About Ferrari 512 M
It was the final round for the much-acclaimed Ferrari Testarossa, a car that entered automotive history and pop-culture.
Back in the days, Ferrari used to put the Testarossa (red-head) name to the vehicles that featured twin-cam engines. Later on, due to the widespread of that distribution technology, the name became obsolete. In 1994 it was still considered a hot feature for a car. Moreover, the Testarossa was also praised in international music hits such as the one from Sir Mix-A-Lot.
Ferrar 512 TR/M featured the same shape as its predecessor, but with a few styling changes. At the front, one of the most noticeable difference was the framed headlight, which replaced the pop-up ones. The stylists installed an oval-shaped grille on the front bumper. The 512 M didn't have that many changes from its sides, apart from the smaller Pininfarina badges. It was the back that was enhanced, with an open view to the four-round taillights. Previously, those were hidden behind the rear grille.
Inside, the Italians didn't work too much. They just took a trip to their local tuning shop and brought an aluminum knob for the gear stick and drilled aluminum pedals. To cover their lack of action, Ferrari decided to put the AC on the standard options and change the 512 TR with a 512 M badge on the glove compartment.
Under the hood, the 1994 model featured an improved version of the flat-twelve engine. It offered the same 4.9-liter displacement but gained around 12 horses over its predecessor. Due to titanium connecting rods and a new crankshaft, the engine was lighter than the one fitted inside the 512 TR.