Wondering what the new 772 kW Ferrari 849 Testarossa will cost you in South Africa? Well, here’s pricing for the Coupé and Spider iterations. Cheque books at the ready…
- SA pricing for the Ferrari 849 Testarossa Coupé and Spider
- Twin-turbo V8 engine combines with trio of electric motors
- Peak system power of 772 kW and 0-100 kph in 2.3 seconds
Get your bank managers on the phone, folks: we have local pricing for the new Ferrari 849 Testarossa. Yes, we now know what the SF90’s replacement – which revives the iconic Testarossa badge and is set to be available in both Coupé and Spider form – will cost in South Africa.
Thanks to our astute colleagues over at duoporta.com , we can confirm the 849 Testarossa Coupé will be priced from R12 350 000 , while the 849 Testarossa Spider will come in from R13 550 000 (with the latter thus commanding a significant R1.2-million premium).
As a reminder, the 849 Testarossa – which the Maranello-based brand unveiled as recently as September 2025 – comes equipped with a trio of electric motors (2 at the front and a single unit at the rear) alongside a mid-rear-mounted twin-turbo V8 petrol engine (the latter spinning to 8 300 rpm).
This plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) set-up (with an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission) boasts a whopping total system power output of 772 kW (up from the SF90’s peak of 735 kW), with the 4.0-litre petrol mill (F154FC) bringing 610 kW and 842 Nm to the party. Meanwhile, a 7.45 kWh lithium-ion battery installed in the chassis offers a claimed all-electric range of 25 km .
According to Ferrari, both the Coupé and Spider versions of the 849 Testarossa can complete the obligatory 0-100 kph sprint in a mere 2.3 seconds , before topping out at over 330 kph . While the hard-top derivative reaches 200 kph from standstill in a listed 6.35 seconds, the open-air variant takes a claimed 6.5 seconds.
The 849 Testarossa Spider features a retractable hard top, which allows the driver to open and close the roof in 14.0 seconds at speeds up to 45 kph. This derivative furthermore features a “wind stop” that has been patented by the Prancing Horse brand. In the open-roof configuration, the wind stop captures incoming air above the side window through intakes integrated into the bench and releases it into the seat’s floorpan area via 2 small vents.
What does the Ferrari 849 Testarossa cost in SA?
| DERIVATIVE | PRICE |
| Ferrari 849 Testarossa Coupé | R12 350 000 |
| Ferrari 849 Testarossa Spider | R13 550 000 |
The prices above include a 3-year/unlimited kilometre warranty and a 7-year/unlimited kilometre maintenance plan.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: What is the South African pricing for the Ferrari 849 Testarossa Coupé and Spider?
A: The Ferrari 849 Testarossa Coupé is priced from R12 350 000, and the open-air 849 Testarossa Spider starts from R13 550 000. These prices include a 3-year/unlimited kilometre warranty and a 7-year/unlimited kilometre maintenance plan.
Q: What is the peak power output and 0-100 kph time for the 849 Testarossa?
A: The plug-in hybrid system, which combines a twin-turbo V8 with three electric motors, boasts a peak total system power output of 772 kW. Both the Coupé and Spider versions can accelerate from 0-100 kph in a blistering 2.3 seconds.
Q: What type of engine and hybrid system does the Ferrari 849 Testarossa use?
A: The 849 Testarossa is a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). It features a mid-rear-mounted twin-turbo V8 petrol engine that works alongside a trio of electric motors (2 at the front, 1 at the rear). It has an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission and a 7.45 kWh lithium-ion battery offering a claimed all-electric range of 25 km.
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