Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa

Engine

Naturally Aspirated V12, 3.0L

Power

300 hp

0 to 60

5.5 s

Top speed

168 mph

Transmission

Manual

Drivetrain

RWD

Curb weight

1,760 lb

Production

34 built

Designer

Sergio Scaglietti

The 250 Testa Rossa stands among Ferrari's greatest racing achievements, dominating sports car racing from 1957-1961 with victories at Le Mans, the Targa Florio, and countless other endurance races. Sergio Scaglietti's pontoon-fender design created one of the most recognizable silhouettes in motorsport history, while the 3.0-liter V12 delivered 300 horsepower through a four-speed manual. Only 34 examples were built, each a pure racing machine designed solely for competition. The distinctive red-painted cam covers gave the Testa Rossa its name and became a Ferrari trademark. These prototype sports racers represent the pinnacle of 1950s racing technology, featuring advanced engineering like dry-sump lubrication and lightweight construction. Today, Testa Rossas are among the most valuable Ferraris ever built, with examples selling for $30-40 million. Ownership represents entry into Ferrari's racing royalty, as each car carries documented competition history from motorsport's golden era.