look of the 512TR. Really enjoying this video 🎥🏎

Lovely example of a Testarossa turned up to 11. That noise is just fantastic so sad that we will never get that sound again from a modern car.

Great video guys, agree re 512TR being the one to have, all stunning machines though. 👏

Once Ferrari goes full electric, they will be dead to me. Take away those engines and they lose their soul. That flat 12 is just stunning, what a glorious sound! Loved this m8 👍

@TheCarGuysTV

Жыл бұрын

Agreed

Fantastic, that noise is pure Cannonball! I was fortunate to drive an F512M around Mugello back in the 90's. The engine noise is still with me. Flat 12 masterpiece. 550 V12 doesn’t even come close.

@richardcarter1000

Жыл бұрын

I think these 90s Ferrari's are a real sweet spot. More than enough power for the road, wonderful noise and feel to them.

@DrPittenstein

Жыл бұрын

@@richardcarter1000 yes absolutely and for me the tactility of the open gate manual

@RobertRedford77

Жыл бұрын

As an ex Lotus/Ferrari Aerodynamicist, I own a 512TR and an Exige S3!

So cool to check out the car!!!

Love the data overlays. Thanks.

awesome sound,what a music!

Mesmerising series from someone who ‘gets’ Ferrari…loving it…thank you Damien, may it never end

@TheCarGuysTV

Жыл бұрын

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An excellent video and review of this rare car. Thank you for sharing it.

@TheCarGuysTV

Жыл бұрын

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The Sound and after putting the foot down, breathing out! . Thank you.

I agree about the headlights. I like the rearr lights and everything else. Really enjoying the indepth look you're having at these beautiful cars. Cheers for the content 👌

Stunningly beautiful song from that engine!

@TheCarGuysTV

Жыл бұрын

It really is!

The door Handel part got me. Not for the door ,but my man's Patek clasp shining !!

Beautiful ferrari f512m!!!!

Great video and stunning car; cheers Damian and Andrew. Bloody good number plate too. How about B3ANSS for the next addition to the CG stable?!

I loved the reviews of the trio of Testarossa, thank you. Having grown up in the 80s the Testarossa was my bedroom wall pin-up (along with Samantha Fox haha.) About ten years ago I was in the market for something from Modena. I did consider the Testarossa as an option as prices were about half that of today's values, but having heard the horror stories of engine removal for the majority of servicing tasks, I decided upon a Rosso Corsa/Crema combo 360, which I still own and love to this day. However, your recent vids have got me lusting after my old 80s pin-up, (Not Sam Fox) but the Testarossa. Maybe I will take the plunge!

Thanks Damien, enjoying the series a lot! Are you going to get to drive some of the old classics (Daytona, 275 GTB etc)?

@TheCarGuysTV

Жыл бұрын

Yes indeed

Thanks to Andrew 👍

@TheCarGuysTV

Жыл бұрын

👏👏👏👏

love the car

Great presentation. I enjoyed your video very much.

Some hopefully useful feedback on some points made: The shocks are manually adjustable, so can be softened off if that's your preference. The steering gets lighter in corners if you get on the power earlier, thereby shifting the weight of the car rearwards. This then allows the steering to wriggle and talk even more. The front lights are certainly not pretty, but do provide good light! Much better than the earlier models.

@TheCarGuysTV

Жыл бұрын

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I like the design of the F512M's front bumper what I don't like are the headlights! But overall I really like the car, although I still prefer the 512TR among the three!

This series is really enjoyable. Thanks!

@TheCarGuysTV

Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it!

Damian I've just put 2+2 together, simply by watching another one of your videos ; that rear design with the round lights and horizontal strakes appears to be directly inspired by the Testarossas' predecessor - the 512BB. More interesting is seeing the 512 and noticing what it gave to the TR's with those strake design cues.

That's was brilliant, love it🤗

@TheCarGuysTV

Жыл бұрын

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Thank you for your reviews. They are fantastic! As a newbie learning about Ferrari's there are no better video's. What a great series!

@TheCarGuysTV

Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

I don't get why people think it's frog-eyed/ugly. Ferrari did what they could to meet road safety regulations and I think they did a cracking job. Great video!

@pete2072

6 ай бұрын

They could have kept the pop ups like they did with the 355, but I honestly don't mind these too much.

I am impressed.

keep up the great content 👏 👌

@TheCarGuysTV

Жыл бұрын

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You had me from the first few frames... that sounds EPIC! 👌 It just has a 'quality' about it... that's quite fantastic.

@TheCarGuysTV

Жыл бұрын

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They don't make 'em sound like that anymore. Wonderful.

Super series... WOW car. the sound is near F1 of the past. Thx you for making these interesting videoS!

What an amazing car. My fav was the hood / headlights and oh yeah the music of the v12 but that goes without saying. Dare I say your best video to date?

Such a rare treat. Thank you

@TheCarGuysTV

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Great car, great video again. Also recognised the village at the start as it’s just up the road from me!

The tubi sounds absolutely glorious on this! I'm also not convinced by the front (and rear) lights, but really always loved the interior and the engine. A F512 M with Testarossa looks would be perfection...

Damn, that thing sounds amazing, but I agree, the 512 TR is so much better looking! I've no doubt the 550 / 575 are better cars, but they will never have the wow factor or the noise of the Testarossas! You would need a 599 GTO, or F12 tdf or something to achieve a similar sense of occasion!

Superb as usual

That howl at 21:09 Awesome review of the car too!

Another brilliant instalment in the series. Love it!

