Car financing: 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.

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Recalls
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Ferrari Testarossa
Photo: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo of the Ferrari Testarossa, not the exact year; not one of our cars

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

1990 Ferrari Testarossa powertrains
Engine4.9L 12-cylinder
DriveRear-wheel drive
Transmission5-speed manual
FuelRegular gas
City26.1 L/100 km
Highway16.8 L/100 km
Combined21.4 L/100 km
CO₂502 g/km
Cost to drive 100 km$33.17

1990 Ferrari Testarossa: every figure

1990 Ferrari Testarossa figures by powertrain
Displacement4.9 L
Cylinders12
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.
1990 Ferrari Testarossa recall campaigns
CampaignDateComponentSummary
03V1420002003-04-07seat beltsON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE PASSIVE RESTRAINT SYSTEM MAY NOT FUNCTION CORRECTLY. INCONSISTENT ELECTRICAL OPERATION OF THE AUTOMATIC TRACK ASSEMBLY HAS BEEN EXPERIENCED.
92V0720001992-05-18steering: steering wheel/handle barTHE 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: before you buy

CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 1990 Ferrari Testarossa; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. This page helps you judge the 1990 Ferrari Testarossa before you buy one anywhere.

A buyer's checks

NHTSA has 2 owner complaints on file, mostly about seat belts. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. There are 2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done.

Engine and fuel

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.

For 300 km of mixed driving, expect about 64 litres, from its 21.4 L/100 km rating. In money, 1,000 km costs about $331.70 at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$6,100 a year for 15,000 miles.

How big it is

Low and compact, it is a car for the drive more than the cargo.

Who rents the Testarossa

It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one. It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy.

Drive it on your own roads

Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer. Rent the Testarossa for a week and see how it fits your life. A week with the Testarossa answers more than any brochure.

What it costs to run

Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. The EPA estimates US$6,100 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.

Narrowing it down

Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it.

Make a request

Ask about renting first, and buy with a clear head.

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.

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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.

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.

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.