Auto loans: 1990 Ferrari Testarossa
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 21.4 L/100 km combined (EPA). 2 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 21.4 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 2

For sale
We do not have a 1990 Ferrari Testarossa for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
1990 Ferrari Testarossa specs
| Engine | 4.9L 12-cylinder |
|---|---|
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel | Regular gas |
| City | 26.1 L/100 km |
| Highway | 16.8 L/100 km |
| Combined | 21.4 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 502 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $33.17 |
1990 Ferrari Testarossa: every figure
| Displacement | 4.9 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 12 |
| MPG city (US) | 9 |
| MPG highway (US) | 14 |
| MPG combined (US) | 11 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 13 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$6,100 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $6,634 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 1990 Ferrari Testarossa
- NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about seat belts (2). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03V142000 | 2003-04-07 | seat belts | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE PASSIVE RESTRAINT SYSTEM MAY NOT FUNCTION CORRECTLY. INCONSISTENT ELECTRICAL OPERATION OF THE AUTOMATIC TRACK ASSEMBLY HAS BEEN EXPERIENCED. |
| 92V072000 | 1992-05-18 | steering: steering wheel/handle bar | THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN LOCKNUT WAS MANUFACTURED WITH INFERIOR MATERIALS AND INFERIOR SELF-LOCKING PROPERTIES. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 1990 Ferrari Testarossa for buyers
We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 1990 Ferrari Testarossa for sale by us right now. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. Here is the 1990 Ferrari Testarossa for buyers: fuel use, size, recalls and a test drive that lasts a week.
Recalls and complaints
Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. NHTSA has 2 owner complaints on file, mostly about seat belts. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car.
Under the hood
Its 4.9L 12-cylinder drives through a 5-speed manual. It runs on regular gas. Rear-wheel drive gives balanced handling; in winter, the tires make the biggest difference.
Its combined rating is 21.4 L/100 km, which means roughly 64 litres for 300 km. A 300 km round trip costs roughly $99.51 at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$6,100 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Who the Testarossa suits
It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town. It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car.
The Testarossa in everyday use
As a two-seat sports car, it puts the driving first and the luggage second.
Try before you buy
Drive the Testarossa on your commute before you commit to it. Rent first, buy later: a week with the Testarossa answers the big questions. Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience.
Narrowing it down
Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. Within the 1990 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which.
What it costs to run
At our price setting, 100 km costs about $33.17 in fuel. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $331.70 at our price setting.
One more step
Want to try before you buy? Ask for your dates.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 1990 Ferrari Testarossa from us first.
Ask us about the 1990 Ferrari Testarossa
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1990 Ferrari Testarossa for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1990 Ferrari Testarossa
Does CarmaCars sell the 1990 Ferrari Testarossa?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 1990 Ferrari Testarossa before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 1990 Ferrari Testarossa have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 1990 Ferrari Testarossa cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$6,100 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $6634.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.