@TheCarGuysTV

Жыл бұрын

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Fantastic video as always and loving this series. Regarding Testarossa lineage, can't get past the rear end looks of the 512 M. If I had the money and garage space would have to be the TR. I take some solace that the control stalks are the same as those in my Integrale. :)

Love the video and I’m only two mins in….my take on the M is they tried to improve on perfection when it needed no help….the best old school v12 ferrari by far it’s iconic and prices are going mental as people realise it

Amazing 🤩 beautiful cars F512M ❤😊

The comparison many have always wanted between the three variations! Quality and honest review as always and think I am still 512TR…..just. DEF is an complete indulgence to watch! Thanks 👍

What a cracking series Drive every Ferrari is, I wish it was on Netflix so I could binge watch it 😂😂. I love the original Testarossa but like you I’d have the TR and drive it everywhere!!

@TheCarGuysTV

Жыл бұрын

Much appreciated, Stefan

I love this car

I think people forget or don’t realize that the TR was designed to be harmonious to the 348. Front bumper/wings/strakes/ lights etc. And the M was designed to sit with the 355… Parts sharing basically.

Brilliant!

Great video Damian! And special thanks to Tubi for making the most of that very special exhaust note! Interesting that those same tail lights look so good on the F355 but are so out of place on the F512M.

@TheCarGuysTV

Жыл бұрын

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I've never liked the front end on the M. The Alloys and Rear End haven't really bothered me that much tbf. The TR is still the best looking by a Gnats Chuff above the Original imo. There used to be a M version in the mid 00s just up the road from me in Hunsworth West Yorkshire. Not seen it in about 15 years or so though.

@tumslucks9781

Жыл бұрын

You haven't seen it in 15 years? Godzilla must have eaten it.

I've enjoyed, I'm sold. I need this car. ❤

Wonderful as ever. I’m with you TR wins 👍👍👍

This is such an excellent overview - Just Superb someone as Yourself, with really great exlerience, taking the opportunity, comparing for us the " subtle" nuances of a Great Iconic automobile in its, and our evolution. You knowledge and presentation is deeply appreciated and enjoyable THANKYOU🙏 Salute'

@TheCarGuysTV

Жыл бұрын

You’re most welcome

Great work sir.

512TR all day long. The end! Although the sound!!! Sooo good!!

neat vid thanks!

Awesome 😎

Hi Love ur channel and appreciate the work that u do. I just finished the paperwork for a Swiss model 512 TR and am eagerly awaiting it. My only question to u is out of the 2 exhausts, the Kreisigg on the TR and the Tubi on the 512m, which did u prefer. I want to install one of them.

The sound when this engine winds out is audible bliss. Nothing beats the sound of a Ferrari. Nothing.

I remember tailing an F 512 M home on the last day of my freshman year of college, over 20 years ago. It was a black one. Unfortunately I did not have my windows down to hear the engine, since it was raining pretty heavily that day. I did start out ahead of it, so I did get to see it from 180 degrees. I have since had the 512 M on my list of dream cars alongside its ten years younger, front engined “look alike” baby brother, the 575 M Superamerica; which is also very underrated.

Damian, great review, thank you very much for this. I think that with each of these videos, we are finding out that there are really no bad or undesirable Ferraris. They are all wonderful once you have spent a bit of time with them.

@TheCarGuysTV

Жыл бұрын

That is certainly the case if you have an open mind 👍🏻

That was brilliant. Thanks again. I reckon a left hand drive isn't necessarily a bad thing for toll booths, cos there are so few in the UK, but when you drive around the Alps you'll be quite grateful.

Wonderful. Love the wheels

I really hate the looks of the 512 m , it would be a TR for me Still it’s a magnificent machine but those wheels and headlights ruin it for me

@nigelprice7953

Жыл бұрын

Yep, those wheels are gopping.

12기통 플래그십페라리 중에선 512TR이 최고지요. 엔트리급 페라리중에선 F355구요. 성능은 요즘 페라리 모델들이 훨씬 더 좋겠지만 80년대에서 90년대까지 그때의 감성이나 운전 재미, 자연흡기 엔진음을 요즘 차들이 전혀 못 따라온다고 생각해요. Among the 12-cylinder flagship Ferraris, the 512TR is by far the best. And among entry-level Ferraris, the F355 is the best. Although the performance of Ferrari models has improved a lot these days, these days' cars do not seem to have the sensibility, driving fun, or naturally aspirated engine sound of the 80s and 90s.

Nice one Damo

Worth the wait. If the drive by footage doesn't persuade people of why Ferraris are different & special, nothing will!

The 512m is definitely the coolest one of the three in my opinion. But each of them is absolutely amazing in their way.

Saw one only once. Absolutely awesome Ferrari

Good review Damien! Nice that you got them all done so quickly! And that one sounded absolutely amazing! Orgasmic! But rarity and top performance aren’t enough to sway me on that puppy. It’s similar to many new designs, trying to use too many different designs elements, when you don’t need it. The lights were / are perfect on the 550, but for me they’re hideous on that thing. The taillights?, what the hell where they thinking.! The rims? 🤦‍♂️ Why? I’ll keep my Testarossa! For me it’s the best of the range. It’s not as fast as my 550 was of course, but it pushes all the right buttons and then some! Cheers Jason

Great filming terrific narration fun to watch like the 512 TR model best as well. for one thing the car is too wide for round taillights in the back I like the horizontal lines of the 512 in the back cheer mate USA

@TheCarGuysTV

Жыл бұрын

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Saw one of these while driving in Australia on the weekend, was beautiful, not a car expert so had to look it up. The m wasn't imported into Australia. I'm pretty certain it was imported from the UK independently so was a rare find 💖💖

Best looking of the 3 is this one imho. Deserves a lot less hate towards the aesthetics.