1988 Ferrari Testarossa

4.9L Naturally Aspirated V12 | 5-Speed Gated Manual | Aftermarket Sound System

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260456752

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Make:
Model:
VIN:
ZFFSG17A4J0075232
Lot Number:
260456752
Odometer:
43,413
(Exempt / TMU)
Engine:
4.9L Naturally Aspirated V12
Drive Type:
Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD)
Transmission:
Manual/Standard
Exterior Color:
Giallo Fly
Interior Color:
Nero
Vinyl Wrap:
Vehicle Location:
Texas
  • 1988 Ferrari Testarossa
  • 4.9L Naturally Aspirated V12
  • Bosch KE-Jetronic CIS Fuel Injection
  • 5-Speed Gated Manual
  • RWD
  • Giallo Fly Exterior
  • Nero Interior
  • 16” Five-Spoke Alloy Wheels
  • Dual Low-Mounted Mirrors
  • Side Straked Bodywork
  • Pop-Up Headlights
  • Aftermarket Sound System

Extras Included in the Sale

  • Current Owner Reports Major Service Completed
  • Service Records

Overview of 1988 Ferrari Testarossa For Sale by Owner

The Ferrari Testarossa remains one of the most instantly recognizable supercars of the 1980s, a machine that perfectly captured the excess, drama, and design experimentation of the era. Introduced as the successor to the Berlinetta Boxer, the Testarossa brought improved refinement, better cooling, and dramatically more interior space, all while retaining Ferrari’s intoxicating flat-12 performance formula. This 1988 Ferrari Testarossa shows 43,413 miles and is finished in eye-catching Giallo Fly over a Nero interior—a combination that amplifies the car’s unmistakable visual theater. While many collectors gravitate toward Rosso Corsa examples, yellow Testarossas carry a distinct period-correct flair that feels especially fitting for such an extroverted design. Adding to the appeal is the engaging gated 5-speed manual transmission, the analog driving experience enthusiasts crave, and a tasteful aftermarket audio upgrade for improved cruising enjoyment.

Exterior and Interior

The exterior of this 1988 Ferrari Testarossa is pure automotive poster-car material. Finished in Giallo Fly, the car’s signature side straked bodywork remains one of the most daring and recognizable styling cues ever fitted to a production Ferrari. The low, wide stance, pop-up headlights, broad rear haunches, and dramatic wedge-shaped profile deliver exactly the sort of visual presence that defined late-1980s exotic car culture. This example features dual low-mounted mirrors, the later and more practical setup compared to the early single “flying mirror” cars, along with the factory-style 16-inch five-spoke alloy wheels that preserve the car’s authentic period aesthetic. Even parked, the Testarossa looks fast, theatrical, and unmistakably Italian. The interior of this 1988 Ferrari Testarossa reflects an era when supercars prioritized analog engagement over digital distraction. Finished in Nero, the cabin wraps occupants in classic Ferrari simplicity, with a driver-focused dashboard, iconic gated shifter, and expansive cabin width made possible by the car’s layout. Visibility is surprisingly usable for a supercar of this vintage, and the seating position delivers the low-slung, intimate feel expected from a Ferrari flagship of the time. An aftermarket Pioneer sound system has been fitted, providing upgraded audio capability over the original factory setup while preserving the cabin’s overall character. This is a cockpit built for driving involvement, where mechanical interaction takes center stage.

Engine

Powering this 1988 Ferrari Testarossa is a 4.9L naturally aspirated flat-12 engine fed by Bosch KE-Jetronic CIS fuel injection, a charismatic and unmistakably Ferrari powerplant that helped cement the model’s legendary reputation. Factory output was rated at approximately 380 horsepower for U.S.-spec examples, delivered with a smooth but increasingly urgent powerband that rewards enthusiastic driving. The defining centerpiece of the experience is the gated 5-speed manual transmission, offering the tactile mechanical engagement modern supercars simply cannot replicate. With rear-wheel drive and a mid-engine layout, the Testarossa delivers balanced high-speed touring capability alongside dramatic soundtrack and road presence. More than just performance numbers, this Ferrari offers something increasingly rare: an unapologetically analog exotic experience from one of Maranello’s most iconic eras.

Walk-around Video of this Ferrari Testarossa

Passenger side photo of 1988 Ferrari Testarossa

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Current Ask
SOLD

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Passenger side photo of 1991 Ferrari Testarossa

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